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Max's GroupPHS:MAXS -1.79%75 Debt-to-Equity is 0.77 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 0.90. GuruFocus rates PHS:MAXS with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱3.48 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 317 Restaurants companies, Max's Group ranks better than 53.63% 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 Max's Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:MAXS'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.68 Med: 0.9 Max: 1.76
Current: 0.77
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Max's Group was 1.76. The lowest was 0.68. And the median was 0.90.
PHS:MAXS's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 53.63% of 317
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.91
vs PHS:MAXS: 0.77
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.
Max's Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Max's Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Max's 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.
PHS:MAXS vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Max's 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.
Max's Group Debt-to-Equity vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Max's Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Max's 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.
Max's Group (PHS:MAXS) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.77 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Max's Group and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 0.90. Over the past decade, Max's Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.68 to 1.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Max's Group ranks #147 out of 317 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 46.4%.
Is Max's Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Max's Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.77 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 0.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 1.76. The Restaurants industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.91. Max's Group's value of 0.77 is 15.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Max's Group ranks #147 out of 317 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Max's Group has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Max's Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Max's Group ranks #147 out of 317 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Max's Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.91. Max's Group's value of 0.77 is 15.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Max's Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.68 to 1.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.90 vs. the industry median of 0.91, Max's Group 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 Restaurants company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Restaurants companies is 0.91, based on 317 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. Max's Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.77 is 15.4% 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 Max's Group and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Max's Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.77, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 0.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Max's Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Max's Group (PHS:MAXS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱3.48, compared to a current price of ₱2.20 — trading 36.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.77, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 0.90 and 15.4% below the Restaurants industry median of 0.91. Max's Group's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 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 Max's Group (PHS:MAXS), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.77 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 Max's Group (PHS:MAXS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Max's Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱2.20 is trading 36.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱3.48.
GuruFocus considers Max's Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for PHS:MAXS:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.77 (14% below median its 10-year median of 0.90)
GF Value™: ₱3.48 vs. price of ₱2.20 (36.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.4% below the Restaurants median (#147 of 317)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:MAXS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Max's Group Inc is engaged in the business of establishing, operating and maintaining restaurants, coffee shops, refreshments parlors, cocktail lounges and catering food. The company operates under the under the name and styles of Max's Restaurant, Pancake House, Maple, Dencio's, Singkit, Yellow Cab, Teriyaki Boy, Sizzlin' Steak, Max's Corner Bakery, Max's Group Kitchen, Max's All About Chicken, and All About Chicken. It offers a diverse cuisine covering American, Filipino, Japanese, Chinese, and French. The company has three business segments, namely: Food service, Commissary and Support services. It derives maximum revenue from the food services segment, which is involved in the operation and preparation of food products to be sold to company-owned and franchised stores.
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