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Ralph LaurenRL -1.97%86 Debt-to-Equity is 1.06 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 1.08. GuruFocus rates RL with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $265.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 931 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Ralph Lauren ranks worse than 77.34% 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 Ralph Lauren's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
RL'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25 Med: 1.08 Max: 1.39
Current: 1.06
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Ralph Lauren was 1.39. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 1.08.
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.
Ralph Lauren Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Ralph Lauren Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ralph Lauren'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 Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Ralph Lauren'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.
Ralph Lauren Debt-to-Equity vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ralph Lauren's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ralph Lauren'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.
Ralph Lauren (RL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.06 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Ralph Lauren and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.08. Over the past decade, Ralph Lauren's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.25 to 1.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Ralph Lauren ranks #720 out of 931 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 77.3%.
Is Ralph Lauren's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Ralph Lauren's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.06 is near median its 10-year median of 1.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 1.39. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. Ralph Lauren's value of 1.06 is 146.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ralph Lauren ranks #720 out of 931 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ralph Lauren has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ralph Lauren's Debt-to-Equity compare to LEVI and VFC?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Ralph Lauren ranks #720 out of 931 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Ralph Lauren in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. Ralph Lauren's value of 1.06 is 146.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Ralph Lauren's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.25 to 1.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.08 vs. the industry median of 0.43, Ralph Lauren 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.43, 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. Ralph Lauren's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.06 is 146.5% 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 Ralph Lauren and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ralph Lauren's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.06, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ralph Lauren stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ralph Lauren (RL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $265.15, compared to a current price of $380.45 — trading 43.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.06, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.08 and 146.5% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.43. Ralph Lauren's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 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 Ralph Lauren (RL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.06 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 Ralph Lauren (RL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ralph Lauren stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $380.45 is trading 43.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $265.15.
GuruFocus considers Ralph Lauren to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RL:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.06 (near median its 10-year median of 1.08)
GF Value™: $265.15 vs. price of $380.45 (43.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 146.5% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#720 of 931)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded by designer Ralph Lauren (current executive chairman and chief creative officer) in 1967 in New York City, Ralph Lauren Corp. designs, markets, and distributes lifestyle merchandise in North America (41% of fiscal 2026 sales), Europe (31%), and Asia (26%). Best known for its iconic polo shirts, its products also include other types of apparel, footwear, eyewear, jewelry, handbags, home goods, and fragrances. The company's brands include Ralph Lauren Collection, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Lauren Ralph Lauren. Distribution channels for Ralph Lauren include wholesale (department stores and specialty stores), retail (company-owned retail stores and e-commerce), and licensing.
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