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Nu Skin EnterprisesNUS -1.03%59 Debt-to-Equity is 0.49 as of Jun. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 0.58. GuruFocus rates NUS with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.46 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,746 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nu Skin Enterprises ranks worse than 54.35% 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 Nu Skin Enterprises's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
NUS'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35 Med: 0.58 Max: 0.77
Current: 0.49
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Nu Skin Enterprises was 0.77. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 0.58.
NUS's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 54.35% of 1746
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.42
vs NUS: 0.49
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.
Nu Skin Enterprises Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Nu Skin Enterprises Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nu Skin Enterprises'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 Household & Personal Products subindustry, Nu Skin Enterprises'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.
Nu Skin Enterprises Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nu Skin Enterprises's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nu Skin Enterprises'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.
Nu Skin Enterprises (NUS) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.49 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Nu Skin Enterprises and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 0.58. Over the past decade, Nu Skin Enterprises' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.35 to 0.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Nu Skin Enterprises ranks #949 out of 1746 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 54.4%.
Is Nu Skin Enterprises' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Nu Skin Enterprises' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.49 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 0.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 0.77. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Nu Skin Enterprises' value of 0.49 is 16.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nu Skin Enterprises ranks #949 out of 1746 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nu Skin Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nu Skin Enterprises' Debt-to-Equity compare to WALD and ACU?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nu Skin Enterprises ranks #949 out of 1746 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Nu Skin Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Nu Skin Enterprises' value of 0.49 is 16.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Nu Skin Enterprises' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.35 to 0.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.58 vs. the industry median of 0.42, Nu Skin Enterprises 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.42, based on 1,746 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. Nu Skin Enterprises's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.49 is 16.7% 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 Nu Skin Enterprises and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. Nu Skin Enterprises's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.49, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 0.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nu Skin Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nu Skin Enterprises (NUS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.46, compared to a current price of $4.80 — trading 35.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.49, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 0.58 and 16.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.42. Nu Skin Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 4 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 Nu Skin Enterprises (NUS), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.49 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 Nu Skin Enterprises (NUS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nu Skin Enterprises stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.80 is trading 35.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.46.
GuruFocus considers Nu Skin Enterprises to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NUS:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.49 (16% below median its 10-year median of 0.58)
GF Value™: $7.46 vs. price of $4.80 (35.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#949 of 1746)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NUS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nu Skin Enterprises Inc develops and distributes a comprehensive line of beauty and wellness solutions in various countries. The company operates in two primary product categories: beauty and wellness products. Additionally, the company also operates through its subsidiary, Rhyz. It reports revenue from nine segments, consisting of its seven geographic Nu Skin segments: Americas, Southeast Asia/Pacific, Mainland China, Japan, Europe & Africa, South Korea, and Hong Kong/Taiwan and two Rhyz segments: manufacturing, which includes manufacturing and packaging subsidiaries it has acquired; and Rhyz Other, which includes other investments by its Rhyz strategic investment arm. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Wellness product category from the Americas segment.
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