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Almacenes ExitoBOG:EXITO +3.52%76 Debt-to-Equity is 0.55 as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 0.61. GuruFocus rates BOG:EXITO with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of COP2,860.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,022 Retail - Cyclical companies, Almacenes Exito ranks better than 50.78% 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 Almacenes Exito's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BOG:EXITO'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25 Med: 0.61 Max: 2.24
Current: 0.55
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Almacenes Exito was 2.24. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.61.
BOG:EXITO's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 50.78% of 1022
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs BOG:EXITO: 0.55
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.
Almacenes Exito Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Almacenes Exito Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Almacenes Exito'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 Department Stores subindustry, Almacenes Exito'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.
Almacenes Exito Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Almacenes Exito's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Almacenes Exito'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.
Almacenes Exito (BOG:EXITO) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.55 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Almacenes Exito and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 0.61. Over the past decade, Almacenes Exito's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.25 to 2.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Almacenes Exito ranks #503 out of 1022 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 49.2%.
Is Almacenes Exito's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Almacenes Exito's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.55 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 0.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 2.24. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Almacenes Exito's value of 0.55 is 1.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Almacenes Exito ranks #503 out of 1022 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Almacenes Exito has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Almacenes Exito's Debt-to-Equity compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Almacenes Exito ranks #503 out of 1022 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Almacenes Exito in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Almacenes Exito's value of 0.55 is 1.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Almacenes Exito's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.25 to 2.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.61 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Almacenes Exito 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.56, based on 1,022 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. Almacenes Exito's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.55 is 1.8% 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 Almacenes Exito and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Almacenes Exito's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.55, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 0.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Almacenes Exito stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Almacenes Exito (BOG:EXITO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is COP2,860.94, compared to a current price of COP4,710.00 — trading 64.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.55, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 0.61 and 1.8% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.56. Almacenes Exito's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Almacenes Exito (BOG:EXITO), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.55 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 Almacenes Exito (BOG:EXITO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Almacenes Exito stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of COP4,710.00 is trading 64.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of COP2,860.94.
GuruFocus considers Almacenes Exito to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOG:EXITO:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.55 (10% below median its 10-year median of 0.61)
GF Value™: COP2,860.94 vs. price of COP4,710.00 (64.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.8% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#503 of 1022)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOG:EXITO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Almacenes Exito SA is a Colombian retailer that operates in its homeland and overseas. The company operates under three reportable segments Grupo Exito, Carulla, Low cost, and others in Colombia; Libertad in Argentina; and Disco, Devoto, and Geant chains in Uruguay. Exito has an omnichannel, multiformat, and multibrand model. Its store offerings include groceries and food, clothing, home appliances, oil-based liquid fuels, biofuels, personal care products, and home entertainment electronic and digital products.
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