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Performance Food Group CoPFGC -1.15%83 Debt-to-Equity is 1.59 as of Jun. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 1.41. GuruFocus rates PFGC with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $93.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 278 Retail - Defensive companies, Performance Food Group Co ranks worse than 79.5% 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 Performance Food Group Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
PFGC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.04 Med: 1.41 Max: 1.79
Current: 1.59
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Performance Food Group Co was 1.79. The lowest was 1.04. And the median was 1.41.
PFGC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 79.5% of 278
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.55
vs PFGC: 1.59
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.
Performance Food Group Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Performance Food Group Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
PFGC vs USFD, CHEF, UNFI: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Performance Food Group Co'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.
Performance Food Group Co Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Performance Food Group Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Performance Food Group Co'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.
Performance Food Group Co (PFGC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.59 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Performance Food Group Co and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 1.41. Over the past decade, Performance Food Group Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.04 to 1.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Performance Food Group Co ranks #221 out of 278 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 79.5%.
Is Performance Food Group Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Performance Food Group Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.59 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 1.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.04 to a high of 1.79. The Retail - Defensive industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.55. Performance Food Group Co's value of 1.59 is 189.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Performance Food Group Co ranks #221 out of 278 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Performance Food Group Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Performance Food Group Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to USFD and CHEF?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Performance Food Group Co ranks #221 out of 278 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Performance Food Group Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.55. Performance Food Group Co's value of 1.59 is 189.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Performance Food Group Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.04 to 1.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.41 vs. the industry median of 0.55, Performance Food Group Co 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 278 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. Performance Food Group Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.59 is 189.1% 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 Performance Food Group Co 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. Performance Food Group Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.59, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 1.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Performance Food Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Performance Food Group Co (PFGC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $93.61, compared to a current price of $103.34 — trading 10.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.59, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 1.41 and 189.1% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.55. Performance Food Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Performance Food Group Co (PFGC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.59 as of Jun. 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 Performance Food Group Co (PFGC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Performance Food Group Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $103.34 is trading 10.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $93.61.
GuruFocus considers Performance Food Group Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PFGC:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.59 (13% above median its 10-year median of 1.41)
GF Value™: $93.61 vs. price of $103.34 (10.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 189.1% above the Retail - Defensive median (#221 of 278)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PFGC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Performance Food Group Co , markets and distributes national and company-branded food and food-related products. The company also specializes in distributing candy, snacks, beverages, cigarettes, other tobacco products, health and beauty care products and other items to vending distributors, box retailers, theaters, convenience stores, drug stores, grocery stores, travel providers, and hospitality providers. The company has three reportable segments: Foodservice, Vistar, and Convenience.
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