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Burger Fuel GroupNZSE:BFG 42 Debt-to-Equity is 1.53 as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 2.09. GuruFocus rates NZSE:BFG with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$0.83 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 319 Restaurants companies, Burger Fuel Group ranks worse than 72.1% 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 Burger Fuel Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
NZSE:BFG'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.53 Med: 2.09 Max: 3.03
Current: 1.53
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Burger Fuel Group was 3.03. The lowest was 1.53. And the median was 2.09.
NZSE:BFG's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 72.1% of 319
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.84
vs NZSE:BFG: 1.53
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.
Burger Fuel Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Burger Fuel Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Burger Fuel Group'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.
NZSE:BFG vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Burger Fuel Group'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.
Burger Fuel Group Debt-to-Equity vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Burger Fuel Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Burger Fuel Group'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.
Burger Fuel Group (NZSE:BFG) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.53 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Burger Fuel Group and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 2.09. Over the past decade, Burger Fuel Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.53 to 3.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Burger Fuel Group ranks #230 out of 319 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 72.1%.
Is Burger Fuel Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Burger Fuel Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.53 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 2.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.53 to a high of 3.03. The Restaurants industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.84. Burger Fuel Group's value of 1.53 is 82.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Burger Fuel Group ranks #230 out of 319 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Burger Fuel Group has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Burger Fuel Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Burger Fuel Group ranks #230 out of 319 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Burger Fuel Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.84. Burger Fuel Group's value of 1.53 is 82.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Burger Fuel Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.53 to 3.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.09 vs. the industry median of 0.84, Burger Fuel Group 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 Restaurants company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Restaurants companies is 0.84, based on 319 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. Burger Fuel Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.53 is 82.1% 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 Burger Fuel Group and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Burger Fuel Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.53, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 2.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Burger Fuel Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burger Fuel Group (NZSE:BFG) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$0.83, compared to a current price of NZ$0.35 — trading 58.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.53, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 2.09 and 82.1% above the Restaurants industry median of 0.84. Burger Fuel Group's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Burger Fuel Group (NZSE:BFG), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.53 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 Burger Fuel Group (NZSE:BFG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burger Fuel Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NZ$0.35 is trading 58.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$0.83.
GuruFocus considers Burger Fuel Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:BFG:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.53 (27% below median its 10-year median of 2.09)
GF Value™: NZ$0.83 vs. price of NZ$0.35 (58.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 82.1% above the Restaurants median (#230 of 319)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:BFG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Burger Fuel Group Ltd engages in the development and management of both franchised and company-owned gourmet burger and chicken restaurants. It offers Grass Fed Beef, Free Range Chicken, Plant Powered, Light weights, Kid meals, Gourmet Sides, Drinks, Sauces, and others. The company operates in two segments consisting of geographical locations including New Zeal and the International market. It derives a majority of its revenue from New Zealand.
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