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Petco Health and Wellness CoWOOF +0.36%65 Debt-to-Equity is 2.41 as of Apr. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 2.46. GuruFocus rates WOOF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,024 Retail - Cyclical companies, Petco Health and Wellness Co ranks worse than 88.96% 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 Petco Health and Wellness Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
WOOF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.26 Med: 2.46 Max: 8.24
Current: 2.41
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Petco Health and Wellness Co was 8.24. The lowest was 1.26. And the median was 2.46.
WOOF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 88.96% of 1024
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs WOOF: 2.41
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.
Petco Health and Wellness Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Petco Health and Wellness Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
WOOF vs HZO, BWMX, ARKO: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Petco Health and Wellness 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.
Petco Health and Wellness Co Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Petco Health and Wellness Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Petco Health and Wellness 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.
Petco Health and Wellness Co (WOOF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 2.41 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Petco Health and Wellness Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.46. Over the past decade, Petco Health and Wellness Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.26 to 8.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Petco Health and Wellness Co ranks #911 out of 1024 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 89%.
Is Petco Health and Wellness Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Petco Health and Wellness Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.41 is near median its 10-year median of 2.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.26 to a high of 8.24. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Petco Health and Wellness Co's value of 2.41 is 330.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Petco Health and Wellness Co ranks #911 out of 1024 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Petco Health and Wellness Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petco Health and Wellness Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to HZO and BWMX?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Petco Health and Wellness Co ranks #911 out of 1024 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Petco Health and Wellness Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Petco Health and Wellness Co's value of 2.41 is 330.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Petco Health and Wellness Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.26 to 8.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.46 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Petco Health and Wellness 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.56, based on 1,024 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. Petco Health and Wellness Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.41 is 330.4% 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 Petco Health and Wellness Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Petco Health and Wellness Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 2.41, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Petco Health and Wellness Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petco Health and Wellness Co (WOOF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.00, compared to a current price of $2.79 — trading 7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 2.41, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.46 and 330.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.56. Petco Health and Wellness Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 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 Petco Health and Wellness Co (WOOF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 2.41 as of Apr. 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 Petco Health and Wellness Co (WOOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petco Health and Wellness Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.79 is trading 7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.00.
GuruFocus considers Petco Health and Wellness Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WOOF:
Debt-to-Equity: 2.41 (near median its 10-year median of 2.46)
GF Value™: $3.00 vs. price of $2.79 (7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 330.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#911 of 1024)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WOOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Petco Health and Wellness Co Inc is a pet specialty retailer focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents, and its own partners with pet care centers in approximately 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The Company also offers an expanded range of consumables, supplies, and services through its website and mobile app.
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