Kenvue Inc. (KVUE) Debt to Equity Ratio: 0.79
Is Kenvue Inc.’s debt to equity ratio high or low?
Kenvue Inc.'s debt to equity ratio of 0.79 is 63% above its 5-year average of 0.48, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.00–0.90).
As of Wednesday, June 24, 2026. 6.51% below its 12-month average of 0.84.
KVUE Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
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KVUE Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
KVUE Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
KVUE Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
0.79
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM
0.84
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y
0.72
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y
0.48
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y
N/A
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y
N/A
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-6.51%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+9.34%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+63.45%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
KVUE Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenvue Inc. (KVUE) | $35.35B | 0.79 | 0.84 | 0.72 | 0.48 |
| Kimberly-Clark Corp (KMB)vs › | $35.43B | 4.86 | 7.14 | 9.70 | 11.55 |
| The Kroger Co. (KR)vs › | $36.06B | 4.16 | 3.59 | 2.95 | 2.61 |
| The Hershey Company (HSY)vs › | $36.36B | 1.17 | 1.17 | 1.28 | 1.54 |
| Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM)vs › | $36.55B | 0.37 | 0.45 | 0.43 | 0.46 |
| Sysco Corporation (SYY)vs › | $38.54B | 7.92 | 7.44 | 7.17 | 7.26 |
| The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL)vs › | $30.12B | 2.44 | 2.15 | 1.87 | 1.84 |
| Kellanova (K)vs › | $29.03B | 1.68 | 1.87 | 1.91 | 2.22 |
| Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP)vs › | $42.72B | 0.63 | 0.67 | 0.61 | 0.60 |
| The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC)vs › | $26.64B | 0.51 | 0.46 | 0.43 | 0.43 |
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
0.79
Current Ratio
0.96
Kenvue 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
Kenvue Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ
- What is the debt to equity ratio for Kenvue Inc. (KVUE)?
- The debt to equity ratio for KVUE stock is 0.79.
- Is Kenvue Inc.'s debt to equity ratio high or low?
- Kenvue Inc.'s debt to equity ratio of 0.79 is 63% above its 5-year average of 0.48, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.00–0.90).
- What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for Kenvue Inc. (KVUE)?
- The TTM average debt to equity ratio for KVUE stock is 0.84.
- What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for Kenvue Inc. (KVUE)?
- The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for KVUE stock is 0.72.
- What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for Kenvue Inc. (KVUE)?
- The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for KVUE stock is 0.48.
Kenvue Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio History
| DATE | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-28 | 0.79 |
| 2024-12-29 | 0.90 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.75 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.45 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.01 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.00 |
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About Kenvue Inc.
Kenvue Inc. functions as a global leader in the consumer health sector. The company structures its operations across three primary divisions: Self Care, Skin Health and Beauty, and Essential Health. Within the Self Care unit, it offers a diverse range of products for common conditions like coughs, colds, and allergies, in addition to pain relief, digestive health, and smoking cessation aids, featuring prominent brands such as Tylenol, Nicorette, and Zyrtec. The Skin Health and Beauty segment delivers various solutions for facial, body, hair, and sun protection, recognized under popular labels including Neutrogena, Aveeno, and OGX. Moreover, the Essential Health category provides oral hygiene, infant care, feminine wellness, and wound treatment products, marketed through esteemed brands like Listerine, Johnson's, Band-Aid, and Stayfree. Established in 2022, Kenvue Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Skillman, New Jersey, and operates as a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson.
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Household & Personal Products
- CEO
- Kirk L. Perry