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Crimson Wine GroupCWGL +1.22%56 Debt-to-Equity is 0.20 as of Jun. 2026, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 0.10. GuruFocus rates CWGL with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 181 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Crimson Wine Group ranks better than 65.75% 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 Crimson Wine Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CWGL'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.1 Max: 0.24
Current: 0.2
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Crimson Wine Group was 0.24. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.10.
CWGL's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 65.75% of 181
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 0.37
vs CWGL: 0.20
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.
Crimson Wine Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Crimson Wine Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Crimson Wine 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.
CWGL vs EPSM, WVVI, AMSS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Crimson Wine 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.
Crimson Wine Group Debt-to-Equity vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Crimson Wine Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crimson Wine 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.
Crimson Wine Group (CWGL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Crimson Wine Group and its competitors. This is 100% above median its historical median of 0.10. Over the past decade, Crimson Wine Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.07 to 0.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Crimson Wine Group ranks #62 out of 181 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 34.3%.
Is Crimson Wine Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Crimson Wine Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.24. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.37. Crimson Wine Group's value of 0.20 is 45.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crimson Wine Group ranks #62 out of 181 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Crimson Wine Group has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crimson Wine Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to EPSM and WVVI?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Crimson Wine Group ranks #62 out of 181 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Crimson Wine Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.37. Crimson Wine Group's value of 0.20 is 45.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Crimson Wine Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.07 to 0.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.10 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Crimson Wine Group 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 0.37, 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. Crimson Wine Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 is 45.9% 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 Crimson Wine Group and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crimson Wine Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crimson Wine Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crimson Wine Group (CWGL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.85, compared to a current price of $4.14 — trading 29.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.10 and 45.9% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 0.37. Crimson Wine Group's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 3 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 Crimson Wine Group (CWGL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20 as of Jun. 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 Crimson Wine Group (CWGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crimson Wine Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.14 is trading 29.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.85.
GuruFocus considers Crimson Wine Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CWGL:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.20 (100% above median its 10-year median of 0.10)
GF Value™: $5.85 vs. price of $4.14 (29.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 45.9% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#62 of 181)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CWGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Crimson Wine Group Ltd is engaged in the business of producing and selling luxury wines. Its operating segments are Wholesale net sales and direct-to-consumer and others. It generates revenues from sales of wine to wholesalers and directs to consumers, sales of bulk wine and grapes, custom winemaking services, special event fees, tasting fees, and retail sales. The company's wineries include wine brands of Pine Ridge Vineyards, Archery Summit, Chamisal Vineyards, Seghesio Family Vineyards, Double Canyon, Seven Hills Winery, and Malene Wines.
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