Cosco Capital (PHS:COSCO) Debt-to-Equity: 0.53 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

PHS:COSCO Cosco Capital Inc PHS:COSCO
96 GF Score
Price ₱8.50
GF Value ₱6.83
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Cosco Capital Debt-to-Equity?

Cosco Capital PHS:COSCO +1.19% 96 Debt-to-Equity is 0.53 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.53. GuruFocus rates PHS:COSCO with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱6.83 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 281 Retail - Defensive companies, Cosco Capital ranks better than 51.25% on this metric.

Cosco Capital's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱1,884 Mil. Cosco Capital's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱55,057 Mil. Cosco Capital's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱106,777 Mil. Cosco Capital's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.53.

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 Cosco Capital's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

PHS:COSCO' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22   Med: 0.53   Max: 0.64
Current: 0.53

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Cosco Capital was 0.64. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.53.

PHS:COSCO's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than
51.25% of 281 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.55 vs PHS:COSCO: 0.53

Cosco Capital  (PHS:COSCO) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


Be Aware

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.


Cosco Capital Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


Cosco Capital Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Cosco Capital'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.

Cosco Capital Debt-to-Equity Chart

Cosco Capital Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.53 0.55 0.54 0.58 0.54

Cosco Capital Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Debt-to-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.57 0.60 0.58 0.54 0.53

PHS:COSCO vs KR, SFM: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Cosco Capital'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.


Cosco Capital Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cosco Capital's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cosco Capital's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


PHS:COSCO
96GF Score
Cosco Capital Inc PHS:COSCO
Debt-to-Equity is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Cosco Capital Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Cosco Capital's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Cosco Capital's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Equity →
What does a Debt-to-Equity of 0.53 mean?
Cosco Capital (PHS:COSCO) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.53 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Cosco Capital and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.53. Over the past decade, Cosco Capital's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.22 to 0.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Cosco Capital ranks #137 out of 281 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 48.8%.
Is Cosco Capital's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Cosco Capital's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.53 is near median its 10-year median of 0.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 0.64. The Retail - Defensive industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.55. Cosco Capital's value of 0.53 is 3.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cosco Capital ranks #137 out of 281 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cosco Capital has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cosco Capital's Debt-to-Equity compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Cosco Capital ranks #137 out of 281 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Cosco Capital in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.55. Cosco Capital's value of 0.53 is 3.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Cosco Capital's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.22 to 0.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.53 vs. the industry median of 0.55, Cosco Capital 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.55, based on 281 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. Cosco Capital's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.53 is 3.6% 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 Cosco Capital 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. Cosco Capital's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.53, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cosco Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cosco Capital (PHS:COSCO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱6.83, compared to a current price of ₱8.50 — trading 24.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.53, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.53 and 3.6% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.55. Cosco Capital's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 7 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 Cosco Capital (PHS:COSCO), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.53 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 Cosco Capital (PHS:COSCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cosco Capital stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₱8.50 is trading 24.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱6.83. GuruFocus considers Cosco Capital to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:COSCO:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 0.53 (near median its 10-year median of 0.53)
  • GF Value™: ₱6.83 vs. price of ₱8.50 (24.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3.6% below the Retail - Defensive median (#137 of 281)

No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:COSCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cosco Capital Business Description

Address Number 900 D. Romualdez Street, 3rd Floor, New Tabacalera Building, Paco, Manila, PHL, 1007
Cosco Capital Inc primary purpose from an oil and mineral exploration and development corporation into a holding company so that it may pursue other businesses as opportunity comes. The company's segment are: Grocery retail; Specialty retail Includes selling of office supplies both on wholesale and retail business; Liquor distribution Includes selling of purchased goods based on a distributorship channel; Real estate and property leasing Includes real estate activities; and Oil and mining Includes exploration, development and production of oil, gas, metallic and nonmetallic reserves . It derives maximum revenue from Grocery Retail segment which includes selling of purchased goods to a retail market.
96GF Score

Get the complete analysis for PHS:COSCO

Debt-to-Equity is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

₱8.50
Price
₱6.83
GF Value