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Maple Leaf FoodsMLFNF 59 Debt-to-Equity is 0.92 as of Mar. 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 0.62. GuruFocus rates MLFNF with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,745 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Maple Leaf Foods ranks worse than 76.56% 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 Maple Leaf Foods's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MLFNF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.62 Max: 1.41
Current: 0.92
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Maple Leaf Foods was 1.41. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.62.
MLFNF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 76.56% of 1745
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs MLFNF: 0.92
Maple Leaf Foods (OTCPK:MLFNF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Maple Leaf Foods Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Maple Leaf Foods Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Maple Leaf 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, Maple Leaf 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.
Maple Leaf Foods Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Maple Leaf Foods's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maple Leaf 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.
Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.92 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Maple Leaf Foods and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 0.62. Over the past decade, Maple Leaf Foods' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 1.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Maple Leaf Foods ranks #1336 out of 1745 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 76.6%.
Is Maple Leaf Foods' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Maple Leaf Foods' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.92 is 48% above median its 10-year median of 0.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 1.41. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Maple Leaf Foods' value of 0.92 is 124.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maple Leaf Foods ranks #1336 out of 1745 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Maple Leaf Foods has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maple Leaf Foods' Debt-to-Equity compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Maple Leaf Foods ranks #1336 out of 1745 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Maple Leaf Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Maple Leaf Foods' value of 0.92 is 124.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Maple Leaf Foods' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 1.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.62 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Maple Leaf 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. Maple Leaf Foods's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.92 is 124.4% 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 Maple Leaf 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. Maple Leaf Foods's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.92, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 0.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maple Leaf Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.41, compared to a current price of $20.41 — trading 41.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.92, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 0.62 and 124.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.41. Maple Leaf Foods' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 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 Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.92 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 Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $20.41 is trading 41.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.41.
GuruFocus considers Maple Leaf Foods to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MLFNF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.92 (48% above median its 10-year median of 0.62)
GF Value™: $14.41 vs. price of $20.41 (41.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 124.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1336 of 1745)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MLFNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maple Leaf Foods Inc is a protein-focused consumer packaged goods company that responsibly produces food products under brands including Maple Leaf, Maple Leaf Prime, Maple Leaf Natural Selections, Schneiders, Mina, Greenfield Natural Meat Co., Lightlife, and Field Roast. The company's portfolio includes prepared meats, ready-to-cook and ready-to-serve meals, value-added fresh pork and poultry, and plant protein products. Its main markets are Canada, the United States, and Others.
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