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Marfrig Global FoodsMBRFY -0.58%60 Debt-to-Equity is 6.42 as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 10.86. GuruFocus rates MBRFY with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,745 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Marfrig Global Foods ranks worse than 98.11% 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 Marfrig Global Foods's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MBRFY'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -27.36 Med: 10.86 Max: 96.91
Current: 6.42
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Marfrig Global Foods was 96.91. The lowest was -27.36. And the median was 10.86.
MBRFY's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 98.11% of 1745
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs MBRFY: 6.42
Marfrig Global Foods (OTCPK:MBRFY) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Marfrig Global Foods Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marfrig Global Foods'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Marfrig Global Foods'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.
Marfrig Global Foods Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Marfrig Global Foods's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marfrig Global Foods'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.
Marfrig Global Foods (MBRFY) has a Debt-to-Equity of 6.42 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Marfrig Global Foods and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 10.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Marfrig Global Foods ranks #1712 out of 1745 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 98.1%.
Is Marfrig Global Foods' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Marfrig Global Foods' current Debt-to-Equity of 6.42 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 10.86. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Marfrig Global Foods' value of 6.42 is 1465.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marfrig Global Foods ranks #1712 out of 1745 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Marfrig Global Foods has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marfrig Global Foods' Debt-to-Equity compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Marfrig Global Foods ranks #1712 out of 1745 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Marfrig Global Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Marfrig Global Foods' value of 6.42 is 1465.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.86 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Marfrig Global Foods 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 1,745 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. Marfrig Global Foods's current Debt-to-Equity of 6.42 is 1465.9% 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 Marfrig Global Foods 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. Marfrig Global Foods's current Debt-to-Equity is 6.42, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 10.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marfrig Global Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marfrig Global Foods (MBRFY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.03, compared to a current price of $2.91 — trading 43.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 6.42, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 10.86 and 1465.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.41. Marfrig Global Foods' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 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 Marfrig Global Foods (MBRFY), the current Debt-to-Equity is 6.42 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 Marfrig Global Foods (MBRFY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marfrig Global Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.91 is trading 43.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.03.
GuruFocus considers Marfrig Global Foods to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MBRFY:
Debt-to-Equity: 6.42 (41% below median its 10-year median of 10.86)
GF Value™: $2.03 vs. price of $2.91 (43.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1465.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1712 of 1745)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MBRFY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Marfrig Global Foods SA is a Processing of products (formed by cattle slaughter facilities in operation, which are also used in beef processing, and for the manufacture of animal nutrition products) and sale of animal-based (beef, pork, lamb, fish, and poultry) and plant-based proteins. The company organizes itself into four main segments: Beef - North America, Beef - South America, Poultry, Pork and Processed Products - BRF, and Corporate. The company earns more than half of its revenue through its operations in Beef - North America.
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