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IMCFRA:IM4 -0.27%73 Debt-to-Equity is 0.68 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 1.01. GuruFocus rates FRA:IM4 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,743 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, IMC ranks worse than 65.4% 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 IMC's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:IM4'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.45 Med: 1.01 Max: 1.47
Current: 0.68
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of IMC was 1.47. The lowest was 0.45. And the median was 1.01.
FRA:IM4's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 65.4% of 1743
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs FRA:IM4: 0.68
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.
IMC Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
IMC Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IMC'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:IM4 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, IMC'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.
IMC Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, IMC's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IMC'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.
IMC (FRA:IM4) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.68 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on IMC and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 1.01. Over the past decade, IMC's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.45 to 1.47. According to the industry distribution chart, IMC ranks #1140 out of 1743 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 65.4%.
Is IMC's Debt-to-Equity too high?
IMC's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.68 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 1.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.45 to a high of 1.47. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. IMC's value of 0.68 is 65.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IMC ranks #1140 out of 1743 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, IMC has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IMC's Debt-to-Equity compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, IMC ranks #1140 out of 1743 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places IMC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. IMC's value of 0.68 is 65.9% above this benchmark. Historically, IMC's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.45 to 1.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.01 vs. the industry median of 0.41, IMC 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 0.41, based on 1,743 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. IMC's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.68 is 65.9% 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 IMC 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. IMC's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.68, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 1.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IMC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IMC (FRA:IM4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.15, compared to a current price of €7.36 — trading 42.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.68, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 1.01 and 65.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.41. IMC's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 IMC (FRA:IM4), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.68 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 IMC (FRA:IM4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IMC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €7.36 is trading 42.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.15.
GuruFocus considers IMC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:IM4:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.68 (33% below median its 10-year median of 1.01)
GF Value™: €5.15 vs. price of €7.36 (42.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 65.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1140 of 1743)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:IM4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IMC SA is an integrated agricultural company operating in Ukraine. The company's activities are the cultivation of grain & oilseeds crops, and storage of grain & oilseeds crops. The Group operates in segments: crop farming, elevators, and warehouses. The crop farming segment deals with the cultivation and sale of such basic agricultural crops as corn, sunflowers, and wheat. The Elevators and warehouses segment deals with the storage and processing of agricultural produce. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Crop farming segment.
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