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WW InternationalWW +13.24%14 Debt-to-Equity is 1.76 as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 1.46. GuruFocus rates WW with a GF Score™ of 14/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 556 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, WW International ranks worse than 86.51% 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 WW International's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
WW'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.33 Med: 1.46 Max: 1.76
Current: 1.76
During the past 3 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of WW International was 1.76. The lowest was -1.33. And the median was 1.46.
WW's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 86.51% of 556
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 0.405
vs WW: 1.76
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.
WW International Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
WW International Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WW International'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 Medical Care Facilities subindustry, WW International'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.
WW International Debt-to-Equity vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, WW International's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WW International'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.
WW International (WW) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.76 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on WW International and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 1.46. According to the industry distribution chart, WW International ranks #481 out of 556 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 86.5%.
Is WW International's Debt-to-Equity too high?
WW International's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.76 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 1.46. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. WW International's value of 1.76 is 334.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WW International ranks #481 out of 556 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, WW International has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WW International's Debt-to-Equity compare to JYNT and PARK?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, WW International ranks #481 out of 556 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places WW International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. WW International's value of 1.76 is 334.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.46 vs. the industry median of 0.41, WW International 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 0.41, based on 556 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. WW International's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.76 is 334.6% 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 WW International and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services 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. WW International's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.76, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 1.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WW International stock overvalued right now?
WW International (WW) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 1.76. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.76, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 1.46 and 334.6% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 0.41. WW International's overall GF Score™ is 14/100 with 3 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 WW International (WW), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.76 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.
WW International Inc specializes in weight management and providing clinical solutions in the United States. it also operates its proprietary digital platform that provides members with access to science-backed behavioral weight loss and weight management programs. The company's primary sources of revenue are subscriptions for digital, workshop, and clinical offerings. The Digital business refers to providing subscriptions to digital product offerings. Workshops + Digital business provides subscriptions for unlimited access to workshops combined with digital subscription product offerings. The Clinical business provides subscriptions to clinical product offerings combined with digital subscription product offerings and unlimited access to workshops.
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