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AG BarrBAGFF +3.94%85 Debt-to-Equity is 0.14 as of Jan. 2026, which is 600% above its 10-year median of 0.02. GuruFocus rates BAGFF with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.09 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 105 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, AG Barr ranks better than 64.76% 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 AG Barr's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BAGFF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.02 Max: 0.14
Current: 0.14
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of AG Barr was 0.14. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.02.
BAGFF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 64.76% of 105
companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 0.26
vs BAGFF: 0.14
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AG Barr Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
AG Barr Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AG Barr'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 - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, AG Barr'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.
AG Barr Debt-to-Equity vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, AG Barr's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AG Barr'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.
AG Barr (BAGFF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.14 as of Jan. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on AG Barr and its competitors. This is 600% above median its historical median of 0.02. According to the industry distribution chart, AG Barr ranks #37 out of 105 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 35.2%.
Is AG Barr's Debt-to-Equity too high?
AG Barr's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.14 is 600% above median its 10-year median of 0.02. The Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. AG Barr's value of 0.14 is 46.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AG Barr ranks #37 out of 105 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AG Barr has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AG Barr's Debt-to-Equity compare to KO and PEP?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, AG Barr ranks #37 out of 105 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts AG Barr in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. AG Barr's value of 0.14 is 46.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.02 vs. the industry median of 0.26, AG Barr 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 - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 0.26, based on 105 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. AG Barr's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.14 is 46.2% 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 AG Barr and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AG Barr's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.14, which is 600% above median its own 10-year median of 0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AG Barr stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AG Barr (BAGFF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.09, compared to a current price of $8.44 — trading 7.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.14, which is 600% above median its 10-year median of 0.02 and 46.2% below the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median of 0.26. AG Barr's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 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 AG Barr (BAGFF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.14 as of Jan. 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 AG Barr (BAGFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AG Barr stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.44 is trading 7.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.09.
GuruFocus considers AG Barr to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BAGFF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.14 (600% above median its 10-year median of 0.02)
GF Value™: $9.09 vs. price of $8.44 (7.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.2% below the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic median (#37 of 105)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BAGFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AG Barr PLC manufactures, distributes, and sells a range of beverages in the United Kingdom. The company distributes its products to wholesalers and retailers. Its brands include Funkin, Barr Flavours, Moma, Rio, IRN-BRU, Simply Fruity, Sun Exotic, Rubicon, Boost Drinks, Snapple, and others. The company has three reportable segments, which include Soft drinks, Cocktail solutions, and others. The majority of its sales come from the Soft drinks segment. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the United Kingdom, followed by the Rest of the world.
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