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Essity ABMIL:1ESSI 57 Debt-to-Equity is 0.00 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MIL:1ESSI with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €23.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,745 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Essity AB ranks worse than 50.14% 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 Essity AB's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:1ESSI'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43 Med: 0.95 Max: 1.27
Current: 0.4
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Essity AB was 1.27. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 0.95.
MIL:1ESSI's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 50.14% of 1745
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs MIL:1ESSI: 0.40
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.
Essity AB Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Essity AB Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Essity AB'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.
MIL:1ESSI vs PG, CL, KVUE: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Essity AB'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.
Essity AB Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Essity AB's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Essity AB'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.
Essity AB (MIL:1ESSI) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.00 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Essity AB and its competitors. Over the past decade, Essity AB's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.43 to 1.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Essity AB ranks #875 out of 1745 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 50.1%.
Is Essity AB's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Essity AB's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 1.27. Based on the distribution chart, Essity AB ranks #875 out of 1745 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Essity AB has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Essity AB's Debt-to-Equity compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Essity AB ranks #875 out of 1745 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Essity AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Historically, Essity AB's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.43 to 1.27 over the past decade. 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. 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 Essity AB 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. Essity AB's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Essity AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essity AB (MIL:1ESSI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €23.21, compared to a current price of €24.51 — trading 5.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. Essity AB's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 3 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 Essity AB (MIL:1ESSI), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00 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 Essity AB (MIL:1ESSI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essity AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €24.51 is trading 5.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €23.21.
GuruFocus considers Essity AB to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1ESSI:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.00
GF Value™: €23.21 vs. price of €24.51 (5.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1ESSI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Essity is a health and hygiene company spun out of Svenska Cellulosa in June 2017. Essity's products span the feminine care, baby care, toilet paper, facial tissue, and wet wipes categories, as well as hand soap, hand sanitizers, and tissue dispensers for institutional customers. Essity also offers medical solutions in the form of wound care, orthopedics, and compression therapy, accounting for around 8% of net sales. Essity operates in 150 markets and generates 61% of its revenue in Europe.
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