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Natural Health TrendsNHTC +0.55%48 Debt-to-Equity is 0.18 as of Jun. 2026, which is 125% above its 10-year median of 0.08. GuruFocus rates NHTC with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.46 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,021 Retail - Cyclical companies, Natural Health Trends ranks better than 78.16% 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 Natural Health Trends's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
NHTC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.08 Max: 0.18
Current: 0.18
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Natural Health Trends was 0.18. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.08.
NHTC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 78.16% of 1021
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.57
vs NHTC: 0.18
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.
Natural Health Trends Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Natural Health Trends Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Natural Health Trends'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.
NHTC vs MOGU, KPEA, UZX: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, Natural Health Trends'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.
Natural Health Trends Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Natural Health Trends's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Natural Health Trends'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.
Natural Health Trends (NHTC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.18 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Natural Health Trends and its competitors. This is 125% above median its historical median of 0.08. Over the past decade, Natural Health Trends' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Natural Health Trends ranks #223 out of 1021 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 21.8%.
Is Natural Health Trends' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Natural Health Trends' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.18 is 125% above median its 10-year median of 0.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.18. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.57. Natural Health Trends' value of 0.18 is 68.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Natural Health Trends ranks #223 out of 1021 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Natural Health Trends has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Natural Health Trends' Debt-to-Equity compare to MOGU and KPEA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Natural Health Trends ranks #223 out of 1021 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Natural Health Trends in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.57. Natural Health Trends' value of 0.18 is 68.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Natural Health Trends' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.08 vs. the industry median of 0.57, Natural Health Trends 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.57, based on 1,021 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. Natural Health Trends's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.18 is 68.4% 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 Natural Health Trends and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Natural Health Trends's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.18, which is 125% above median its own 10-year median of 0.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Natural Health Trends stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natural Health Trends (NHTC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.46, compared to a current price of $1.82 — trading 59.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.18, which is 125% above median its 10-year median of 0.08 and 68.4% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.57. Natural Health Trends' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Natural Health Trends (NHTC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.18 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 Natural Health Trends (NHTC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natural Health Trends stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.82 is trading 59.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.46.
GuruFocus considers Natural Health Trends to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NHTC:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.18 (125% above median its 10-year median of 0.08)
GF Value™: $4.46 vs. price of $1.82 (59.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 68.4% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#223 of 1021)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NHTC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Natural Health Trends Corp is an international direct-selling and e-commerce company. It offers a line of products such as Wellness, Herbal, Beauty, Lifestyle, and Home. Wellness products include targeted nutrition for joint health, antioxidant support, digestive health, heart health, and vision health. Herbal products include anti-aging and hydrating cleansers, creams, lotions, serums, and toners. Lifestyle products improve the overall quality of life and support active, physical, and healthy lifestyles. Home products are designed to create a clean and natural living environment for the home. It generates a majority of its revenue from Hong Kong and the rest from China, Taiwan, Japan, the United States, and other regions.
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