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Lark Distilling CoASX:LRK 43 Debt-to-Equity is 0.02 as of Dec. 2025, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 0.05. GuruFocus rates ASX:LRK with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 181 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Lark Distilling Co ranks better than 93.37% 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 Lark Distilling Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:LRK'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.05 Max: 2.55
Current: 0.02
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Lark Distilling Co was 2.55. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.05.
ASX:LRK's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 93.37% of 181
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 0.38
vs ASX:LRK: 0.02
Lark Distilling Co (ASX:LRK) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Lark Distilling Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Lark Distilling Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lark Distilling Co'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 Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Lark Distilling Co'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.
Lark Distilling Co Debt-to-Equity vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lark Distilling Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lark Distilling Co'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.
Lark Distilling Co (ASX:LRK) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Lark Distilling Co and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 0.05. Over the past decade, Lark Distilling Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 2.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Lark Distilling Co ranks #12 out of 181 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 6.6%.
Is Lark Distilling Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Lark Distilling Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 0.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 2.55. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.38. Lark Distilling Co's value of 0.02 is 94.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lark Distilling Co ranks #12 out of 181 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lark Distilling Co has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lark Distilling Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Lark Distilling Co ranks #12 out of 181 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Lark Distilling Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.38. Lark Distilling Co's value of 0.02 is 94.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Lark Distilling Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 2.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.05 vs. the industry median of 0.38, Lark Distilling Co has consistently been below 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 0.38, based on 181 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. Lark Distilling Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 is 94.7% below 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 Lark Distilling Co and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lark Distilling Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 0.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lark Distilling Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lark Distilling Co (ASX:LRK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.88, compared to a current price of A$0.89 — trading 0.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 0.05 and 94.7% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 0.38. Lark Distilling Co's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Lark Distilling Co (ASX:LRK), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02 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 Lark Distilling Co (ASX:LRK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lark Distilling Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$0.89 is trading 0.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.88.
GuruFocus considers Lark Distilling Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:LRK:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.02 (60% below median its 10-year median of 0.05)
GF Value™: A$0.88 vs. price of A$0.89 (0.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 94.7% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#12 of 181)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:LRK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lark Distilling Co Ltd is engaged in the investment and marketing of Australian whisky in Australia. It sells its products under the brand name, Lark. Its operating segments are Whisky, Gin, and Others. The other segment includes the sale of hand sanitizers. It generates the majority of revenue from the Whisky segment.
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