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Brunello Cucinelli SpAMIL:BC +0.68%92 Debt-to-Equity is 2.18 as of Dec. 2025, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 1.83. GuruFocus rates MIL:BC with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €119.08 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,019 Retail - Cyclical companies, Brunello Cucinelli SpA ranks worse than 88.03% 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 Brunello Cucinelli SpA's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:BC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27 Med: 1.83 Max: 2.62
Current: 2.18
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Brunello Cucinelli SpA was 2.62. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 1.83.
MIL:BC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 88.03% of 1019
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs MIL:BC: 2.18
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Brunello Cucinelli SpA Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Brunello Cucinelli SpA Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Brunello Cucinelli SpA'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 Luxury Goods subindustry, Brunello Cucinelli SpA'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.
Brunello Cucinelli SpA Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Brunello Cucinelli SpA's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brunello Cucinelli SpA'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.
Brunello Cucinelli SpA (MIL:BC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 2.18 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Brunello Cucinelli SpA and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 1.83. Over the past decade, Brunello Cucinelli SpA's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.27 to 2.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Brunello Cucinelli SpA ranks #897 out of 1019 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 88%.
Is Brunello Cucinelli SpA's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Brunello Cucinelli SpA's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.18 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 1.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 2.62. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Brunello Cucinelli SpA's value of 2.18 is 289.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brunello Cucinelli SpA ranks #897 out of 1019 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Brunello Cucinelli SpA has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brunello Cucinelli SpA's Debt-to-Equity compare to TPR and SIG?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Brunello Cucinelli SpA ranks #897 out of 1019 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Brunello Cucinelli SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Brunello Cucinelli SpA's value of 2.18 is 289.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Brunello Cucinelli SpA's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.27 to 2.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.83 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Brunello Cucinelli SpA 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.56, based on 1,019 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. Brunello Cucinelli SpA's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.18 is 289.3% 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 Brunello Cucinelli SpA and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brunello Cucinelli SpA's current Debt-to-Equity is 2.18, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 1.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brunello Cucinelli SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brunello Cucinelli SpA (MIL:BC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €119.08, compared to a current price of €82.86 — trading 30.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 2.18, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 1.83 and 289.3% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.56. Brunello Cucinelli SpA's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Brunello Cucinelli SpA (MIL:BC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 2.18 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.
Is Brunello Cucinelli SpA (MIL:BC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brunello Cucinelli SpA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €82.86 is trading 30.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €119.08.
GuruFocus considers Brunello Cucinelli SpA to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:BC:
Debt-to-Equity: 2.18 (19% above median its 10-year median of 1.83)
GF Value™: €119.08 vs. price of €82.86 (30.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 289.3% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#897 of 1019)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:BC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brunello Cucinelli, an Italian luxury apparel brand, keeps its entire supply chain in Italy, focusing on quality and hand-crafted design. Known for its cashmere-focused, timeless apparel, the brand appeals to luxury consumers who value enduring style over trends. Ready-to-wear clothing accounts for 85% of revenue and accessories for 15%. With a global presence, 35% of revenue comes from Europe, 37% from the Americas, and the remainder from a growing share in Asia. Women's collections contribute 50% of revenue, men's collections contribute 50%.
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