Central Azucarera De TarlacPHS:CAT -0.70%79 Debt-to-Equity is 0.36 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 0.48. GuruFocus rates PHS:CAT with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱11.94 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,742 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Central Azucarera De Tarlac ranks better than 54.36% 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 Central Azucarera De Tarlac's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:CAT'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25 Med: 0.48 Max: 0.96
Current: 0.36
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Central Azucarera De Tarlac was 0.96. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.48.
PHS:CAT's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 54.36% of 1742
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs PHS:CAT: 0.36
Central Azucarera De Tarlac (PHS:CAT) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Central Azucarera De Tarlac Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Central Azucarera De Tarlac 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.
PHS:CAT vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Central Azucarera De Tarlac'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.
Central Azucarera De Tarlac Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Central Azucarera De Tarlac's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Azucarera De Tarlac'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.
Central Azucarera De Tarlac (PHS:CAT) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.36 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Central Azucarera De Tarlac and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 0.48. Over the past decade, Central Azucarera De Tarlac's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.25 to 0.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Azucarera De Tarlac ranks #795 out of 1742 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 45.6%.
Is Central Azucarera De Tarlac's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Central Azucarera De Tarlac's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.36 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 0.96. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Central Azucarera De Tarlac's value of 0.36 is 12.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Azucarera De Tarlac ranks #795 out of 1742 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Central Azucarera De Tarlac has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Azucarera De Tarlac's Debt-to-Equity compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Central Azucarera De Tarlac ranks #795 out of 1742 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Central Azucarera De Tarlac in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Central Azucarera De Tarlac's value of 0.36 is 12.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Central Azucarera De Tarlac's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.25 to 0.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.48 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Central Azucarera De Tarlac has consistently been below 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 1,742 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. Central Azucarera De Tarlac's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.36 is 12.2% below 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 Central Azucarera De Tarlac 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. Central Azucarera De Tarlac's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.36, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 0.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Azucarera De Tarlac stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Azucarera De Tarlac (PHS:CAT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱11.94, compared to a current price of ₱9.89 — trading 17.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.36, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.48 and 12.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.41. Central Azucarera De Tarlac's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 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 Central Azucarera De Tarlac (PHS:CAT), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.36 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 Central Azucarera De Tarlac (PHS:CAT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Azucarera De Tarlac stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱9.89 is trading 17.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱11.94.
GuruFocus considers Central Azucarera De Tarlac to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:CAT:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.36 (25% below median its 10-year median of 0.48)
GF Value™: ₱11.94 vs. price of ₱9.89 (17.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#795 of 1742)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:CAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Azucarera De Tarlac Inc is a company engaged in the business of sugar milling. It engages in the production of raw and refined sugar, alcohol, liquid carbon dioxide and yeast. It operates through the following segments: Sugar and by-Products, Real estate and Industrial services. The Sugar and by-Products segment involve the production of sugar and sugar by-products. Real estate and Industrial services include developing, leasing and selling real properties and other ancillary services. The Sugar and By-Products segment accounts majorly in the firm's revenue while it principally operates in the Philippines.
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