Deckers OutdoorDECK +1.66%99 Debt-to-Equity is 0.15 as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 0.13. GuruFocus rates DECK with a GF Score™ of 99/100 and a GF Value™ of $151.50 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 929 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Deckers Outdoor ranks better than 74.17% 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 Deckers Outdoor's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
DECK'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.13 Max: 0.26
Current: 0.15
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Deckers Outdoor was 0.26. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.13.
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Deckers Outdoor Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Deckers Outdoor Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Deckers Outdoor'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.
DECK vs ONON, BIRK, CROX: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Deckers Outdoor'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.
Deckers Outdoor Debt-to-Equity vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Deckers Outdoor's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Deckers Outdoor'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.
Deckers Outdoor (DECK) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Deckers Outdoor and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 0.13. Over the past decade, Deckers Outdoor's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 0.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Deckers Outdoor ranks #240 out of 929 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 25.8%.
Is Deckers Outdoor's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Deckers Outdoor's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 0.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.26. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Deckers Outdoor's value of 0.15 is 64.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deckers Outdoor ranks #240 out of 929 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Deckers Outdoor has a GF Score™ of 99/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deckers Outdoor's Debt-to-Equity compare to ONON and BIRK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Deckers Outdoor ranks #240 out of 929 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Deckers Outdoor in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Deckers Outdoor's value of 0.15 is 64.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Deckers Outdoor's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 0.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.13 vs. the industry median of 0.42, Deckers Outdoor 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.42, based on 929 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. Deckers Outdoor's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 is 64.3% 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 Deckers Outdoor and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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. Deckers Outdoor's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 0.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deckers Outdoor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deckers Outdoor (DECK) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $151.50, compared to a current price of $105.99 — trading 30% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 0.13 and 64.3% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.42. Deckers Outdoor's overall GF Score™ is 99/100. 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 Deckers Outdoor (DECK), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15 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 Deckers Outdoor (DECK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deckers Outdoor stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $105.99 is trading 30% below its estimated GF Value™ of $151.50.
GuruFocus considers Deckers Outdoor to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DECK:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.15 (15% above median its 10-year median of 0.13)
GF Value™: $151.50 vs. price of $105.99 (30% below fair value)
Industry Position: 64.3% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#240 of 929)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DECK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1973, California-based Deckers designs and sells casual and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. In fiscal 2026, Ugg and Hoka accounted for 50% and 47% of total sales, respectively. The firm also markets a niche sandal brand Teva. Deckers produces most of its sales through wholesale partnerships but also operates e-commerce in more than 50 countries and has more than 200 company-operated stores, about half of which are outlets. The firm generated 58% of its fiscal 2026 sales in the United States.
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