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MGP IngredientsMGPI +3.27%57 Debt-to-Equity is 0.64 as of Jun. 2026, which is 94% above its 10-year median of 0.33. GuruFocus rates MGPI with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.13 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 181 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, MGP Ingredients ranks worse than 66.85% 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 MGP Ingredients's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MGPI'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 0.33 Max: 0.64
Current: 0.64
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of MGP Ingredients was 0.64. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.33.
MGPI's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 66.85% of 181
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 0.38
vs MGPI: 0.64
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.
MGP Ingredients Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
MGP Ingredients Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MGP Ingredients'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.
MGPI vs AGCC, SNDL, CWGL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, MGP Ingredients'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.
MGP Ingredients Debt-to-Equity vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, MGP Ingredients's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MGP Ingredients'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.
MGP Ingredients (MGPI) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.64 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on MGP Ingredients and its competitors. This is 94% above median its historical median of 0.33. Over the past decade, MGP Ingredients' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.15 to 0.64. According to the industry distribution chart, MGP Ingredients ranks #121 out of 181 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 66.9%.
Is MGP Ingredients' Debt-to-Equity too high?
MGP Ingredients' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.64 is 94% above median its 10-year median of 0.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.64. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.38. MGP Ingredients' value of 0.64 is 68.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MGP Ingredients ranks #121 out of 181 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MGP Ingredients has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MGP Ingredients' Debt-to-Equity compare to AGCC and SNDL?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, MGP Ingredients ranks #121 out of 181 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places MGP Ingredients in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.38. MGP Ingredients' value of 0.64 is 68.4% above this benchmark. Historically, MGP Ingredients' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.15 to 0.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.33 vs. the industry median of 0.38, MGP Ingredients 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 181 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. MGP Ingredients's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.64 is 68.4% 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 MGP Ingredients 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. MGP Ingredients's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.64, which is 94% above median its own 10-year median of 0.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MGP Ingredients stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MGP Ingredients (MGPI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.13, compared to a current price of $17.68 — trading 29.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.64, which is 94% above median its 10-year median of 0.33 and 68.4% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 0.38. MGP Ingredients' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 MGP Ingredients (MGPI), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.64 as of Jun. 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 MGP Ingredients (MGPI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MGP Ingredients stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $17.68 is trading 29.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $25.13.
GuruFocus considers MGP Ingredients to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MGPI:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.64 (94% above median its 10-year median of 0.33)
GF Value™: $25.13 vs. price of $17.68 (29.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 68.4% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#121 of 181)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MGPI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MGP Ingredients Inc is a producer and supplier of distilled spirits, specialty wheat protein, and starch food ingredients based in the United States. It operates in three reportable segments: Distillery Solutions, Branded Spirits Segment, and Ingredient Solutions. Maximum revenue is generated from the Branded Spirits segment, which consists of a portfolio of brands that it produces through its distilleries and bottling facilities and sells to distributors or to state governments that directly control the sale of alcohol. MGP's branded spirits include various brands across numerous categories and price tiers, such as Penelope Bourbon, Yellowstone Bourbon, Minor Case Straight Rye Whiskey, Brady's Irish Cream, Exotico Tequila, Arrow Cordials, Canada House Canadian Whisky, Lady Bligh Rum, etc.
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