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Olam GroupOLGPF -3.25%48 Debt-to-Equity is 2.20 as of Dec. 2025, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 2.21. GuruFocus rates OLGPF with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.74 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 282 Retail - Defensive companies, Olam Group ranks worse than 85.46% 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 Olam Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
OLGPF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.78 Med: 2.21 Max: 3.3
Current: 2.2
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Olam Group was 3.30. The lowest was 1.78. And the median was 2.21.
OLGPF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 85.46% of 282
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.55
vs OLGPF: 2.20
Olam Group (OTCPK:OLGPF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Olam Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Olam Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Olam 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.
OLGPF vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Olam 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.
Olam Group Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Olam Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Olam 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.
Olam Group (OLGPF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 2.20 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Olam Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.21. Over the past decade, Olam Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.78 to 3.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Olam Group ranks #241 out of 282 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 85.5%.
Is Olam Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Olam Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.20 is near median its 10-year median of 2.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.78 to a high of 3.30. The Retail - Defensive industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.55. Olam Group's value of 2.20 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Olam Group ranks #241 out of 282 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Olam Group has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Olam Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Olam Group ranks #241 out of 282 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Olam Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.55. Olam Group's value of 2.20 is 300% above this benchmark. Historically, Olam Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.78 to 3.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.21 vs. the industry median of 0.55, Olam 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.55, based on 282 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. Olam Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.20 is 300% 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 Olam Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Olam Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 2.20, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Olam Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Olam Group (OLGPF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.74, compared to a current price of $0.93 — trading 25.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 2.20, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.21 and 300% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.55. Olam Group's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 11 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 Olam Group (OLGPF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 2.20 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 Olam Group (OLGPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Olam Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.93 is trading 25.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.74.
GuruFocus considers Olam Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OLGPF:
Debt-to-Equity: 2.20 (near median its 10-year median of 2.21)
GF Value™: $0.74 vs. price of $0.93 (25.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 300% above the Retail - Defensive median (#241 of 282)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OLGPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Olam Group Ltd is a food and agri-business supplying customers with food ingredients, feed, and fibre. The company and its subsidiaries operate in the following business segments: Olam Food Ingredients and the Remaining Olam Group. It generates maximum revenue from the Olam Food Ingredients segment, which includes Cocoa, Coffee, Nuts, Spices, and Dairy. Geographically, the company derives the majority of its revenue from Asia, the Middle East, and Australia, and the rest from Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
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