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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.
BSP:PCAR3'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.47 Med: 1.09 Max: 12.64
Current: 12.64
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao was 12.64. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 1.09.
BSP:PCAR3's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 98.34% of 1022
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs BSP:PCAR3: 12.64
Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao (BSP:PCAR3) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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.
Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao Debt-to-Equity Chart
For the Department Stores subindustry, Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao'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.
Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao'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.
Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao (BSP:PCAR3) has a Debt-to-Equity of 12.64 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao and its competitors. This is 1060% above median its historical median of 1.09. Over the past decade, Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.47 to 12.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao ranks #1005 out of 1022 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 98.3%.
Is Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's current Debt-to-Equity of 12.64 is 1060% above median its 10-year median of 1.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 12.64. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's value of 12.64 is 2157.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao ranks #1005 out of 1022 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's Debt-to-Equity compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao ranks #1005 out of 1022 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's value of 12.64 is 2157.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.47 to 12.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.09 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao 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 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. Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's current Debt-to-Equity of 12.64 is 2157.1% 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 Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao 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. Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's current Debt-to-Equity is 12.64, which is 1060% above median its own 10-year median of 1.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao (BSP:PCAR3) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$2.72, compared to a current price of R$2.74 — trading 0.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 12.64, which is 1060% above median its 10-year median of 1.09 and 2157.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.56. Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 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 Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao (BSP:PCAR3), the current Debt-to-Equity is 12.64 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 Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao (BSP:PCAR3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$2.74 is trading 0.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$2.72.
GuruFocus considers Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:PCAR3:
Debt-to-Equity: 12.64 (1060% above median its 10-year median of 1.09)
GF Value™: R$2.72 vs. price of R$2.74 (0.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2157.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#1005 of 1022)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:PCAR3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao Business Description
Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao is engaged in the retail of food and other products through its chain of supermarkets and specialized stores. The Company has only two segments, referred to as Retail, which comprises the banners Pao de Acucar, Mercado Extra, Minimercado Extra, and Minuto Pao de Acucar. Other businesses comprise the operations of Stix.
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