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WH GroupWHGLY -0.33%82 Debt-to-Equity is 0.37 as of Dec. 2025, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 0.41. GuruFocus rates WHGLY with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.74 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,744 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, WH Group ranks better than 53.56% 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 WH Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
WHGLY'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32 Med: 0.41 Max: 0.52
Current: 0.37
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of WH Group was 0.52. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 0.41.
WHGLY's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 53.56% of 1744
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.415
vs WHGLY: 0.37
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.
WH Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
WH Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WH 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 Packaged Foods subindustry, WH 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.
WH Group Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, WH Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WH 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.
WH Group (WHGLY) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.37 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on WH Group and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 0.41. Over the past decade, WH Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.32 to 0.52. According to the industry distribution chart, WH Group ranks #810 out of 1744 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 46.4%.
Is WH Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
WH Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.37 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 0.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 0.52. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. WH Group's value of 0.37 is 10.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WH Group ranks #810 out of 1744 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, WH Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WH Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, WH Group ranks #810 out of 1744 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts WH Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. WH Group's value of 0.37 is 10.8% below this benchmark. Historically, WH Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.32 to 0.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.41 vs. the industry median of 0.42, WH Group 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 0.42, 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. WH Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.37 is 10.8% 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 WH Group and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WH Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.37, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 0.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WH Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WH Group (WHGLY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.74, compared to a current price of $21.29 — trading 35.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.37, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 0.41 and 10.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.42. WH Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100. 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 WH Group (WHGLY), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.37 as of Dec. 2025. 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 WH Group (WHGLY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WH Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $21.29 is trading 35.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.74.
GuruFocus considers WH Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WHGLY:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.37 (10% below median its 10-year median of 0.41)
GF Value™: $15.74 vs. price of $21.29 (35.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#810 of 1744)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WHGLY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WH Group is a holding company and the world's largest vertically integrated producer of pork and related packaged meat products. Its revenue is mainly derived from activities undertaken by its China and US operations, which are respectively via 70.3%-owned Henan Shuanghui Investment & Development Company and wholly owned Smithfield Foods Inc. In the US, its key packaged meats brands, in which it has a 6% market share, include Nathan's hot dogs, Armour, John Morrell, and Curly's, while in China, products are mainly under the Shuanghui brand, where it also has a 25% market share. We expect the company's operating profit to be split almost equally between the US and China in the future with a small contribution from Europe.
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