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Utz BrandsUTZ 46 Debt-to-Equity is 1.46 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 1.37. GuruFocus rates UTZ with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,744 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Utz Brands ranks worse than 87.61% 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 Utz Brands's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
UTZ'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -26.11 Med: 1.37 Max: 8.61
Current: 1.46
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Utz Brands was 8.61. The lowest was -26.11. And the median was 1.37.
UTZ's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 87.61% of 1744
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs UTZ: 1.46
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.
Utz Brands Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Utz Brands Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Utz Brands'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.
UTZ vs MAMA, OFRM, WEST: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Utz Brands'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.
Utz Brands Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Utz Brands's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Utz Brands'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.
Utz Brands (UTZ) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.46 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Utz Brands and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Utz Brands ranks #1528 out of 1744 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 87.6%.
Is Utz Brands' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Utz Brands' current Debt-to-Equity of 1.46 is near median its 10-year median of 1.37. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Utz Brands' value of 1.46 is 256.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Utz Brands ranks #1528 out of 1744 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Utz Brands has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Utz Brands' Debt-to-Equity compare to MAMA and OFRM?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Utz Brands ranks #1528 out of 1744 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Utz Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Utz Brands' value of 1.46 is 256.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.37 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Utz Brands 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 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. Utz Brands's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.46 is 256.1% 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 Utz Brands 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. Utz Brands's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.46, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Utz Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Utz Brands (UTZ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.88, compared to a current price of $14.06 — trading 1.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.46, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.37 and 256.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.41. Utz Brands' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 9 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 Utz Brands (UTZ), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.46 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 Utz Brands (UTZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Utz Brands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.06 is trading 1.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.88.
GuruFocus considers Utz Brands to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for UTZ:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.46 (near median its 10-year median of 1.37)
GF Value™: $13.88 vs. price of $14.06 (1.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 256.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1528 of 1744)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UTZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Utz Brands Inc is a manufacturer of branded salty snacks based in the United States. It produces various salty snack foods, including potato chips, tortilla chips, pretzels, cheese snacks, party mixes, pork skins, ready-to-eat popcorn, and other snacks, which include salsa and dips. These products are offered through its flagship brands like Utz, On The Border, Zapp's, and Boulder Canyon, along with other brands, including Golden Flake, Miguelito's, Hawaiian, Bachman, Tim's Cascade, Dirty Potato Chips, TGI Fridays, and Vitner's. The company's products are packaged in a variety of different sizes and configurations, ranging from individual packages to shareable bulk containers. It also sells certain third-party branded products through its distribution network.
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