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Compass Diversified HoldingsCODI +3.50%58 Debt-to-Equity is 3.35 as of Jun. 2026, which is 191% above its 10-year median of 1.15. GuruFocus rates CODI with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.61 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 506 Conglomerates companies, Compass Diversified Holdings ranks worse than 93.87% 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 Compass Diversified Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CODI'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35 Med: 1.15 Max: 4.64
Current: 3.35
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Compass Diversified Holdings was 4.64. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 1.15.
CODI's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 93.87% of 506
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 0.54
vs CODI: 3.35
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.
Compass Diversified Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Compass Diversified Holdings 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.
CODI vs MATW, FBYD, FIP: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Compass Diversified Holdings'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.
Compass Diversified Holdings Debt-to-Equity vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Compass Diversified Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compass Diversified Holdings'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.
Compass Diversified Holdings (CODI) has a Debt-to-Equity of 3.35 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Compass Diversified Holdings and its competitors. This is 191% above median its historical median of 1.15. Over the past decade, Compass Diversified Holdings' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.35 to 4.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Compass Diversified Holdings ranks #475 out of 506 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 93.9%.
Is Compass Diversified Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Compass Diversified Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 3.35 is 191% above median its 10-year median of 1.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 4.64. The Conglomerates industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.54. Compass Diversified Holdings' value of 3.35 is 520.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compass Diversified Holdings ranks #475 out of 506 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Compass Diversified Holdings has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compass Diversified Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to MATW and FBYD?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Compass Diversified Holdings ranks #475 out of 506 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Compass Diversified Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.54. Compass Diversified Holdings' value of 3.35 is 520.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Compass Diversified Holdings' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.35 to 4.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.15 vs. the industry median of 0.54, Compass Diversified Holdings 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Conglomerates companies is 0.54, based on 506 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. Compass Diversified Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 3.35 is 520.4% 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 Compass Diversified Holdings and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compass Diversified Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 3.35, which is 191% above median its own 10-year median of 1.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compass Diversified Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compass Diversified Holdings (CODI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.61, compared to a current price of $12.71 — trading 31.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 3.35, which is 191% above median its 10-year median of 1.15 and 520.4% above the Conglomerates industry median of 0.54. Compass Diversified Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 7 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 Compass Diversified Holdings (CODI), the current Debt-to-Equity is 3.35 as of Jun. 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 Compass Diversified Holdings (CODI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compass Diversified Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $12.71 is trading 31.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.61.
GuruFocus considers Compass Diversified Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CODI:
Debt-to-Equity: 3.35 (191% above median its 10-year median of 1.15)
GF Value™: $18.61 vs. price of $12.71 (31.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 520.4% above the Conglomerates median (#475 of 506)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CODI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Compass Diversified Holdings is a diversified business conglomerate based in the United States having two groups: branded consumer business and industrial business. Branded consumer businesses are characterized as those businesses that capitalize on a valuable brand name in their respective market sector. It includes 5.11, Ergobaby, Liberty Safe, and Velocity Outdoor. Industrial businesses are characterized as those businesses that focus on manufacturing and selling particular products and industrial services within a specific market sector. The company has operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia Pacific, and other International areas.
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