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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 Phoenix Footwear Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
PXFG's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked *
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Industry Median: 0.42 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-Equity only.
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.
Phoenix Footwear Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Phoenix Footwear Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Phoenix Footwear Group'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 Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Phoenix Footwear Group'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.
Phoenix Footwear Group Debt-to-Equity vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Phoenix Footwear Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Phoenix Footwear Group'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.
Phoenix Footwear Group (PXFG) has a Debt-to-Equity of 4.63 as of Dec. 2023. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Phoenix Footwear Group and its competitors.
Is Phoenix Footwear Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Phoenix Footwear Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 4.63. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Phoenix Footwear Group's value of 4.63 is 1002.4% above this industry median. Overall, Phoenix Footwear Group has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Phoenix Footwear Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to GIII and JL?
Phoenix Footwear Group's Debt-to-Equity of 4.63 can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Phoenix Footwear Group's value of 4.63 is 1002.4% above this benchmark. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.42, based on 931 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. Phoenix Footwear Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 4.63 is 1002.4% 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 Phoenix Footwear Group and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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. Phoenix Footwear Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 4.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Phoenix Footwear Group stock overvalued right now?
Phoenix Footwear Group (PXFG) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 4.63. The current Debt-to-Equity is 4.63 and 1002.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.42. Phoenix Footwear Group's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Phoenix Footwear Group (PXFG), the current Debt-to-Equity is 4.63 as of Dec. 2023. 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.
Phoenix Footwear Group Inc operates in the footwear industry. It is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of footwear in a range of sizes and widths under the brand's Trotters, SoftWalk, Pendleton, Los Cabos, and Bueno. The company's distribution channels include specialty and independent retail stores, mail order catalogs, uniforms, and internet retailers. It also operates it's own direct-to-consumer internet retail business for all its brands.
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