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Daniel ThwaitesFRA:7KW 73 Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 0.32. GuruFocus rates FRA:7KW with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.12. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 319 Restaurants companies, Daniel Thwaites ranks better than 82.76% 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 Daniel Thwaites's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:7KW'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28 Med: 0.32 Max: 0.51
Current: 0.28
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Daniel Thwaites was 0.51. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.32.
FRA:7KW's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 82.76% of 319
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.84
vs FRA:7KW: 0.28
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.
Daniel Thwaites Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Daniel Thwaites Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daniel Thwaites'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:7KW vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Daniel Thwaites'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.
Daniel Thwaites Debt-to-Equity vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Daniel Thwaites's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daniel Thwaites'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.
Daniel Thwaites (FRA:7KW) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.28 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Daniel Thwaites and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 0.32. Over the past decade, Daniel Thwaites' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.28 to 0.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Daniel Thwaites ranks #55 out of 319 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 17.2%.
Is Daniel Thwaites' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Daniel Thwaites' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.28 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 0.51. The Restaurants industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.84. Daniel Thwaites' value of 0.28 is 66.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daniel Thwaites ranks #55 out of 319 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Daniel Thwaites has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daniel Thwaites' Debt-to-Equity compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Daniel Thwaites ranks #55 out of 319 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Daniel Thwaites in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.84. Daniel Thwaites' value of 0.28 is 66.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Daniel Thwaites' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.28 to 0.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.32 vs. the industry median of 0.84, Daniel Thwaites 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 0.84, based on 319 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. Daniel Thwaites's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.28 is 66.7% 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 Daniel Thwaites and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daniel Thwaites's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.28, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 0.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daniel Thwaites stock overvalued right now?
Daniel Thwaites (FRA:7KW) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.28. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.12, compared to a current price of €1.19 — trading 6.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.28, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.32 and 66.7% below the Restaurants industry median of 0.84. Daniel Thwaites' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 8 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 Daniel Thwaites (FRA:7KW), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 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 Daniel Thwaites (FRA:7KW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daniel Thwaites stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.19 is trading 6.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.12.
Key valuation signals for FRA:7KW:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.28 (13% below median its 10-year median of 0.32)
GF Value™: €1.12 vs. price of €1.19 (6.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 66.7% below the Restaurants median (#55 of 319)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:7KW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daniel Thwaites PLC operates pubs, inns and hotels. The company's operations include hotels, conference venues, inns, spas, lodges and pubs. It has two operating segments: Pubs and Inns, which comprise both tenanted and managed pubs, and Hotels, which are all operated on a managed basis. Its pub estate encompasses community locals to destination food-led pubs in both rural and town centre locations, ranging geographically from Cumbria to the Midlands and from North Wales to Yorkshire.
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