Company / Net Debt per Share
Hershey Company (The) Net Debt per Share History
FY2016-FY2020 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Net Debt per Share
$21.59
FY2020
5-year range
-
FY2016-FY2020
Trend
+7.5%
vs FY2019
Sector context
#12 of 52
Consumer Staples
What the data says
Hershey Company (The)'s net debt per share of $21.59 is higher than 77% of companies in the Consumer Staples sector (FY2020). Net Debt per Share has increased for 4 consecutive years, from $8.93 in FY2016 to $21.59 in FY2020.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
21.59 in FY2020 with a 3-year CAGR of +33.2%. Top quartile in the Consumer Staples sector.
Increased from $13.57 to $21.59 over the past 2 years.
Consumer Staples sector context is included.
Net Debt per Share over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +33.2%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
-31.7% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Hershey Company (The)'s net debt per share has grown for 4 consecutive years.
- In FY2020, net debt per share increased 7.5% year-over-year.
- Ranks #12 out of 52 companies in the Consumer Staples sector.
- Lowest net debt per share in the period was in FY2016.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 29.8%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Net Debt per ShareValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | - | - |
| FY2024 | - | - |
| FY2023 | - | - |
| FY2022 | - | - |
| FY2021 | - | - |
| FY2020 | $21.59 | +7.5% |
| FY2019 | $20.08 | +48.0% |
| FY2018 | $13.57 | +48.5% |
| FY2017 | $9.14 | +2.4% |
| FY2016 | $8.93 | +112.9% |
As of FY2020 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026