Fuller Smith & TurnerLSE:FSTA +1.43%80 Debt-to-Equity is 0.51 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 0.57. GuruFocus rates LSE:FSTA with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of £7.49 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 317 Restaurants companies, Fuller Smith & Turner ranks better than 69.09% 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 Fuller Smith & Turner's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:FSTA'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49 Med: 0.57 Max: 0.85
Current: 0.51
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Fuller Smith & Turner was 0.85. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 0.57.
LSE:FSTA's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 69.09% of 317
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.9
vs LSE:FSTA: 0.51
Fuller Smith & Turner (LSE:FSTA) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Fuller Smith & Turner Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Fuller Smith & Turner Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fuller Smith & Turner'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:FSTA vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Fuller Smith & Turner'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.
Fuller Smith & Turner Debt-to-Equity vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Fuller Smith & Turner's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fuller Smith & Turner'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.
Fuller Smith & Turner (LSE:FSTA) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.51 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Fuller Smith & Turner and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 0.57. Over the past decade, Fuller Smith & Turner's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.49 to 0.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Fuller Smith & Turner ranks #98 out of 317 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 30.9%.
Is Fuller Smith & Turner's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Fuller Smith & Turner's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.51 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 0.85. The Restaurants industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.90. Fuller Smith & Turner's value of 0.51 is 43.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fuller Smith & Turner ranks #98 out of 317 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fuller Smith & Turner has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fuller Smith & Turner's Debt-to-Equity compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Fuller Smith & Turner ranks #98 out of 317 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Fuller Smith & Turner in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.90. Fuller Smith & Turner's value of 0.51 is 43.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Fuller Smith & Turner's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.49 to 0.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.57 vs. the industry median of 0.90, Fuller Smith & Turner 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 a Restaurants company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Restaurants companies is 0.90, based on 317 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. Fuller Smith & Turner's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.51 is 43.3% 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 Fuller Smith & Turner and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fuller Smith & Turner's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.51, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 0.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fuller Smith & Turner stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fuller Smith & Turner (LSE:FSTA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £7.49, compared to a current price of £7.10 — trading 5.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.51, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.57 and 43.3% below the Restaurants industry median of 0.90. Fuller Smith & Turner's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Fuller Smith & Turner (LSE:FSTA), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.51 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 Fuller Smith & Turner (LSE:FSTA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fuller Smith & Turner stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £7.10 is trading 5.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £7.49.
GuruFocus considers Fuller Smith & Turner to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:FSTA:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.51 (11% below median its 10-year median of 0.57)
GF Value™: £7.49 vs. price of £7.10 (5.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.3% below the Restaurants median (#98 of 317)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:FSTA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fuller Smith & Turner PLC is a family-owned operator of pubs and hotels in the United Kingdom. The company functions through two segments: Managed Pubs and Hotels and Tenanted Inns. Managed Pubs and Hotels, which comprises managed pubs, managed hotels, Bel & The Dragon, and Cotswold Inns & Hotels. Tenanted Inns, comprises pubs operated by third parties under tenancy or lease agreements. Managed Pubs and Hotels segment generates majority of the revenue for the company. All of the Group's business is within the UK.
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