American Vanguard Debt to Equity

The latest debt-to-equity ratio for AVD is 1.58. That is above the Materials sector average of 0.93. Investors often review this figure alongside American Vanguard's historical trend and sector peers before judging valuation or financial health.

Against Materials companies, AVD currently prints 1.58 for debt-to-equity ratio, while the sector average sits near 0.93. That is roughly 70.6% above the sector mean. Large gaps often invite a closer look at American Vanguard's growth, margins, and balance sheet.

A debt-to-equity ratio of 1.58 for American Vanguard is not 'good' or 'bad' on its own. Compare it with the peer average (0.93) and with AVD's multi-year chart on this page. Persistently elevated multiples need growth or quality to justify them; depressed multiples need a catalyst or evidence the business is misunderstood.

After noting AVD's debt-to-equity ratio (1.58), review year-over-year change, peer averages, and a few neighboring metrics such as revenue, margins, or valuation multiples. That combination usually beats staring at a single figure. The navigation links on this page jump you to those related views.

This page's peer comparison chart is the fastest way to stack American Vanguard's debt-to-equity ratio against similar Materials names. You can also browse sector and industry screens on Stockcircle for a broader set of Materials companies and their key multiples and fundamentals.