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Grupo HerdezB de CVGUZOF +10.18%85 Debt-to-Equity is 0.48 as of Mar. 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 1.37. GuruFocus rates GUZOF with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,744 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Grupo HerdezB de CV ranks worse than 54.01% 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 Grupo HerdezB de CV's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
GUZOF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.48 Med: 1.37 Max: 2.82
Current: 0.48
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Grupo HerdezB de CV was 2.82. The lowest was 0.48. And the median was 1.37.
GUZOF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 54.01% of 1744
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs GUZOF: 0.48
Grupo HerdezB de CV (OTCPK:GUZOF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Grupo HerdezB de CV Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Grupo HerdezB de CV Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Grupo HerdezB de CV'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Grupo HerdezB de CV'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.
Grupo HerdezB de CV Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Grupo HerdezB de CV's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Grupo HerdezB de CV'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.
Grupo HerdezB de CV (GUZOF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.48 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Grupo HerdezB de CV and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 1.37. Over the past decade, Grupo HerdezB de CV's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.48 to 2.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Grupo HerdezB de CV ranks #942 out of 1744 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 54%.
Is Grupo HerdezB de CV's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Grupo HerdezB de CV's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.48 is 65% below median its 10-year median of 1.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 2.82. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Grupo HerdezB de CV's value of 0.48 is 17.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Grupo HerdezB de CV ranks #942 out of 1744 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Grupo HerdezB de CV has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grupo HerdezB de CV's Debt-to-Equity compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Grupo HerdezB de CV ranks #942 out of 1744 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Grupo HerdezB de CV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Grupo HerdezB de CV's value of 0.48 is 17.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Grupo HerdezB de CV's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.48 to 2.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.37 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Grupo HerdezB de CV 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 1,744 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. Grupo HerdezB de CV's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.48 is 17.1% 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 Grupo HerdezB de CV 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. Grupo HerdezB de CV's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.48, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 1.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grupo HerdezB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo HerdezB de CV (GUZOF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.08, compared to a current price of $3.24 — trading 5.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.48, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 1.37 and 17.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.41. Grupo HerdezB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 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 Grupo HerdezB de CV (GUZOF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.48 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 Grupo HerdezB de CV (GUZOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo HerdezB de CV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.24 is trading 5.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.08.
GuruFocus considers Grupo HerdezB de CV to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for GUZOF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.48 (65% below median its 10-year median of 1.37)
GF Value™: $3.08 vs. price of $3.24 (5.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#942 of 1744)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GUZOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Grupo Herdez SAB de CV specialises in the processed food and ice cream industries, with its operations primarily in Mexico. The company engages in the manufacturing, purchasing, distributing, and marketing of canned and packaged food products in Mexico, as well as food products at the Mexican food segment within the United States. Product segments include burritos, canned vegetables, frozen yogurt, guacamole, and home-style salsas. Products are then sold through a variety of brands, such as Aires de Campo, Barilla, Bufalo and many more.
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