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Fairwood HoldingsFRWDF 70 Debt-to-Equity is 1.42 as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 1.57. GuruFocus rates FRWDF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.92. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 318 Restaurants companies, Fairwood Holdings ranks worse than 68.87% 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 Fairwood Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRWDF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 1.57 Max: 2.03
Current: 1.42
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Fairwood Holdings was 2.03. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 1.57.
FRWDF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 68.87% of 318
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.845
vs FRWDF: 1.42
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.
Fairwood Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Fairwood Holdings Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fairwood Holdings'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.
FRWDF vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Fairwood Holdings'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.
Fairwood Holdings Debt-to-Equity vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Fairwood Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fairwood Holdings'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.
Fairwood Holdings (FRWDF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.42 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Fairwood Holdings and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 1.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Fairwood Holdings ranks #219 out of 318 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 68.9%.
Is Fairwood Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Fairwood Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 1.42 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 1.57. The Restaurants industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.85. Fairwood Holdings' value of 1.42 is 68% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fairwood Holdings ranks #219 out of 318 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Fairwood Holdings has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fairwood Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Fairwood Holdings ranks #219 out of 318 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Fairwood Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.85. Fairwood Holdings' value of 1.42 is 68% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.57 vs. the industry median of 0.85, Fairwood Holdings 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 Restaurants company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Restaurants companies is 0.85, based on 318 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. Fairwood Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.42 is 68% 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 Fairwood Holdings and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fairwood Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.42, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 1.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fairwood Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Fairwood Holdings (FRWDF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 1.42. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.92, compared to a current price of $0.64 — trading 30.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.42, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 1.57 and 68% above the Restaurants industry median of 0.85. Fairwood Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 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 Fairwood Holdings (FRWDF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.42 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 Fairwood Holdings (FRWDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fairwood Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.64 is trading 30.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.92.
Key valuation signals for FRWDF:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.42 (10% below median its 10-year median of 1.57)
GF Value™: $0.92 vs. price of $0.64 (30.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 68% above the Restaurants median (#219 of 318)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRWDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fairwood Holdings Ltd. is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is principally engaged in the operation of fast-food restaurants and property investments. Its eateries' portfolio comprises crispy fried snacks, chicken wings, chicken curry with white rice, spaghetti, salads, and desserts, among other items. The group manages its operations through two divisions, based on the geographic location, namely Hong Kong restaurants and Mainland China restaurants. The majority of its revenue is generated from the operation of Hong Kong restaurants.
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