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Pyxus InternationalPYYX -3.74%50 Debt-to-Equity is 5.52 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 5.91. GuruFocus rates PYYX with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 35 Tobacco Products companies, Pyxus International ranks worse than 100% 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 Pyxus International's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
PYYX'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.6 Med: 5.91 Max: 7.51
Current: 5.52
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Pyxus International was 7.51. The lowest was -19.60. And the median was 5.91.
PYYX's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 100% of 35
companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: 0.37
vs PYYX: 5.52
Pyxus International (OTCPK:PYYX) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Pyxus International Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Pyxus International Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pyxus International'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.
PYYX vs ISPR, HCMC, CHUC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Tobacco subindustry, Pyxus International'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.
Pyxus International Debt-to-Equity vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Pyxus International's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pyxus International'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.
Pyxus International (PYYX) has a Debt-to-Equity of 5.52 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Pyxus International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Pyxus International ranks #35 out of 35 companies in the Tobacco Products industry.
Is Pyxus International's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Pyxus International's current Debt-to-Equity of 5.52 is near median its 10-year median of 5.91. The Tobacco Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.37. Pyxus International's value of 5.52 is 1391.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pyxus International ranks #35 out of 35 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pyxus International has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pyxus International's Debt-to-Equity compare to ISPR and HCMC?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Pyxus International ranks #35 out of 35 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Pyxus International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.37. Pyxus International's value of 5.52 is 1391.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.91 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Pyxus International 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Tobacco Products companies is 0.37, based on 35 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. Pyxus International's current Debt-to-Equity of 5.52 is 1391.9% 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 Pyxus International and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pyxus International's current Debt-to-Equity is 5.52, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pyxus International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pyxus International (PYYX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.16, compared to a current price of $3.35 — trading 6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 5.52, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.91 and 1391.9% above the Tobacco Products industry median of 0.37. Pyxus International's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Pyxus International (PYYX), the current Debt-to-Equity is 5.52 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 Pyxus International (PYYX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pyxus International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.35 is trading 6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.16.
GuruFocus considers Pyxus International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PYYX:
Debt-to-Equity: 5.52 (near median its 10-year median of 5.91)
GF Value™: $3.16 vs. price of $3.35 (6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1391.9% above the Tobacco Products median (#35 of 35)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PYYX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pyxus International Inc is a agricultural company. The Company is a trusted provider of responsibly sourced, independently verified, sustainable, and traceable products and ingredients, principally leaf tobacco. Its leaf tobacco operations deal mainly in flue-cured, burley, and oriental tobaccos that are used in international cigarette brands. It purchase tobacco on five continents and ship to customers globally. It mainly purchase tobacco from suppliers and assume the risk of matching the quantities and grades required by its customers to the crop it is contractually obligated to purchase. It has single segment. It has presence in China, Indonesia, United States, Belgium, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Poland, Russia, Egypt, and Others.
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