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Lesieur CristalCAS:LES -3.63%69 Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 as of Dec. 2025, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 0.18. GuruFocus rates CAS:LES with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of MAD305.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,745 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lesieur Cristal ranks better than 60.52% 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 Lesieur Cristal's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CAS:LES'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.18 Max: 0.33
Current: 0.28
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Lesieur Cristal was 0.33. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.18.
CAS:LES's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 60.52% of 1745
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs CAS:LES: 0.28
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.
Lesieur Cristal Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Lesieur Cristal Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lesieur Cristal'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.
CAS:LES vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Lesieur Cristal'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.
Lesieur Cristal Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lesieur Cristal's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lesieur Cristal'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.
Lesieur Cristal (CAS:LES) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.28 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Lesieur Cristal and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 0.18. Over the past decade, Lesieur Cristal's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Lesieur Cristal ranks #689 out of 1745 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 39.5%.
Is Lesieur Cristal's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Lesieur Cristal's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.28 is 56% above median its 10-year median of 0.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.33. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Lesieur Cristal's value of 0.28 is 31.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lesieur Cristal ranks #689 out of 1745 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lesieur Cristal has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lesieur Cristal's Debt-to-Equity compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lesieur Cristal ranks #689 out of 1745 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Lesieur Cristal in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Lesieur Cristal's value of 0.28 is 31.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Lesieur Cristal's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.18 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Lesieur Cristal 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 0.41, based on 1,745 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. Lesieur Cristal's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.28 is 31.7% 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 Lesieur Cristal and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lesieur Cristal's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.28, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 0.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lesieur Cristal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lesieur Cristal (CAS:LES) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MAD305.31, compared to a current price of MAD305.00 — trading 0.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.28, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 0.18 and 31.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.41. Lesieur Cristal's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 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 Lesieur Cristal (CAS:LES), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 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 Lesieur Cristal (CAS:LES) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lesieur Cristal stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MAD305.00 is trading 0.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MAD305.31.
GuruFocus considers Lesieur Cristal to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CAS:LES:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.28 (56% above median its 10-year median of 0.18)
GF Value™: MAD305.31 vs. price of MAD305.00 (0.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#689 of 1745)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAS:LES stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lesieur Cristal SA is engaged in packaging and marketing of various brands of oils, soaps and hygiene products. The company's product range includes table oils, olive oils, soaps, detergents, and other related products.
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