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CNH Industrial NVCNH +4.40%65 Debt-to-Equity is 3.37 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 4.04. GuruFocus rates CNH with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 185 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, CNH Industrial NV ranks worse than 97.3% 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 CNH Industrial NV's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CNH'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.11 Med: 4.04 Max: 6.13
Current: 3.37
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of CNH Industrial NV was 6.13. The lowest was 3.11. And the median was 4.04.
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CNH Industrial NV Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
CNH Industrial NV Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CNH Industrial NV'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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, CNH Industrial NV'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.
CNH Industrial NV Debt-to-Equity vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, CNH Industrial NV's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CNH Industrial NV'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.
CNH Industrial NV (CNH) has a Debt-to-Equity of 3.37 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on CNH Industrial NV and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 4.04. Over the past decade, CNH Industrial NV's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 3.11 to 6.13. According to the industry distribution chart, CNH Industrial NV ranks #180 out of 185 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 97.3%.
Is CNH Industrial NV's Debt-to-Equity too high?
CNH Industrial NV's current Debt-to-Equity of 3.37 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 4.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.11 to a high of 6.13. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. CNH Industrial NV's value of 3.37 is 836.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CNH Industrial NV ranks #180 out of 185 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CNH Industrial NV has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CNH Industrial NV's Debt-to-Equity compare to OSK and AGCO?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, CNH Industrial NV ranks #180 out of 185 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places CNH Industrial NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. CNH Industrial NV's value of 3.37 is 836.1% above this benchmark. Historically, CNH Industrial NV's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 3.11 to 6.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.04 vs. the industry median of 0.36, CNH Industrial NV has consistently been above 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 0.36, based on 185 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. CNH Industrial NV's current Debt-to-Equity of 3.37 is 836.1% above 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 CNH Industrial NV and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CNH Industrial NV's current Debt-to-Equity is 3.37, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 4.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CNH Industrial NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CNH Industrial NV (CNH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.90, compared to a current price of $10.81 — trading 9.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 3.37, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 4.04 and 836.1% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 0.36. CNH Industrial NV's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 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 CNH Industrial NV (CNH), the current Debt-to-Equity is 3.37 as of Mar. 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 CNH Industrial NV (CNH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CNH Industrial NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.81 is trading 9.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.90.
GuruFocus considers CNH Industrial NV to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CNH:
Debt-to-Equity: 3.37 (17% below median its 10-year median of 4.04)
GF Value™: $9.90 vs. price of $10.81 (9.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 836.1% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#180 of 185)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CNH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CNH Industrial is the world's second largest manufacturer of agricultural machinery (82% of industrial net sales) as well as a major player in construction equipment (18% of industrial net sales). Its Case and New Holland brands have served farmers for generations. Geographically, agricultural sales are 40% in North America, 32% in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, 18% in South America, and 10% in Asia-Pacific. CNH's products are available through a robust independent dealer network, which includes over 2,600 dealer and distribution locations and reach into 164 countries. The construction business leverages over 400 dealers. The company's captive finance arm provides retail financing to its customers and wholesale financing to dealers to maintain inventory, thereby supporting sales.
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