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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 Reliv' International's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
RELV's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 0.41 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-Equity only.
Reliv' International (OTCPK:RELV) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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.
Reliv' International Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Reliv' International Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Reliv' 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.
RELV vs BFNH, DFODQ, FAMI: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Reliv' 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.
Reliv' International Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Reliv' International's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Reliv' 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.
Reliv' International (RELV) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.14 as of Sep. 2020. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Reliv' International and its competitors.
Is Reliv' International's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Reliv' International's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.14. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Reliv' International's value of 0.14 is 65.9% below this industry median. Overall, Reliv' International has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Reliv' International's Debt-to-Equity compare to BFNH and DFODQ?
Reliv' International's Debt-to-Equity of 0.14 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Reliv' International's value of 0.14 is 65.9% below 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.41, based on 1,744 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. Reliv' International's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.14 is 65.9% below 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 Reliv' International and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Reliv' International's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Reliv' International stock overvalued right now?
Reliv' International (RELV) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.14. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.14 and 65.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.41. Reliv' International'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 Reliv' International (RELV), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.14 as of Sep. 2020. 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.
Reliv' International Inc is a developer, manufacturer, and marketer of a proprietary line of nutritional supplements addressing basic nutrition, specific wellness needs, weight management, and sports nutrition. Its product portfolio comprises Reliv Now with Soy plant-based protein supplements, FibRestore digestive supplements, LunaRich, ReversAge, ProVantage plant-based protein with creatin and amino acids, SoySentials, and other nutritional supplements. It also offers the ReLivFit program, a weight loss program that prioritizes cellular health. The company sells its products through an international network marketing system using independent distributors. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by Australia, Canada, Mexico, and other markets.
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