RYPPF (RYU Apparel) Debt-to-Equity: -0.62 (As of Sep. 2022)

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What is RYU Apparel Debt-to-Equity?

RYU Apparel RYPPF -99.93% Debt-to-Equity is -0.62 as of Sep. 2022.

RYU Apparel's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2022 was $1.38 Mil. RYU Apparel's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2022 was $2.24 Mil. RYU Apparel's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2022 was $-5.81 Mil. RYU Apparel's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2022 was -0.62.

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 RYU Apparel's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

RYPPF's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked *
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Industry Median: 0.43
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-Equity only.

RYU Apparel  (OTCPK:RYPPF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.

Be Aware

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.

RYU Apparel Debt-to-Equity Related Terms

RYU Apparel Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RYU Apparel'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.

RYU Apparel Debt-to-Equity Chart

RYU Apparel Annual Data
Trend Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.01 0.01 -0.88 -1.00 -0.82

RYU Apparel Quarterly Data
Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22
Debt-to-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.62 -0.82 -0.71 -0.68 -0.62

RYPPF vs VFC, LEVI, RL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, RYU Apparel'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.

RYU Apparel Debt-to-Equity vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, RYU Apparel's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where RYU Apparel's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


RYU Apparel Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

RYU Apparel's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2021 is calculated as

Debt to Equity=Total Debt / Total Stockholders Equity
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Stockholders Equity
=(1.317 + 4.779) / -7.444
=-0.82

RYU Apparel's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2022 is calculated as

Debt to Equity=Total Debt / Total Stockholders Equity
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Stockholders Equity
=(1.379 + 2.239) / -5.813
=-0.62

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Equity →
What does a Debt-to-Equity of -0.62 mean?
RYU Apparel (RYPPF) has a Debt-to-Equity of -0.62 as of Sep. 2022. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on RYU Apparel and its competitors.
Is RYU Apparel's Debt-to-Equity too high?
RYU Apparel's current Debt-to-Equity is -0.62.
How does RYU Apparel's Debt-to-Equity compare to VFC and LEVI?
RYU Apparel's Debt-to-Equity of -0.62 can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. 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 933 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. 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 RYU Apparel 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. RYU Apparel's current Debt-to-Equity is -0.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RYU Apparel stock overvalued right now?
RYU Apparel (RYPPF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of -0.62. The current Debt-to-Equity is -0.62. 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 RYU Apparel (RYPPF), the current Debt-to-Equity is -0.62 as of Sep. 2022. 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.

RYU Apparel Business Description

Address 55 Town Centre Court, Scarborough, Toronto, ON, CAN, M1P 4X4
RYU Apparel Inc is a Canada-based urban athletic apparel company. It is engaged in the business activity of development, marketing, and distribution of apparel, bags, and accessories. The company's products are engineered for the fitness, training, and performance of the multi-discipline athlete. Its products include Tees, Tops Hoodies, Jackets, Tanks, Henleys, and other products. The entity mainly operates in the geographic segments of Canada and the United States, of which it derives a majority of its revenue from Canada.