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Perrigo CoPRGO -0.51%44 Debt-to-Equity is 1.45 as of Mar. 2026, which is 107% above its 10-year median of 0.70. GuruFocus rates PRGO with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.93 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 812 Drug Manufacturers companies, Perrigo Co ranks worse than 92.24% 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 Perrigo Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
PRGO'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.54 Med: 0.7 Max: 1.45
Current: 1.45
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Perrigo Co was 1.45. The lowest was 0.54. And the median was 0.70.
PRGO's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 92.24% of 812
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 0.27
vs PRGO: 1.45
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.
Perrigo Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Perrigo Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Perrigo Co'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.
PRGO vs XERS, PAHC, ALVO: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Perrigo Co'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.
Perrigo Co Debt-to-Equity vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Perrigo Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Perrigo Co'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.
Perrigo Co (PRGO) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.45 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Perrigo Co and its competitors. This is 107% above median its historical median of 0.70. Over the past decade, Perrigo Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.54 to 1.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Perrigo Co ranks #749 out of 812 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 92.2%.
Is Perrigo Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Perrigo Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.45 is 107% above median its 10-year median of 0.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.54 to a high of 1.45. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Perrigo Co's value of 1.45 is 437% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Perrigo Co ranks #749 out of 812 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Perrigo Co has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perrigo Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to XERS and PAHC?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Perrigo Co ranks #749 out of 812 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Perrigo Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Perrigo Co's value of 1.45 is 437% above this benchmark. Historically, Perrigo Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.54 to 1.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.70 vs. the industry median of 0.27, Perrigo Co 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 0.27, based on 812 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. Perrigo Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.45 is 437% 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 Perrigo Co and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Perrigo Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.45, which is 107% above median its own 10-year median of 0.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Perrigo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perrigo Co (PRGO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.93, compared to a current price of $10.67 — trading 57.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.45, which is 107% above median its 10-year median of 0.70 and 437% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 0.27. Perrigo Co's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Perrigo Co (PRGO), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.45 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 Perrigo Co (PRGO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perrigo Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.67 is trading 57.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $24.93.
GuruFocus considers Perrigo Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for PRGO:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.45 (107% above median its 10-year median of 0.70)
GF Value™: $24.93 vs. price of $10.67 (57.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 437% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#749 of 812)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PRGO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Perrigo is one of the largest consumer health companies in the world. Since 2018, Perrigo has divested its animal health and generic pharmaceuticals businesses to solely focus on consumer self-care. In North America (two-thirds of total sales), the firm's product mix is anchored in private-label consumer health goods, which are sold to major retailers like Walmart, Amazon, Costco, and CVS. Perrigo also plays in Europe, Australia, and parts of Asia where it primarily generates revenue through its national brands, including Compeed, Solpadeine, Coldrex, and ellaOne.
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