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Pernod RicardCHIX:RIP 65 Debt-to-Equity is 0.88 as of Dec. 2025, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 0.70. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RIP with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €104.86 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 180 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Pernod Ricard ranks worse than 78.89% 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 Pernod Ricard's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:RIp'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.47 Med: 0.7 Max: 0.88
Current: 0.88
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Pernod Ricard was 0.88. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 0.70.
CHIX:RIp's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 78.89% of 180
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 0.38
vs CHIX:RIp: 0.88
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Pernod Ricard Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Pernod Ricard Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pernod Ricard'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 Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Pernod Ricard'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.
Pernod Ricard Debt-to-Equity vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Pernod Ricard's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pernod Ricard'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.
Pernod Ricard (CHIX:RIP) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.88 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Pernod Ricard and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 0.70. Over the past decade, Pernod Ricard's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.47 to 0.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Pernod Ricard ranks #142 out of 180 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 78.9%.
Is Pernod Ricard's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Pernod Ricard's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.88 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 0.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 0.88. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.38. Pernod Ricard's value of 0.88 is 131.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pernod Ricard ranks #142 out of 180 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pernod Ricard has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pernod Ricard's Debt-to-Equity compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Pernod Ricard ranks #142 out of 180 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Pernod Ricard in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.38. Pernod Ricard's value of 0.88 is 131.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Pernod Ricard's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.47 to 0.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.70 vs. the industry median of 0.38, Pernod Ricard 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 180 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. Pernod Ricard's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.88 is 131.6% 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 Pernod Ricard 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. Pernod Ricard's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.88, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 0.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pernod Ricard stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pernod Ricard (CHIX:RIP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €104.86, compared to a current price of €63.54 — trading 39.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.88, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 0.70 and 131.6% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 0.38. Pernod Ricard's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Pernod Ricard (CHIX:RIP), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.88 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 Pernod Ricard (CHIX:RIP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pernod Ricard stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €63.54 is trading 39.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €104.86.
GuruFocus considers Pernod Ricard to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:RIP:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.88 (26% above median its 10-year median of 0.70)
GF Value™: €104.86 vs. price of €63.54 (39.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 131.6% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#142 of 180)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:RIP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pernod Ricard was formed in 1975 through the merger of Pernod, founded in 1805, and Ricard, created in 1932. Through acquisitions, the firm has grown to become the world's second-largest distiller by volume, behind Diageo. Pernod Ricard possesses the most comprehensive spirits portfolio globally, distributing over 240 brands across 160 countries. Flagship spirits brands include Absolut vodka, Beefeater gin, Chivas Regal and The Glenlivet scotch whisky, Jameson Irish whiskey, Malibu rum, and Martell cognac. The firm has also shed noncore assets over the years, including several wine brands in 2025.
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