Primo BrandsPRMB +1.04%13 Debt-to-Equity is 1.93 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 1.78. GuruFocus rates PRMB with a GF Score™ of 13/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 106 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Primo Brands ranks worse than 92.45% 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 Primo Brands's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
PRMB'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.86 Med: 1.78 Max: 1501.7
Current: 1.93
During the past 4 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Primo Brands was 1501.70. The lowest was -17.86. And the median was 1.78.
PRMB's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 92.45% of 106
companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 0.26
vs PRMB: 1.93
Primo Brands (NYSE:PRMB) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Primo Brands Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Primo Brands Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Primo Brands'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.
PRMB vs CELH, COKE, COCO: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Primo Brands'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.
Primo Brands Debt-to-Equity vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Primo Brands's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Primo Brands'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.
Primo Brands (PRMB) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.93 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Primo Brands and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Primo Brands ranks #98 out of 106 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 92.5%.
Is Primo Brands' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Primo Brands' current Debt-to-Equity of 1.93 is near median its 10-year median of 1.78. The Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Primo Brands' value of 1.93 is 642.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Primo Brands ranks #98 out of 106 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Primo Brands has a GF Score™ of 13/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Primo Brands' Debt-to-Equity compare to CELH and COKE?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Primo Brands ranks #98 out of 106 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Primo Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Primo Brands' value of 1.93 is 642.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.78 vs. the industry median of 0.26, Primo Brands 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 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 0.26, based on 106 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. Primo Brands's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.93 is 642.3% 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 Primo Brands and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Primo Brands's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.93, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Primo Brands stock overvalued right now?
Primo Brands (PRMB) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 1.93. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.93, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.78 and 642.3% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median of 0.26. Primo Brands' overall GF Score™ is 13/100 with 5 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 Primo Brands (PRMB), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.93 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.
Primo Brands Corp is a North American branded beverage company focused on healthy hydration. It delivers sustainably and domestically sourced diversified offerings across products, formats, channels, price points, and consumer occasions, distributed in every state and Canada. Primo Brands is in reusable packaging, helping to reduce waste through its reusable, multi-serve bottles and brand packaging portfolio, which includes recycled plastic, aluminum, and glass.
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