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Cloetta ABFRA:0CL -0.87%72 Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 as of Jun. 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 0.56. GuruFocus rates FRA:0CL with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,745 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Cloetta AB ranks better than 60.46% 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 Cloetta AB's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:0CL'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27 Med: 0.56 Max: 0.8
Current: 0.28
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Cloetta AB was 0.80. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.56.
FRA:0CL's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 60.46% of 1745
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs FRA:0CL: 0.28
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Cloetta AB Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Cloetta AB Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cloetta AB'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.
FRA:0CL vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Cloetta AB'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.
Cloetta AB Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cloetta AB's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cloetta AB'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.
Cloetta AB (FRA:0CL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.28 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Cloetta AB and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 0.56. Over the past decade, Cloetta AB's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.27 to 0.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Cloetta AB ranks #690 out of 1745 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 39.5%.
Is Cloetta AB's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Cloetta AB's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.28 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 0.80. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Cloetta AB's value of 0.28 is 31.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cloetta AB ranks #690 out of 1745 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cloetta AB has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cloetta AB's Debt-to-Equity compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Cloetta AB ranks #690 out of 1745 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Cloetta AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Cloetta AB's value of 0.28 is 31.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Cloetta AB's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.27 to 0.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.56 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Cloetta AB 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.41, based on 1,745 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. Cloetta AB's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.28 is 31.7% 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 Cloetta AB and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cloetta AB's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.28, which is 50% below 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 Cloetta AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cloetta AB (FRA:0CL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.41, compared to a current price of €5.12 — trading 112.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.28, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.56 and 31.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.41. Cloetta AB's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Cloetta AB (FRA:0CL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 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 Cloetta AB (FRA:0CL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cloetta AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €5.12 is trading 112.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.41.
GuruFocus considers Cloetta AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:0CL:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.28 (50% below median its 10-year median of 0.56)
GF Value™: €2.41 vs. price of €5.12 (112.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#690 of 1745)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:0CL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cloetta AB is a Northern Europe's confectionery company, with products sold in more than 60 countries through its own brands. The assortment mainly comprises candy, chocolate, pastilles and chewing gum. The company's brands include Red Band, Malaco, Kexchoklad, CandyKing, Ahlgrens Bilar, Gott & Blandat, Lakerol, Mynthon, Tupla and Juleskum. The Core markets of the company are Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway and the Netherlands. The company has six production units in five countries and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
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