American Outdoor BrandsAOUT -1.08%53 Debt-to-Equity is 0.20 as of Apr. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 0.19. GuruFocus rates AOUT with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 722 Travel & Leisure companies, American Outdoor Brands ranks better than 68.84% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for American Outdoor Brands's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
AOUT'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.19 Max: 0.24
Current: 0.2
During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of American Outdoor Brands was 0.24. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.19.
AOUT's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 68.84% of 722
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 0.42
vs AOUT: 0.20
American Outdoor Brands (NAS:AOUT) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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American Outdoor Brands Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
American Outdoor Brands Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
AOUT vs PLBY, CLAR, PUSA: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Leisure subindustry, American Outdoor Brands's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
American Outdoor Brands Debt-to-Equity vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, American Outdoor Brands's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Outdoor Brands's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on American Outdoor Brands and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.19. Over the past decade, American Outdoor Brands' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.24. According to the industry distribution chart, American Outdoor Brands ranks #225 out of 722 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 31.2%.
Is American Outdoor Brands' Debt-to-Equity too high?
American Outdoor Brands' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 is near median its 10-year median of 0.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.24. The Travel & Leisure industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. American Outdoor Brands' value of 0.20 is 52.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Outdoor Brands ranks #225 out of 722 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, American Outdoor Brands has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Outdoor Brands' Debt-to-Equity compare to PLBY and CLAR?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, American Outdoor Brands ranks #225 out of 722 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts American Outdoor Brands in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. American Outdoor Brands' value of 0.20 is 52.4% below this benchmark. Historically, American Outdoor Brands' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.19 vs. the industry median of 0.42, American Outdoor Brands has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Travel & Leisure companies is 0.42, based on 722 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Outdoor Brands's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 is 52.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on American Outdoor Brands and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Outdoor Brands's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Outdoor Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.07, compared to a current price of $14.19 — trading 56.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.19 and 52.4% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 0.42. American Outdoor Brands' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Outdoor Brands (AOUT), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Outdoor Brands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.19 is trading 56.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.07.
GuruFocus considers American Outdoor Brands to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AOUT:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.20 (near median its 10-year median of 0.19)
GF Value™: $9.07 vs. price of $14.19 (56.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.4% below the Travel & Leisure median (#225 of 722)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AOUT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Outdoor Brands Inc is engaged in the business of providing outdoor products and accessories for hunting, fishing, camping, shooting, and personal security and defense products. The company designs and produces products and accessories, including shooting supplies, rest, vaults, and other related accessories; premium sportsman knives and tools for fishing and hunting; land management tools for hunting preparedness; harvesting products for post-hunt or post-fishing activities; electro-optical devices, including hunting optics, firearm aiming devices, flashlights, and laser grips; reloading, gunsmithing, and firearm cleaning supplies; and survival, camping, and emergency preparedness products.
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