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DDC EnterpriseDDC -10.32%11 Debt-to-Equity is 1.24 as of Dec. 2025, which is 121% above its 10-year median of 0.56. GuruFocus rates DDC with a GF Score™ of 11/100. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,744 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, DDC Enterprise ranks worse than 83.94% 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 DDC Enterprise's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
DDC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.29 Med: 0.56 Max: 4.65
Current: 1.24
During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of DDC Enterprise was 4.65. The lowest was -0.29. And the median was 0.56.
DDC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 83.94% of 1744
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.415
vs DDC: 1.24
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.
DDC Enterprise Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
DDC Enterprise Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DDC Enterprise'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.
DDC vs HAIN, GWLL, BRLS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, DDC Enterprise'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.
DDC Enterprise Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, DDC Enterprise's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DDC Enterprise'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.
DDC Enterprise (DDC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.24 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on DDC Enterprise and its competitors. This is 121% above median its historical median of 0.56. According to the industry distribution chart, DDC Enterprise ranks #1464 out of 1744 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 83.9%.
Is DDC Enterprise's Debt-to-Equity too high?
DDC Enterprise's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.24 is 121% above median its 10-year median of 0.56. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. DDC Enterprise's value of 1.24 is 198.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DDC Enterprise ranks #1464 out of 1744 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, DDC Enterprise has a GF Score™ of 11/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DDC Enterprise's Debt-to-Equity compare to HAIN and GWLL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, DDC Enterprise ranks #1464 out of 1744 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places DDC Enterprise in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. DDC Enterprise's value of 1.24 is 198.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.56 vs. the industry median of 0.42, DDC Enterprise 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.42, 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. DDC Enterprise's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.24 is 198.8% 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 DDC Enterprise and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DDC Enterprise's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.24, which is 121% above median its own 10-year median of 0.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DDC Enterprise stock overvalued right now?
DDC Enterprise (DDC) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 1.24. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.24, which is 121% above median its 10-year median of 0.56 and 198.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.42. DDC Enterprise's overall GF Score™ is 11/100 with 9 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 DDC Enterprise (DDC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.24 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.
DDC Enterprise Ltd is a content driven consumer brand offering easy, convenient ready-to-heat, ready-to-cook, ready-to-eat and plant-based meal products i.e. meal products consisting largely or solely of vegetables, fruits, grains, and other foods derived from plant-based protein, rather than animal protein while promoting healthier lifestyle choices to the Millennial and Generation Z customer-base. The company is also engaged in the provision of advertising services and the operation of experience stores to offer cooking classes. Geographically, the company operates and markets majorly in PRC.
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