Sendas DistribuidoraASAIY -2.95%84 Debt-to-Equity is 4.60 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 5.21. GuruFocus rates ASAIY with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 281 Retail - Defensive companies, Sendas Distribuidora ranks worse than 96.09% 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 Sendas Distribuidora's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ASAIY'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.48 Med: 5.21 Max: 7.88
Current: 4.6
During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Sendas Distribuidora was 7.88. The lowest was 0.48. And the median was 5.21.
ASAIY's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 96.09% of 281
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.55
vs ASAIY: 4.60
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.
Sendas Distribuidora Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Sendas Distribuidora Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sendas Distribuidora'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.
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Sendas Distribuidora'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.
Sendas Distribuidora Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sendas Distribuidora's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sendas Distribuidora'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.
Sendas Distribuidora (ASAIY) has a Debt-to-Equity of 4.60 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Sendas Distribuidora and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 5.21. Over the past decade, Sendas Distribuidora's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.48 to 7.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Sendas Distribuidora ranks #270 out of 281 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 96.1%.
Is Sendas Distribuidora's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Sendas Distribuidora's current Debt-to-Equity of 4.60 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 5.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 7.88. The Retail - Defensive industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.55. Sendas Distribuidora's value of 4.60 is 736.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sendas Distribuidora ranks #270 out of 281 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sendas Distribuidora has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sendas Distribuidora's Debt-to-Equity compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Sendas Distribuidora ranks #270 out of 281 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Sendas Distribuidora in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.55. Sendas Distribuidora's value of 4.60 is 736.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Sendas Distribuidora's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.48 to 7.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.21 vs. the industry median of 0.55, Sendas Distribuidora has consistently been above 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.55, based on 281 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. Sendas Distribuidora's current Debt-to-Equity of 4.60 is 736.4% above 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 Sendas Distribuidora and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sendas Distribuidora's current Debt-to-Equity is 4.60, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 5.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sendas Distribuidora stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sendas Distribuidora (ASAIY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.22, compared to a current price of $8.21 — trading 19.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 4.60, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 5.21 and 736.4% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.55. Sendas Distribuidora's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 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 Sendas Distribuidora (ASAIY), the current Debt-to-Equity is 4.60 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 Sendas Distribuidora (ASAIY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sendas Distribuidora stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.21 is trading 19.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.22.
GuruFocus considers Sendas Distribuidora to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASAIY:
Debt-to-Equity: 4.60 (12% below median its 10-year median of 5.21)
GF Value™: $10.22 vs. price of $8.21 (19.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 736.4% above the Retail - Defensive median (#270 of 281)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASAIY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sendas Distribuidora SA is involved in the consumer goods business. Its cash and carry operations involve sales of items of grocery, food, perishable, beverage, wrapping, hygiene, and cleaning products, among others. Its customers include prepared food retailers (including restaurants, pizzerias, and snack bars), end-users (including schools, small businesses, religious institutions, hospitals, and hotels), conventional retailers such as grocery stores and neighborhood supermarkets, and individuals. Its stores are located throughout Brazilian states.
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