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CCL IndustriesCCLLF -2.27%86 Debt-to-Equity is 0.42 as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 0.61. GuruFocus rates CCLLF with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $56.50. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 362 Packaging & Containers companies, CCL Industries ranks better than 50.28% 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 CCL Industries's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CCLLF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4 Med: 0.61 Max: 1.49
Current: 0.42
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of CCL Industries was 1.49. The lowest was 0.40. And the median was 0.61.
CCLLF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 50.28% of 362
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.425
vs CCLLF: 0.42
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.
CCL Industries Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
CCL Industries Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CCL Industries'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 Packaging & Containers subindustry, CCL Industries'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.
CCL Industries Debt-to-Equity vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CCL Industries's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CCL Industries'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.
CCL Industries (CCLLF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.42 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on CCL Industries and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 0.61. Over the past decade, CCL Industries' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.40 to 1.49. According to the industry distribution chart, CCL Industries ranks #180 out of 362 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 49.7%.
Is CCL Industries' Debt-to-Equity too high?
CCL Industries' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.42 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 0.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 1.49. The Packaging & Containers industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. CCL Industries' value of 0.42 is 1.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CCL Industries ranks #180 out of 362 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CCL Industries has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CCL Industries' Debt-to-Equity compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, CCL Industries ranks #180 out of 362 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts CCL Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. CCL Industries' value of 0.42 is 1.2% below this benchmark. Historically, CCL Industries' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.40 to 1.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.61 vs. the industry median of 0.43, CCL Industries 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.43, based on 362 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. CCL Industries's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.42 is 1.2% 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 CCL Industries and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CCL Industries's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.42, which is 31% 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 CCL Industries stock overvalued right now?
CCL Industries (CCLLF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.42. The stock's GF Value™ is $56.50, compared to a current price of $61.66 — trading 9.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.42, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 0.61 and 1.2% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.43. CCL Industries' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 CCL Industries (CCLLF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.42 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 CCL Industries (CCLLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CCL Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $61.66 is trading 9.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $56.50.
Key valuation signals for CCLLF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.42 (31% below median its 10-year median of 0.61)
GF Value™: $56.50 vs. price of $61.66 (9.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.2% below the Packaging & Containers median (#180 of 362)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CCLLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CCL Industries Inc manufactures and sells packaging and packaging-related products. The company operates through various segments, which include The CCL segment, which generates the majority of revenue, and sells pressure-sensitive and extruded film materials used for labels on consumer packaging, healthcare, automotive, and consumer durable products. The Avery segment sells software, labels, tags, dividers, badges, and specialty card products under the Avery brand. The Checkpoint segment includes the manufacturing and selling of technology-driven, inventory management and labeling solutions. Innovia segment manufactures specialty films. Its geographical segments include Canada; USA and Puerto Rico; Mexico, Brazil, Chile, and Argentina; Europe; and Asia, Australia, Africa, and New Zealand.
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