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Marshall MonteagleJSE:MMP 63 Debt-to-Equity is 0.07 as of Mar. 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 0.23. GuruFocus rates JSE:MMP with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of R26.87 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 148 Industrial Distribution companies, Marshall Monteagle ranks better than 85.14% 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 Marshall Monteagle's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:MMP'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 0.23 Max: 0.34
Current: 0.07
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Marshall Monteagle was 0.34. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.23.
JSE:MMP's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 85.14% of 148
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.49
vs JSE:MMP: 0.07
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.
Marshall Monteagle Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Marshall Monteagle Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marshall Monteagle'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.
JSE:MMP vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Marshall Monteagle'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.
Marshall Monteagle Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Marshall Monteagle's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marshall Monteagle'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.
Marshall Monteagle (JSE:MMP) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.07 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Marshall Monteagle and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 0.23. Over the past decade, Marshall Monteagle's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.06 to 0.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Marshall Monteagle ranks #22 out of 148 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 14.9%.
Is Marshall Monteagle's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Marshall Monteagle's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.07 is 70% below median its 10-year median of 0.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 0.34. The Industrial Distribution industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49. Marshall Monteagle's value of 0.07 is 85.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marshall Monteagle ranks #22 out of 148 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Marshall Monteagle has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marshall Monteagle's Debt-to-Equity compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Marshall Monteagle ranks #22 out of 148 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Marshall Monteagle in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49. Marshall Monteagle's value of 0.07 is 85.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Marshall Monteagle's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.06 to 0.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.23 vs. the industry median of 0.49, Marshall Monteagle 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.49, based on 148 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. Marshall Monteagle's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.07 is 85.7% 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 Marshall Monteagle and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marshall Monteagle's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.07, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 0.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marshall Monteagle stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marshall Monteagle (JSE:MMP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R26.87, compared to a current price of R30.45 — trading 13.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.07, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 0.23 and 85.7% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.49. Marshall Monteagle's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Marshall Monteagle (JSE:MMP), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.07 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 Marshall Monteagle (JSE:MMP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marshall Monteagle stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R30.45 is trading 13.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R26.87.
GuruFocus considers Marshall Monteagle to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:MMP:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.07 (70% below median its 10-year median of 0.23)
GF Value™: R26.87 vs. price of R30.45 (13.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 85.7% below the Industrial Distribution median (#22 of 148)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:MMP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Marshall Monteagle PLC operates trading businesses involved in the importation and distribution of hand tools, machinery and non-perishable food products, coffee roasting, importing and exporting and trading in metals and minerals. It is also involved in the property business. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Import and distribution segment, which is engaged in Trade in non-perishable products, such as food, food ingredients, household consumer products, metal and minerals, manufacturing inputs, and tools; majorly imports to South Africa and Latin America, and exports from South Africa.
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