Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) Debt to Equity Ratio: 0.55
Is Church & Dwight Co., Inc.’s debt to equity ratio high or low?
Church & Dwight Co., Inc.'s debt to equity ratio of 0.55 is 22% below its 5-year average of 0.70, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.55–0.85).
The debt to equity ratio for Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) is 0.55 as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is equal to its 12-month average by 0.00% (0.55).
CHD Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
CHD Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
CHD Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
CHD Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
0.55
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM
0.55
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y
0.65
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y
0.70
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y
0.73
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y
0.61
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y
0.66
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+0.00%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-15.38%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-21.99%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-25.12%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-9.18%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-16.30%
CHD Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) | $23.34B | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.65 | 0.70 |
| Dollar General Corporation (DG) | $24.02B | 1.85 | 2.10 | 2.52 | 2.47 |
| Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ) | $24.31B | 1.39 | 1.57 | 1.49 | 1.29 |
| Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) | $21.29B | 1.23 | 1.60 | 1.40 | 1.33 |
| General Mills, Inc. (GIS) | $18.02B | 1.66 | 1.54 | 1.34 | 1.41 |
| Kellanova (K) | $29.03B | 1.68 | 1.87 | 1.91 | 2.22 |
| Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) | $13.38B | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.40 | 0.38 |
| McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) | $13.25B | 0.70 | 0.77 | 0.90 | 1.02 |
| Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) | $33.79B | 4.77 | 7.09 | 9.67 | 11.53 |
| The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) | $12.45B | 1.28 | 1.28 | 1.07 | 0.91 |
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
0.55
Current Ratio
1.07
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio Formula & Definition
Debt to Equity measures financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholders' equity.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ
- What is the debt to equity ratio for Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD)?
- The debt to equity ratio for CHD stock is 0.55.
- Is Church & Dwight Co., Inc.'s debt to equity ratio high or low?
- Church & Dwight Co., Inc.'s debt to equity ratio of 0.55 is 22% below its 5-year average of 0.70, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.55–0.85).
- What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD)?
- The TTM average debt to equity ratio for CHD stock is 0.55.
- What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD)?
- The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for CHD stock is 0.65.
- What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD)?
- The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for CHD stock is 0.70.
- What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD)?
- The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for CHD stock is 0.73.
- What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD)?
- The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for CHD stock is 0.61.
- What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD)?
- The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for CHD stock is 0.66.
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio History
| DATE | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 0.55 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.55 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.68 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.82 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.85 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.78 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.83 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.86 |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.07 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.57 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.52 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.52 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.35 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.44 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.12 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.18 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.51 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.64 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.79 |
| 2006-12-31 | 1.08 |
| 2005-12-31 | 1.09 |
| 2004-12-31 | 1.53 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.91 |
| 2002-12-31 | 1.06 |
| 2001-12-31 | 1.48 |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.14 |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.37 |
| 1998-12-31 | 0.25 |
| 1997-12-31 | 0.22 |
| 1996-12-31 | 0.05 |
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About Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is a company dedicated to the creation, production, and marketing of a diverse portfolio encompassing household, personal care, and specialized industrial goods. Its operations are structured into three principal divisions: Consumer Domestic, Consumer International, and the Specialty Products Division. The company offers a broad array of well-known consumer brands. Under the ARM & HAMMER umbrella, it provides cat litters, carpet fresheners, laundry detergents, baking soda, and various other baking soda-based items. Sexual health products, including condoms, lubricants, and vibrators, are marketed under the TROJAN brand. OXICLEAN delivers stain removers, cleaning solutions, laundry detergents, and bleach alternatives. SPINBRUSH offers both battery-operated and manual toothbrushes. Home pregnancy and ovulation test kits are available through FIRST RESPONSE. NAIR specializes in depilatories, while ORAJEL provides oral pain relief. XTRA is another prominent laundry detergent brand. Gummy dietary supplements are sold under the L'IL CRITTERS and VITAFUSION labels. BATISTE is known for its dry shampoos. WATERPIK manufactures water flossers and replacement showerheads. The company also includes its FLAWLESS range of products, ZICAM for cold symptom relief, and THERABREATH for oral care. Beyond consumer items, Church & Dwight supplies specialty products. These include advanced animal productivity solutions such as MEGALAC, a rumen bypass fat supplement designed to help cows sustain energy during peak milk production. BIO-CHLOR and FERMENTEN are utilized to mitigate health issues linked to calving and to provide essential protein. CELMANAX is a refined functional carbohydrate and yeast-based prebiotic. Furthermore, the company furnishes sodium bicarbonate for industrial use, as well as various cleaning and deodorizing compounds. Church & Dwight distributes its consumer goods through an extensive network of retail outlets, including supermarkets, large department stores, wholesale clubs, drugstores, convenience stores, home goods stores, dollar and other discount retailers, pet stores, specialized shops, and various online e-commerce channels. Its specialty products, conversely, reach industrial clients and livestock producers via dedicated distributors. Founded in 1846, Church & Dwight Co., Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Ewing, New Jersey.
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Household & Personal Products
- CEO
- Richard A. Dierker