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Constellation BrandsLTS:0REP 64 Debt-to-Equity is 1.28 as of May. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 1.18. GuruFocus rates LTS:0REP with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF264.15. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 180 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Constellation Brands ranks worse than 88.89% 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 Constellation Brands's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0REP'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.81 Med: 1.18 Max: 1.76
Current: 1.28
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Constellation Brands was 1.76. The lowest was 0.81. And the median was 1.18.
LTS:0REP's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 88.89% of 180
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 0.38
vs LTS:0REP: 1.28
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Constellation Brands Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Constellation Brands Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Constellation Brands'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.
LTS:0REP vs TAP, SAM, BUD: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Constellation Brands'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.
Constellation Brands Debt-to-Equity vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Constellation Brands's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Constellation Brands'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.
Constellation Brands (LTS:0REP) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.28 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Constellation Brands and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.18. Over the past decade, Constellation Brands' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.81 to 1.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Constellation Brands ranks #160 out of 180 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 88.9%.
Is Constellation Brands' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Constellation Brands' current Debt-to-Equity of 1.28 is near median its 10-year median of 1.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.81 to a high of 1.76. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.38. Constellation Brands' value of 1.28 is 236.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Constellation Brands ranks #160 out of 180 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Constellation Brands has a GF Score™ of 64/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Constellation Brands' Debt-to-Equity compare to TAP and SAM?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Constellation Brands ranks #160 out of 180 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Constellation Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.38. Constellation Brands' value of 1.28 is 236.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Constellation Brands' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.81 to 1.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.18 vs. the industry median of 0.38, Constellation Brands 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 0.38, based on 180 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. Constellation Brands's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.28 is 236.8% 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 Constellation Brands and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Constellation Brands's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.28, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Constellation Brands stock overvalued right now?
Constellation Brands (LTS:0REP) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 1.28. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF264.15, compared to a current price of CHF196.36 — trading 25.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.28, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.18 and 236.8% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 0.38. Constellation Brands' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 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 Constellation Brands (LTS:0REP), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.28 as of May. 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 Constellation Brands (LTS:0REP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Constellation Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF196.36 is trading 25.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF264.15.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0REP:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.28 (near median its 10-year median of 1.18)
GF Value™: CHF264.15 vs. price of CHF196.36 (25.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 236.8% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#160 of 180)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0REP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Constellation Brands is the largest provider of alcoholic beverages across the beer, wine, and spirits categories in the US, generating more than 90% of revenue from Mexican beer imports under top-selling brands such as Modelo and Corona. The rest of the business includes some remaining wine and spirits brands, categories where the company has pruned assets in recent years. With its exclusive rights tied to the Mexican beer brands effective only in the US, the firm has limited revenue exposure to international markets. Constellation owns a 10% stake in Canopy Growth, a medicinal and recreational cannabis producer in Canada, and has a 50/50 joint venture with glass manufacturer Owens-Illinois in Mexico.
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