Baba Food Processing (India) (NSE:BABAFP) Debt-to-Equity: 1.19 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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NSE:BABAFP Baba Food Processing (India) Ltd NSE:BABAFP
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What is Baba Food Processing (India) Debt-to-Equity?

Baba Food Processing (India) NSE:BABAFP -1.00% 40 Debt-to-Equity is 1.19 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 1.25. GuruFocus rates NSE:BABAFP with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹45.16 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,743 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Baba Food Processing (India) ranks worse than 83.13% on this metric.

Baba Food Processing (India)'s Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹187 Mil. Baba Food Processing (India)'s Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹547 Mil. Baba Food Processing (India)'s Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹619 Mil. Baba Food Processing (India)'s debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.19.

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 Baba Food Processing (India)'s Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:BABAFP' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.44   Med: 1.25   Max: 1.41
Current: 1.19

During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Baba Food Processing (India) was 1.41. The lowest was 0.44. And the median was 1.25.

NSE:BABAFP's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than
83.13% of 1743 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.41 vs NSE:BABAFP: 1.19

Baba Food Processing (India)  (NSE:BABAFP) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


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Baba Food Processing (India) Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


Baba Food Processing (India) Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Baba Food Processing (India)'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.

Baba Food Processing (India) Debt-to-Equity Chart

Baba Food Processing (India) Annual Data
Trend Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 1.39 1.31 0.44 0.85 1.19

Baba Food Processing (India) Semi-Annual Data
Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Debt-to-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.44 0.44 0.85 1.20 1.19

NSE:BABAFP vs KHC, GIS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Baba Food Processing (India)'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.


Baba Food Processing (India) Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Baba Food Processing (India)'s Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Baba Food Processing (India)'s Debt-to-Equity falls into.


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Baba Food Processing (India) Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Baba Food Processing (India)'s Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Baba Food Processing (India)'s Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.

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What does a Debt-to-Equity of 1.19 mean?
Baba Food Processing (India) (NSE:BABAFP) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.19 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Baba Food Processing (India) and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.25. Over the past decade, Baba Food Processing (India)'s Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.44 to 1.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Baba Food Processing (India) ranks #1449 out of 1743 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 83.1%.
Is Baba Food Processing (India)'s Debt-to-Equity too high?
Baba Food Processing (India)'s current Debt-to-Equity of 1.19 is near median its 10-year median of 1.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.44 to a high of 1.41. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Baba Food Processing (India)'s value of 1.19 is 190.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Baba Food Processing (India) ranks #1449 out of 1743 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Baba Food Processing (India) has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Baba Food Processing (India)'s Debt-to-Equity compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Baba Food Processing (India) ranks #1449 out of 1743 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Baba Food Processing (India) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Baba Food Processing (India)'s value of 1.19 is 190.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Baba Food Processing (India)'s own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.44 to 1.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.25 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Baba Food Processing (India) 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 1,743 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. Baba Food Processing (India)'s current Debt-to-Equity of 1.19 is 190.2% 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 Baba Food Processing (India) 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. Baba Food Processing (India)'s current Debt-to-Equity is 1.19, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Baba Food Processing (India) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baba Food Processing (India) (NSE:BABAFP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹45.16, compared to a current price of ₹24.75 — trading 45.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.19, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.25 and 190.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.41. Baba Food Processing (India)'s overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 9 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 Baba Food Processing (India) (NSE:BABAFP), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.19 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 Baba Food Processing (India) (NSE:BABAFP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baba Food Processing (India) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹24.75 is trading 45.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹45.16. GuruFocus considers Baba Food Processing (India) to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:BABAFP:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 1.19 (near median its 10-year median of 1.25)
  • GF Value™: ₹45.16 vs. price of ₹24.75 (45.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 190.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1449 of 1743)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:BABAFP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Baba Food Processing (India) Business Description

Address Ratu Road, 6th Floor, Home Decor Building, Opposite Durga Mandir, Ranchi, JH, IND, 834001
Baba Food Processing (India) Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of food-based products such as wheat flour and allied flour products like refined flour (maida), Semolina (suji), Bran etc. The company operates in the agro-products manufacturing industry. It sells its products under the brands brands are Bhajan and Panchakanya. The company generates revenue from the sale of its products.
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