Latham GroupSWIM -2.00%73 Debt-to-Equity is 0.86 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 0.83. GuruFocus rates SWIM with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.19 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,603 Construction companies, Latham Group ranks worse than 71.55% 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 Latham Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SWIM'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.7 Med: 0.83 Max: 3.52
Current: 0.86
During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Latham Group was 3.52. The lowest was 0.70. And the median was 0.83.
SWIM's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 71.55% of 1603
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs SWIM: 0.86
Latham Group (NAS:SWIM) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Latham Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Latham 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 Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Latham 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.
Latham Group Debt-to-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Latham Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Latham 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.
Latham Group (SWIM) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.86 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Latham Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.83. Over the past decade, Latham Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.70 to 3.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Latham Group ranks #1147 out of 1603 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 71.6%.
Is Latham Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Latham Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.86 is near median its 10-year median of 0.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.70 to a high of 3.52. The Construction industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Latham Group's value of 0.86 is 109.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Latham Group ranks #1147 out of 1603 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Latham Group has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Latham Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to JBI and NX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Latham Group ranks #1147 out of 1603 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Latham Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Latham Group's value of 0.86 is 109.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Latham Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.70 to 3.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.83 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Latham Group 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Construction companies is 0.41, based on 1,603 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. Latham Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.86 is 109.8% 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 Latham Group and its competitors. For the Construction 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. Latham Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.86, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Latham Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Latham Group (SWIM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.19, compared to a current price of $6.37 — trading 2.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.86, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.83 and 109.8% above the Construction industry median of 0.41. Latham Group's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 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 Latham Group (SWIM), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.86 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 Latham Group (SWIM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Latham Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $6.37 is trading 2.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.19.
GuruFocus considers Latham Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SWIM:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.86 (near median its 10-year median of 0.83)
GF Value™: $6.19 vs. price of $6.37 (2.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 109.8% above the Construction median (#1147 of 1603)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SWIM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Latham Group Inc is a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of in-ground residential swimming pools, liners, and covers in North America, Australia, and New Zealand. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the United States.
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