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Austral GroupALIM:AUSTRAC1 52 Debt-to-Equity is 0.61 as of Jun. 2026, which is 6000% above its 10-year median of 0.01. GuruFocus rates LIM:AUSTRAC1 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of S/.2.02 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,764 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Austral GroupA ranks better than 99.94% 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 Austral GroupA's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LIM:AUSTRAC1'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.01 Max: 0.01
Current: 0.01
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Austral GroupA was 0.01. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.01.
LIM:AUSTRAC1's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 99.94% of 1764
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs LIM:AUSTRAC1: 0.01
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.
Austral GroupA Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Austral GroupA Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Austral GroupA'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.
LIM:AUSTRAC1 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Austral GroupA'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.
Austral GroupA Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Austral GroupA's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Austral GroupA'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.
Austral GroupA (LIM:AUSTRAC1) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.61 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Austral GroupA and its competitors. This is 6000% above median its historical median of 0.01. Over the past decade, Austral GroupA's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Austral GroupA ranks #1 out of 1764 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Austral GroupA's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Austral GroupA's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.61 is 6000% above median its 10-year median of 0.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.01. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Austral GroupA's value of 0.61 is 48.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Austral GroupA ranks #1 out of 1764 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Austral GroupA has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Austral GroupA's Debt-to-Equity compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Austral GroupA ranks #1 out of 1764 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Austral GroupA in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Austral GroupA's value of 0.61 is 48.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Austral GroupA's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.01 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Austral GroupA 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 1,764 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. Austral GroupA's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.61 is 48.8% 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 Austral GroupA 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. Austral GroupA's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.61, which is 6000% above median its own 10-year median of 0.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Austral GroupA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Austral GroupA (LIM:AUSTRAC1) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is S/.2.02, compared to a current price of S/.1.40 — trading 30.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.61, which is 6000% above median its 10-year median of 0.01 and 48.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.41. Austral GroupA's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Austral GroupA (LIM:AUSTRAC1), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.61 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 Austral GroupA (LIM:AUSTRAC1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Austral GroupA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S/.1.40 is trading 30.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of S/.2.02.
GuruFocus considers Austral GroupA to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LIM:AUSTRAC1:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.61 (6000% above median its 10-year median of 0.01)
GF Value™: S/.2.02 vs. price of S/.1.40 (30.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1 of 1764)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM:AUSTRAC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Austral Group SAA is a fishing company. The company produces and markets canned, and frozen products, fish meal, and raw fish oil. The company has two main operating and reportable segments: Indirect Human Consumption (IHC), which includes fishmeal and fish oil products, and Direct Human Consumption (DHC), which includes the production of canned and frozen fish.
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