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Shivashrit FoodsNSE:SHIVASHRIT -0.76%18 Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 as of Mar. 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 1.51. GuruFocus rates NSE:SHIVASHRIT with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,746 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Shivashrit Foods ranks worse than 52.75% 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 Shivashrit Foods's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SHIVASHRIT'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46 Med: 1.51 Max: 2.08
Current: 0.46
During the past 4 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Shivashrit Foods was 2.08. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 1.51.
NSE:SHIVASHRIT's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 52.75% of 1746
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.415
vs NSE:SHIVASHRIT: 0.46
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.
Shivashrit Foods Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Shivashrit Foods Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shivashrit 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.
Shivashrit Foods Debt-to-Equity Chart
Shivashrit Foods Annual Data
Trend
Mar23
Mar24
Mar25
Mar26
Debt-to-Equity
2.08
1.64
1.39
0.46
Shivashrit Foods Semi-Annual Data
Mar23
Mar24
Mar25
Mar26
Debt-to-Equity
2.08
1.64
1.39
0.46
NSE:SHIVASHRIT vs KHC, GIS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Shivashrit 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.
Shivashrit Foods Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Shivashrit Foods's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shivashrit 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.
Shivashrit Foods (NSE:SHIVASHRIT) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.46 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Shivashrit Foods and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 1.51. Over the past decade, Shivashrit Foods' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.46 to 2.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Shivashrit Foods ranks #921 out of 1746 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 52.7%.
Is Shivashrit Foods' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Shivashrit Foods' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.46 is 70% below median its 10-year median of 1.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 2.08. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Shivashrit Foods' value of 0.46 is 10.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shivashrit Foods ranks #921 out of 1746 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shivashrit Foods has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shivashrit Foods' Debt-to-Equity compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Shivashrit Foods ranks #921 out of 1746 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Shivashrit Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Shivashrit Foods' value of 0.46 is 10.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Shivashrit Foods' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.46 to 2.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.51 vs. the industry median of 0.42, Shivashrit 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 0.42, based on 1,746 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. Shivashrit Foods's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.46 is 10.8% 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 Shivashrit Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shivashrit Foods's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.46, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 1.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shivashrit Foods stock overvalued right now?
Shivashrit Foods (NSE:SHIVASHRIT) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.46. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.46, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 1.51 and 10.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.42. Shivashrit Foods' overall GF Score™ is 18/100 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 Shivashrit Foods (NSE:SHIVASHRIT), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 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.
Shivashrit Foods Ltd is a manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of potato flakes. The company has a dedicated potato processing and manufacturing facility at Aligarh in Western Uttar Pradesh, India, for the production of potato flakes. It specializes in the manufacturing of premium-grade potato flakes, used in ready-to-eat meals, snack foods, and processed food products. Its product portfolio is designed to cater to the specific requirements of both Overseas and domestic food manufacturers, offering consistency in quality and a long shelf life. The company currently owns three brands: Shivashrit, Shreeaahar, and Flaker's.
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