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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.
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.
Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion 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.
Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion Debt-to-Equity Chart
Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion Annual Data
DIDAF vs WMT, COST, TGT: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion'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.
Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Defensive Industry
* 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.
Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion (DIDAF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 7.59 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion and its competitors. This is 76% above median its historical median of 4.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion ranks #276 out of 282 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 97.9%.
Is Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion's current Debt-to-Equity of 7.59 is 76% above median its 10-year median of 4.31. The Retail - Defensive industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.55. Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion's value of 7.59 is 1280% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion ranks #276 out of 282 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion has a GF Score™ of 58/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion's Debt-to-Equity compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion ranks #276 out of 282 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.55. Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion's value of 7.59 is 1280% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.31 vs. the industry median of 0.55, Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.55, based on 282 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. Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion's current Debt-to-Equity of 7.59 is 1280% 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 Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion's current Debt-to-Equity is 7.59, which is 76% above median its own 10-year median of 4.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion stock overvalued right now?
Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion (DIDAF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 7.59. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.02, compared to a current price of $21.60 — trading 169.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 7.59, which is 76% above median its 10-year median of 4.31 and 1280% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.55. Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion (DIDAF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 7.59 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 Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion (DIDAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $21.60 is trading 169.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.02.
Key valuation signals for DIDAF:
Debt-to-Equity: 7.59 (76% above median its 10-year median of 4.31)
GF Value™: $8.02 vs. price of $21.60 (169.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1280% above the Retail - Defensive median (#276 of 282)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DIDAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion Business Description
Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion SA is a Spain-based company that retails the sale of food products at self-service stores, either owned or franchised. The company conducts business through self-owned stores and franchise stores. It operates stores in Spain, Argentina, and other regions. It generates the majority of its revenue from Spain.
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