Masterbeef GroupMB +0.25%14 Debt-to-Equity is 4.45 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 4.45. GuruFocus rates MB with a GF Score™ of 14/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 317 Restaurants companies, Masterbeef Group ranks worse than 91.17% 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 Masterbeef Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MB'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1137.71 Med: 4.45 Max: 7.9
Current: 4.45
During the past 5 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Masterbeef Group was 7.90. The lowest was -1137.71. And the median was 4.45.
MB's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 91.17% of 317
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.9
vs MB: 4.45
Masterbeef Group (NAS:MB) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Masterbeef Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Masterbeef Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Masterbeef Group'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.
For the Restaurants subindustry, Masterbeef Group'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.
Masterbeef Group Debt-to-Equity vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Masterbeef Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Masterbeef Group'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.
Masterbeef Group (MB) has a Debt-to-Equity of 4.45 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Masterbeef Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Masterbeef Group ranks #289 out of 317 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 91.2%.
Is Masterbeef Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Masterbeef Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 4.45 is near median its 10-year median of 4.45. The Restaurants industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.90. Masterbeef Group's value of 4.45 is 394.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Masterbeef Group ranks #289 out of 317 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Masterbeef Group has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Masterbeef Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to BDL and NDLS?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Masterbeef Group ranks #289 out of 317 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Masterbeef Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.90. Masterbeef Group's value of 4.45 is 394.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.45 vs. the industry median of 0.90, Masterbeef Group 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 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. Masterbeef Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 4.45 is 394.4% 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 Masterbeef Group 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. Masterbeef Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 4.45, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Masterbeef Group stock overvalued right now?
Masterbeef Group (MB) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 4.45. The current Debt-to-Equity is 4.45, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.45 and 394.4% above the Restaurants industry median of 0.90. Masterbeef Group's overall GF Score™ is 14/100 with 2 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 Masterbeef Group (MB), the current Debt-to-Equity is 4.45 as of Dec. 2025. 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.
Masterbeef Group is a full-service restaurant group in Hong Kong, specializing in Taiwanese hotpot and Taiwanese barbecue. The company operates restaurant outlets under the Master Beef and Anping Grill brands. The company operates under a single operating segment, that is, the catering service. Geographically, the company generates all of its revenue from Hong Kong.
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