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Prestige Consumer HealthcarePBH -2.24%69 Debt-to-Equity is 1.08 as of Jun. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 1.12. GuruFocus rates PBH with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $70.51 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 810 Drug Manufacturers companies, Prestige Consumer Healthcare ranks worse than 86.91% 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 Prestige Consumer Healthcare's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
PBH'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.55 Med: 1.12 Max: 2.67
Current: 1.08
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Prestige Consumer Healthcare was 2.67. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 1.12.
PBH's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 86.91% of 810
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs PBH: 1.08
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.
Prestige Consumer Healthcare Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Prestige Consumer Healthcare 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.
PBH vs BCRX, AMLX, SUPN: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Prestige Consumer Healthcare'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.
Prestige Consumer Healthcare Debt-to-Equity vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Prestige Consumer Healthcare's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Prestige Consumer Healthcare'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.
Prestige Consumer Healthcare (PBH) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.08 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Prestige Consumer Healthcare and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.12. Over the past decade, Prestige Consumer Healthcare's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.55 to 2.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Prestige Consumer Healthcare ranks #704 out of 810 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 86.9%.
Is Prestige Consumer Healthcare's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Prestige Consumer Healthcare's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.08 is near median its 10-year median of 1.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 2.67. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Prestige Consumer Healthcare's value of 1.08 is 285.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Prestige Consumer Healthcare ranks #704 out of 810 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Prestige Consumer Healthcare has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Prestige Consumer Healthcare's Debt-to-Equity compare to BCRX and AMLX?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Prestige Consumer Healthcare ranks #704 out of 810 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Prestige Consumer Healthcare in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Prestige Consumer Healthcare's value of 1.08 is 285.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Prestige Consumer Healthcare's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.55 to 2.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.12 vs. the industry median of 0.28, Prestige Consumer Healthcare 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Drug Manufacturers companies is 0.28, based on 810 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. Prestige Consumer Healthcare's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.08 is 285.7% 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 Prestige Consumer Healthcare and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Prestige Consumer Healthcare's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.08, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Prestige Consumer Healthcare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prestige Consumer Healthcare (PBH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $70.51, compared to a current price of $50.52 — trading 28.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.08, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.12 and 285.7% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 0.28. Prestige Consumer Healthcare's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 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 Prestige Consumer Healthcare (PBH), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.08 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 Prestige Consumer Healthcare (PBH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prestige Consumer Healthcare stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $50.52 is trading 28.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $70.51.
GuruFocus considers Prestige Consumer Healthcare to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PBH:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.08 (near median its 10-year median of 1.12)
GF Value™: $70.51 vs. price of $50.52 (28.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 285.7% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#704 of 810)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PBH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Prestige Consumer Healthcare is one of the largest pure-play over-the-counter healthcare providers. It has a diverse portfolio composed of leading brands in niche consumer health categories. Prestige's key brands include Clear Eyes (redness relief), Dramamine (motion sickness relief), Monistat (vaginal anti-fungal), and Summer's Eve (feminine hygiene), and many of its brands enjoy category leadership and recommendations from medical professionals. The firm mainly plays in North America where it generates roughly 85% of its total revenue, and the remaining sales come from Australia, New Zealand, and certain Asian markets.
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