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Applied NutritionCHIX:APNL +2.12%27 Debt-to-Equity is 0.05 as of Jan. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.05. GuruFocus rates CHIX:APNL with a GF Score™ of 27/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,745 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Applied Nutrition ranks better than 87.79% 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 Applied Nutrition's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:APNl'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.05 Max: 0.08
Current: 0.05
During the past 4 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Applied Nutrition was 0.08. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.05.
CHIX:APNl's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 87.79% of 1745
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs CHIX:APNl: 0.05
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Applied Nutrition Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Applied Nutrition Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Applied Nutrition's Debt-to-Equity can be seen below:
* 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Applied Nutrition'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.
Applied Nutrition Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Applied Nutrition's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Applied Nutrition'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.
Applied Nutrition (CHIX:APNL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 as of Jan. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Applied Nutrition and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.05. Over the past decade, Applied Nutrition's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Applied Nutrition ranks #213 out of 1745 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 12.2%.
Is Applied Nutrition's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Applied Nutrition's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 is near median its 10-year median of 0.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.08. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Applied Nutrition's value of 0.05 is 87.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Applied Nutrition ranks #213 out of 1745 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Applied Nutrition has a GF Score™ of 27/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Nutrition's Debt-to-Equity compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Applied Nutrition ranks #213 out of 1745 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Applied Nutrition in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Applied Nutrition's value of 0.05 is 87.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Applied Nutrition's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.05 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Applied Nutrition 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.41, based on 1,745 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. Applied Nutrition's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 is 87.8% 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 Applied Nutrition and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Applied Nutrition's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Nutrition stock overvalued right now?
Applied Nutrition (CHIX:APNL) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.05. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.05 and 87.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.41. Applied Nutrition's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 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 Applied Nutrition (CHIX:APNL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05 as of Jan. 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.
Applied Nutrition PLC is a Sports and Active nutrition brand. It formulates and creates nutrition supplements for professional athletes, fitness enthusiasts, the gym lifestyle community, and people looking to supplement their diet with quality health, well-being, and beauty nutrition. Its products are Protein, Pre-workout, Clothing and Accessories, and others.
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