C&C GroupCHIX:CCRL +0.56%61 Debt-to-Equity is 0.77 as of Feb. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 0.68. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CCRL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.46 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 181 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, C&C Group ranks worse than 74.59% 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 C&C Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:CCRl'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38 Med: 0.68 Max: 1.23
Current: 0.77
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of C&C Group was 1.23. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.68.
CHIX:CCRl's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 74.59% of 181
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 0.38
vs CHIX:CCRl: 0.77
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C&C Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
C&C Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for C&C Group'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.
CHIX:CCRL vs BUD, STZ, TAP: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, C&C Group'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.
C&C Group Debt-to-Equity vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, C&C Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where C&C Group'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.
C&C Group (CHIX:CCRL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.77 as of Feb. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on C&C Group and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 0.68. Over the past decade, C&C Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.38 to 1.23. According to the industry distribution chart, C&C Group ranks #135 out of 181 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 74.6%.
Is C&C Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
C&C Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.77 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 1.23. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.38. C&C Group's value of 0.77 is 102.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, C&C Group ranks #135 out of 181 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, C&C Group has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does C&C Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to BUD and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, C&C Group ranks #135 out of 181 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places C&C Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.38. C&C Group's value of 0.77 is 102.6% above this benchmark. Historically, C&C Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.38 to 1.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.68 vs. the industry median of 0.38, C&C Group 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 0.38, based on 181 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. C&C Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.77 is 102.6% 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 C&C Group and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. C&C Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.77, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 0.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is C&C Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, C&C Group (CHIX:CCRL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.46, compared to a current price of £0.90 — trading 38.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.77, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.68 and 102.6% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 0.38. C&C Group's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 C&C Group (CHIX:CCRL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.77 as of Feb. 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 C&C Group (CHIX:CCRL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, C&C Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.90 is trading 38.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.46.
GuruFocus considers C&C Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CCRL:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.77 (13% above median its 10-year median of 0.68)
GF Value™: £1.46 vs. price of £0.90 (38.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 102.6% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#135 of 181)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CCRL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
C&C Group PLC manufactures cider and other alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, soft drinks, and bottled water. The company's brands include Bulmers, Tennet's, Magners, Heverlee, Woodchuck, Hornsby's, Gaymers, Blackthorn, Tipperary, Finches, and Others. C&C also has distribution rights for numerous brands owned by other companies. Its geographical segments are Ireland, Great Britain, and International, of which the majority of its revenue comes from Great Britain.
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