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MHP SELSE:71HT 77 Debt-to-Equity is 1.32 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 1.24. GuruFocus rates LSE:71HT with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.20. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,744 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, MHP SE ranks worse than 85.84% 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 MHP SE's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:71HT'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.97 Med: 1.24 Max: 1.83
Current: 1.32
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of MHP SE was 1.83. The lowest was 0.97. And the median was 1.24.
LSE:71HT's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 85.84% of 1744
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.415
vs LSE:71HT: 1.32
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.
MHP SE Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
MHP SE Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MHP SE'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.
LSE:71HT vs ADM, BG, TSN: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, MHP SE'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.
MHP SE Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, MHP SE's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MHP SE'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.
MHP SE (LSE:71HT) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.32 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on MHP SE and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.24. Over the past decade, MHP SE's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.97 to 1.83. According to the industry distribution chart, MHP SE ranks #1497 out of 1744 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 85.8%.
Is MHP SE's Debt-to-Equity too high?
MHP SE's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.32 is near median its 10-year median of 1.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.97 to a high of 1.83. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. MHP SE's value of 1.32 is 218.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MHP SE ranks #1497 out of 1744 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MHP SE has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MHP SE's Debt-to-Equity compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, MHP SE ranks #1497 out of 1744 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places MHP SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. MHP SE's value of 1.32 is 218.1% above this benchmark. Historically, MHP SE's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.97 to 1.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.24 vs. the industry median of 0.42, MHP SE 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 0.42, 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. MHP SE's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.32 is 218.1% 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 MHP SE and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MHP SE's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.32, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MHP SE stock overvalued right now?
MHP SE (LSE:71HT) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 1.32. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.20, compared to a current price of $15.60 — trading 39.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.32, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.24 and 218.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.42. MHP SE's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 MHP SE (LSE:71HT), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.32 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 MHP SE (LSE:71HT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MHP SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $15.60 is trading 39.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.20.
Key valuation signals for LSE:71HT:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.32 (near median its 10-year median of 1.24)
GF Value™: $11.20 vs. price of $15.60 (39.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 218.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1497 of 1744)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:71HT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MHP SE is a Ukraine-based company engaged in the poultry farming business. The company operates in four segments: the Poultry & Related Operations Segment, the Vegetable Oil Operations Segment, the Agricultural Operations Segment, and the European Operating Segment. The poultry and related operations integrate all functions related to the production & sale of chicken products, vegetable oil, and mixed fodder. The Vegetable Oil Operations Segment comprises production and sales of vegetable oil and related products. The Agricultural Operations Segment produces grain-growing operations and milk cattle farming. The European Operating Segments sales of poultry meat and processed meat products. It generates the majority of its revenue from the poultry and related operations segment.
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