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Sapporo BreweriesFRA:SBW 70 Debt-to-Equity is 0.29 as of Jun. 2026, which is 81% below its 10-year median of 1.49. GuruFocus rates FRA:SBW with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 181 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Sapporo Breweries ranks better than 56.35% 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 Sapporo Breweries's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SBW'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29 Med: 1.49 Max: 1.88
Current: 0.29
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Sapporo Breweries was 1.88. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 1.49.
FRA:SBW's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 56.35% of 181
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 0.37
vs FRA:SBW: 0.29
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.
Sapporo Breweries Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Sapporo Breweries Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sapporo Breweries'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.
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Sapporo Breweries'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.
Sapporo Breweries Debt-to-Equity vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sapporo Breweries's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sapporo Breweries'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.
Sapporo Breweries (FRA:SBW) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.29 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Sapporo Breweries and its competitors. This is 81% below median its historical median of 1.49. Over the past decade, Sapporo Breweries' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.29 to 1.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Sapporo Breweries ranks #79 out of 181 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 43.6%.
Is Sapporo Breweries' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Sapporo Breweries' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.29 is 81% below median its 10-year median of 1.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 1.88. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.37. Sapporo Breweries' value of 0.29 is 21.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sapporo Breweries ranks #79 out of 181 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sapporo Breweries has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sapporo Breweries' Debt-to-Equity compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Sapporo Breweries ranks #79 out of 181 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Sapporo Breweries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.37. Sapporo Breweries' value of 0.29 is 21.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Sapporo Breweries' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.29 to 1.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.49 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Sapporo Breweries 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 0.37, based on 181 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. Sapporo Breweries's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.29 is 21.6% 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 Sapporo Breweries and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sapporo Breweries's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.29, which is 81% below median its own 10-year median of 1.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sapporo Breweries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sapporo Breweries (FRA:SBW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.68, compared to a current price of €10.30 — trading 34.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.29, which is 81% below median its 10-year median of 1.49 and 21.6% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 0.37. Sapporo Breweries' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 7 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 Sapporo Breweries (FRA:SBW), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.29 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 Sapporo Breweries (FRA:SBW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sapporo Breweries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €10.30 is trading 34.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.68.
GuruFocus considers Sapporo Breweries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SBW:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.29 (81% below median its 10-year median of 1.49)
GF Value™: €7.68 vs. price of €10.30 (34.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.6% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#79 of 181)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SBW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sapporo Holdings Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in producing and supplying alcoholic drinks as well as food products and related services. The company operates through three main segments: Alcoholic Beverages, Food and Beverages, and Real Estate. The Alcoholic Beverages segment handles production and sales of alcoholic drinks along with restaurant operations. The Food and Beverages segment covers the manufacturing and distribution of food items and bottled water. The Real Estate segment is engaged in property leasing activities. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Alcoholic Beverages segment.
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