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WD-40 CoWDFC +0.05%97 Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 as of May. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 0.63. GuruFocus rates WDFC with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $269.01 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,421 Chemicals companies, WD-40 Co ranks worse than 54.61% 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 WD-40 Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
WDFC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36 Med: 0.63 Max: 1.2
Current: 0.41
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of WD-40 Co was 1.20. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 0.63.
WDFC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 54.61% of 1421
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs WDFC: 0.41
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.
WD-40 Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
WD-40 Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WD-40 Co'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.
WDFC vs HWKN, FUL, AVNT: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, WD-40 Co'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.
WD-40 Co Debt-to-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, WD-40 Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WD-40 Co'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.
WD-40 Co (WDFC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.41 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on WD-40 Co and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 0.63. Over the past decade, WD-40 Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.36 to 1.20. According to the industry distribution chart, WD-40 Co ranks #776 out of 1421 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 54.6%.
Is WD-40 Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
WD-40 Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.41 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 1.20. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. WD-40 Co's value of 0.41 is 13.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WD-40 Co ranks #776 out of 1421 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, WD-40 Co has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WD-40 Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to HWKN and FUL?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, WD-40 Co ranks #776 out of 1421 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places WD-40 Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. WD-40 Co's value of 0.41 is 13.9% above this benchmark. Historically, WD-40 Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.36 to 1.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.63 vs. the industry median of 0.36, WD-40 Co 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 Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Chemicals companies is 0.36, based on 1,421 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. WD-40 Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.41 is 13.9% 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 WD-40 Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WD-40 Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.41, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 0.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WD-40 Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WD-40 Co (WDFC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $269.01, compared to a current price of $249.24 — trading 7.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.41, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.63 and 13.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. WD-40 Co's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 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 WD-40 Co (WDFC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 as of May. 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 WD-40 Co (WDFC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WD-40 Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $249.24 is trading 7.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $269.01.
GuruFocus considers WD-40 Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WDFC:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.41 (35% below median its 10-year median of 0.63)
GF Value™: $269.01 vs. price of $249.24 (7.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.9% above the Chemicals median (#776 of 1421)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WDFC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WD-40 Co is a global marketing organization focused on developing and selling products that solve maintenance and cleaning problems internationally. It offers two product groups: maintenance products, including the flagship WD-40 Multi-Use Product, which serves as a lubricant, rust preventative, penetrant, and moisture displacer, marketed globally; and homecare and cleaning products, mainly sold in North America, the UK, and Australia. The company distributes its products through hardware stores, automotive parts outlets, industrial suppliers, mass retailers, online platforms, and specialty retailers across the Americas, EIMEA, and Asia-Pacific, with the majority of revenue generated in the Americas.
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