Bahrain Flour Mills Co (BAH:BFM) Debt-to-Equity: 0.29 (As of Mar. 2026) — 32% Above Median

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BAH:BFM Bahrain Flour Mills Co BAH:BFM
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Price BHD0.37
GF Value BHD0.36
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Bahrain Flour Mills Co Debt-to-Equity?

Bahrain Flour Mills Co BAH:BFM 40 Debt-to-Equity is 0.29 as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 0.22. GuruFocus rates BAH:BFM with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of BHD0.36 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,746 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Bahrain Flour Mills Co ranks better than 59.68% on this metric.

Bahrain Flour Mills Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was BHD3.42 Mil. Bahrain Flour Mills Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was BHD4.51 Mil. Bahrain Flour Mills Co's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was BHD27.39 Mil. Bahrain Flour Mills Co's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.29.

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 Bahrain Flour Mills Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

BAH:BFM' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01   Med: 0.22   Max: 0.45
Current: 0.29

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Bahrain Flour Mills Co was 0.45. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.22.

BAH:BFM's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than
59.68% of 1746 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.42 vs BAH:BFM: 0.29

Bahrain Flour Mills Co  (BAH:BFM) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


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Bahrain Flour Mills Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


Bahrain Flour Mills Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bahrain Flour Mills 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.

Bahrain Flour Mills Co Debt-to-Equity Chart

Bahrain Flour Mills Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-Equity
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Bahrain Flour Mills Co Quarterly Data
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Debt-to-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.12 0.26 0.35 0.40 0.29

BAH:BFM vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Bahrain Flour Mills 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.


Bahrain Flour Mills Co Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Bahrain Flour Mills Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bahrain Flour Mills Co's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


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Bahrain Flour Mills Co Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Bahrain Flour Mills Co's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Bahrain Flour Mills Co's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.

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What does a Debt-to-Equity of 0.29 mean?
Bahrain Flour Mills Co (BAH:BFM) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.29 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Bahrain Flour Mills Co and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 0.22. Over the past decade, Bahrain Flour Mills Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Bahrain Flour Mills Co ranks #704 out of 1746 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 40.3%.
Is Bahrain Flour Mills Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Bahrain Flour Mills Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.29 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 0.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.45. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Bahrain Flour Mills Co's value of 0.29 is 31% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bahrain Flour Mills Co ranks #704 out of 1746 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bahrain Flour Mills Co has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bahrain Flour Mills Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Bahrain Flour Mills Co ranks #704 out of 1746 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Bahrain Flour Mills Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Bahrain Flour Mills Co's value of 0.29 is 31% below this benchmark. Historically, Bahrain Flour Mills Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.22 vs. the industry median of 0.42, Bahrain Flour Mills 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.42, based on 1,746 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. Bahrain Flour Mills Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.29 is 31% 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 Bahrain Flour Mills Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bahrain Flour Mills Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.29, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bahrain Flour Mills Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bahrain Flour Mills Co (BAH:BFM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is BHD0.36, compared to a current price of BHD0.37 — trading 1.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.29, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 0.22 and 31% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.42. Bahrain Flour Mills Co's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Bahrain Flour Mills Co (BAH:BFM), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.29 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 Bahrain Flour Mills Co (BAH:BFM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bahrain Flour Mills Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of BHD0.37 is trading 1.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of BHD0.36. GuruFocus considers Bahrain Flour Mills Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BAH:BFM:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 0.29 (32% above median its 10-year median of 0.22)
  • GF Value™: BHD0.36 vs. price of BHD0.37 (1.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 31% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#704 of 1746)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BAH:BFM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bahrain Flour Mills Co Business Description

Address Building No. 1773, Road No. 4236, Block No. 342, P.O. Box 26787, Kingdom of Bahrain, Mina Salman, Manama, BHR
Bahrain Flour Mills Co is engaged in wheat grinding and flour marketing. The principal activities of the company include the import of wheat and the production of wheat flour and related products. It offers products such as all-purpose flour, hab hares, jeers, semolina, pizza flour, dumpling mix, whole meal flour, and Dumpling mix. The company's activities mainly comprise two segments: Flour Mills and Investments.
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