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Mayr-Melnhof Karton AGMNHFF -6.47%65 Debt-to-Equity is 0.67 as of Dec. 2025, which is 49% above its 10-year median of 0.45. GuruFocus rates MNHFF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $73.82 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 362 Packaging & Containers companies, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG ranks worse than 64.36% 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 Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MNHFF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 0.45 Max: 1.01
Current: 0.67
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG was 1.01. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.45.
MNHFF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 64.36% of 362
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.425
vs MNHFF: 0.67
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG (OTCPK:MNHFF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG'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 Packaging & Containers subindustry, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG'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.
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG Debt-to-Equity vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG'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.
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG (MNHFF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.67 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG and its competitors. This is 49% above median its historical median of 0.45. Over the past decade, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.15 to 1.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG ranks #233 out of 362 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 64.4%.
Is Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.67 is 49% above median its 10-year median of 0.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 1.01. The Packaging & Containers industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's value of 0.67 is 57.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG ranks #233 out of 362 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's Debt-to-Equity compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG ranks #233 out of 362 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's value of 0.67 is 57.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.15 to 1.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.45 vs. the industry median of 0.43, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.43, based on 362 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. Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.67 is 57.6% 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 Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.67, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 0.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG (MNHFF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $73.82, compared to a current price of $92.59 — trading 25.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.67, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 0.45 and 57.6% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.43. Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG (MNHFF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.67 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 Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG (MNHFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $92.59 is trading 25.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $73.82.
GuruFocus considers Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MNHFF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.67 (49% above median its 10-year median of 0.45)
GF Value™: $73.82 vs. price of $92.59 (25.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 57.6% above the Packaging & Containers median (#233 of 362)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MNHFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG manufactures and sells a variety of folding cartons for consumer goods packaging. The firm organizes itself into two segments based on the product type. The MM packaging segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells packaging for consumer goods, which include cigarettes, pharmaceuticals, detergents, personal care products, and luxury products. The MM Board & Paper segment manufactures and markets numerous grades of cartonboard, focusing on coated cartonboard produced predominantly from recycled fibers as well as virgin fiber-based cartonboard. The vast majority of revenue comes from Europe.
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