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Tradewinds UniversalTRWD -13.25% Debt-to-Equity is 0.35 as of Jun. 2026, which is 52% above its 10-year median of 0.23. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,764 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Tradewinds Universal ranks better than 54.71% 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 Tradewinds Universal's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TRWD'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11 Med: 0.23 Max: 0.35
Current: 0.35
During the past 2 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Tradewinds Universal was 0.35. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.23.
TRWD's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 54.71% of 1764
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs TRWD: 0.35
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.
Tradewinds Universal Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Tradewinds Universal Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tradewinds Universal'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.
TRWD vs MEHA, ORISF, BSFC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Tradewinds Universal'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.
Tradewinds Universal Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Tradewinds Universal's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tradewinds Universal'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.
Tradewinds Universal (TRWD) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.35 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Tradewinds Universal and its competitors. This is 52% above median its historical median of 0.23. Over the past decade, Tradewinds Universal's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.11 to 0.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Tradewinds Universal ranks #799 out of 1764 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 45.3%.
Is Tradewinds Universal's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Tradewinds Universal's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.35 is 52% above median its 10-year median of 0.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 0.35. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Tradewinds Universal's value of 0.35 is 14.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tradewinds Universal ranks #799 out of 1764 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does Tradewinds Universal's Debt-to-Equity compare to MEHA and ORISF?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Tradewinds Universal ranks #799 out of 1764 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Tradewinds Universal in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Tradewinds Universal's value of 0.35 is 14.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Tradewinds Universal's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.11 to 0.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.23 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Tradewinds Universal has consistently been below 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.41, based on 1,764 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. Tradewinds Universal's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.35 is 14.6% 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 Tradewinds Universal 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. Tradewinds Universal's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.35, which is 52% above median its own 10-year median of 0.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tradewinds Universal stock overvalued right now?
Tradewinds Universal (TRWD) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.35. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.35, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 0.23 and 14.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.41. 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 Tradewinds Universal (TRWD), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.35 as of Jun. 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.
Tradewinds Universal is a holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company is focused on the formulation, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of UP Proteins nutrition products, including protein bars, powder, drinks, cookies, and other health-related products. It has also acquired a formula for developing, manufacturing, and distributing dog treats to alleviate pain. The company's main revenue streams are from the sale of distribution territories for its protein bars, affiliate commissions, and licensing agreements for its dog formula.
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