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Cannae HoldingsCNNE -0.13%61 Debt-to-Equity is 0.21 as of Mar. 2026, which is 91% above its 10-year median of 0.11. GuruFocus rates CNNE with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.09 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 317 Restaurants companies, Cannae Holdings ranks better than 87.7% 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 Cannae Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CNNE'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.11 Max: 0.51
Current: 0.21
During the past 11 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Cannae Holdings was 0.51. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.11.
CNNE's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 87.7% of 317
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.91
vs CNNE: 0.21
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.
Cannae Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Cannae Holdings Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cannae Holdings'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.
CNNE vs KRUS, LOCO, BLMN: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Cannae Holdings'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.
Cannae Holdings Debt-to-Equity vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cannae Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cannae Holdings'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.
Cannae Holdings (CNNE) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.21 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Cannae Holdings and its competitors. This is 91% above median its historical median of 0.11. Over the past decade, Cannae Holdings' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Cannae Holdings ranks #39 out of 317 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 12.3%.
Is Cannae Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Cannae Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.21 is 91% above median its 10-year median of 0.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.51. The Restaurants industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.91. Cannae Holdings' value of 0.21 is 76.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cannae Holdings ranks #39 out of 317 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cannae Holdings has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cannae Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to KRUS and LOCO?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Cannae Holdings ranks #39 out of 317 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Cannae Holdings in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.91. Cannae Holdings' value of 0.21 is 76.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Cannae Holdings' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.11 vs. the industry median of 0.91, Cannae Holdings 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 Restaurants company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Restaurants companies is 0.91, based on 317 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. Cannae Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.21 is 76.9% 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 Cannae Holdings and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cannae Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.21, which is 91% above median its own 10-year median of 0.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cannae Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cannae Holdings (CNNE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.09, compared to a current price of $14.87 — trading 29.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.21, which is 91% above median its 10-year median of 0.11 and 76.9% below the Restaurants industry median of 0.91. Cannae Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 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 Cannae Holdings (CNNE), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.21 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 Cannae Holdings (CNNE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cannae Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $14.87 is trading 29.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.09.
GuruFocus considers Cannae Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CNNE:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.21 (91% above median its 10-year median of 0.11)
GF Value™: $21.09 vs. price of $14.87 (29.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 76.9% below the Restaurants median (#39 of 317)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CNNE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cannae Holdings Inc is an investment holding company that acquires and actively manages equity interests in operating businesses across various industries. The Company focuses on long-term ownership and seeks to create value by supporting the growth and operations of its portfolio companies through management expertise and strategic oversight. The Company operates through four reportable segments: Restaurant Group, which includes the operations of O'Charleys and 99 Restaurants; Alight, which represents its ownership interest in a technology-enabled human capital and employee benefits solutions provider; Black Knight Football Club (BKFC), which holds interests in professional football clubs; and JANA, which represents its investment in an investment management firm.
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