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Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpACHIX:CLIM 75 Debt-to-Equity is 0.22 as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 0.29. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CLIM with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.06. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,744 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA ranks better than 65.77% 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 Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:CLIm'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05 Med: 0.29 Max: 1.84
Current: 0.22
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA was 1.84. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.29.
CHIX:CLIm's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 65.77% of 1744
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs CHIX:CLIm: 0.22
Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA (CHIX:CLIm) 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.
Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA 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.
Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA Debt-to-Equity Chart
CHIX:CLIM vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA'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.
Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA'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.
Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA (CHIX:CLIM) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.22 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 0.29. Over the past decade, Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 1.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA ranks #597 out of 1744 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 34.2%.
Is Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.22 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 0.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 1.84. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's value of 0.22 is 46.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA ranks #597 out of 1744 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's Debt-to-Equity compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA ranks #597 out of 1744 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's value of 0.22 is 46.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 1.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.29 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA 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 1,744 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. Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.22 is 46.3% 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 Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA 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. Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.22, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 0.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA stock overvalued right now?
Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA (CHIX:CLIM) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.22. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.06, compared to a current price of €4.09 — trading 33.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.22, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 0.29 and 46.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.41. Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 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 Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA (CHIX:CLIM), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.22 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 Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA (CHIX:CLIM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.09 is trading 33.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.06.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CLIM:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.22 (24% below median its 10-year median of 0.29)
GF Value™: €3.06 vs. price of €4.09 (33.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#597 of 1744)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CLIM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA Business Description
Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA is engaged in processing, transforming, and selling milk and dairy products, fresh vegetables, and packaged products. The business company operates in segments that include Milk Products, Dairy Products, and Other Activities. The Milk segment generates maximum revenue for the company. Geographically, the company operates in Italy, Germany, and Other Countries, and the majority of its revenues are generated from Italy.
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