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cbdMDYCBD -2.02%39 Debt-to-Equity is 0.05 as of Mar. 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 0.11. GuruFocus rates YCBD with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.16 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 815 Drug Manufacturers companies, cbdMD ranks better than 82.45% 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 cbdMD's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
YCBD'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.05 Med: 0.11 Max: 2.2
Current: 0.05
During the past 11 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of cbdMD was 2.20. The lowest was -0.05. And the median was 0.11.
YCBD's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 82.45% of 815
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs YCBD: 0.05
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.
cbdMD Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
cbdMD Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for cbdMD'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.
YCBD vs SNOA, CVSI, AKAN: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, cbdMD'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.
cbdMD Debt-to-Equity vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, cbdMD's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where cbdMD'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.
cbdMD (YCBD) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on cbdMD and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 0.11. According to the industry distribution chart, cbdMD ranks #143 out of 815 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 17.5%.
Is cbdMD's Debt-to-Equity too high?
cbdMD's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 0.11. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. cbdMD's value of 0.05 is 82.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, cbdMD ranks #143 out of 815 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, cbdMD has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does cbdMD's Debt-to-Equity compare to SNOA and CVSI?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, cbdMD ranks #143 out of 815 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places cbdMD in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. cbdMD's value of 0.05 is 82.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.11 vs. the industry median of 0.28, cbdMD 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Drug Manufacturers companies is 0.28, based on 815 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. cbdMD's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 is 82.1% 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 cbdMD and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. cbdMD's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 0.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is cbdMD stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, cbdMD (YCBD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.16, compared to a current price of $0.56 — trading 248.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 0.11 and 82.1% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 0.28. cbdMD's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 2 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 cbdMD (YCBD), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05 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 cbdMD (YCBD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, cbdMD stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.56 is trading 248.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.16.
GuruFocus considers cbdMD to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for YCBD:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.05 (55% below median its 10-year median of 0.11)
GF Value™: $0.16 vs. price of $0.56 (248.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 82.1% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#143 of 815)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YCBD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
cbdMD Inc is a United States based company. It owns and operates the consumer hemp-based cannabidiol (CBD) brand, cbdMD, Paw CBD as well as ATRx Labs brand of functional mushrooms. The company's product categories include CBD tinctures, CBD gummies, CBD topicals, CBD capsules, CBD oils, and CBD pet products. The firm distributes its products through an e-commerce website, wholesalers, and a variety of brick-and-mortar retailers.
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