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JatcorpASX:JAT 23 Debt-to-Equity is 1.42 as of Dec. 2025, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 1.06. GuruFocus rates ASX:JAT with a GF Score™ of 23/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.33 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,744 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Jatcorp ranks worse than 86.75% 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 Jatcorp's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:JAT'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 1.06 Max: 3.95
Current: 1.42
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Jatcorp was 3.95. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 1.06.
ASX:JAT's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 86.75% of 1744
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs ASX:JAT: 1.42
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.
Jatcorp Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Jatcorp Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jatcorp'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Jatcorp'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.
Jatcorp Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Jatcorp's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jatcorp'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.
Jatcorp (ASX:JAT) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.42 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Jatcorp and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 1.06. Over the past decade, Jatcorp's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.17 to 3.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Jatcorp ranks #1513 out of 1744 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 86.8%.
Is Jatcorp's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Jatcorp's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.42 is 34% above median its 10-year median of 1.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 3.95. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Jatcorp's value of 1.42 is 246.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jatcorp ranks #1513 out of 1744 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Jatcorp has a GF Score™ of 23/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jatcorp's Debt-to-Equity compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Jatcorp ranks #1513 out of 1744 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Jatcorp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Jatcorp's value of 1.42 is 246.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Jatcorp's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.17 to 3.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.06 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Jatcorp 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.41, based on 1,744 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. Jatcorp's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.42 is 246.3% 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 Jatcorp and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jatcorp's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.42, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 1.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jatcorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jatcorp (ASX:JAT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.33, compared to a current price of A$0.13 — trading 60.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.42, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 1.06 and 246.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.41. Jatcorp's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 with 4 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 Jatcorp (ASX:JAT), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.42 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Jatcorp (ASX:JAT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jatcorp stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.13 is trading 60.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.33.
GuruFocus considers Jatcorp to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:JAT:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.42 (34% above median its 10-year median of 1.06)
GF Value™: A$0.33 vs. price of A$0.13 (60.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 246.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1513 of 1744)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:JAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jatcorp Ltd is a producer of dairy and nutrient products in Australia. The company's products include Moroka, Neurio, iOne, and Jinvigorate. Its Geographical segment includes Australia, China, New Zealand, and Vietnam. The company derives the majority of its revenue from Australia.
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