MerryMart ConsumerPHS:MM 78 Debt-to-Equity is 3.00 as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 2.33. GuruFocus rates PHS:MM with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱1.11 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 279 Retail - Defensive companies, MerryMart Consumer ranks worse than 89.61% 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 MerryMart Consumer's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:MM'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.47 Med: 2.33 Max: 3.26
Current: 3
During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of MerryMart Consumer was 3.26. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 2.33.
PHS:MM's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 89.61% of 279
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.55
vs PHS:MM: 3.00
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.
MerryMart Consumer Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
MerryMart Consumer Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MerryMart Consumer'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.
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, MerryMart Consumer'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.
MerryMart Consumer Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, MerryMart Consumer's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MerryMart Consumer'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.
MerryMart Consumer (PHS:MM) has a Debt-to-Equity of 3.00 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on MerryMart Consumer and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 2.33. Over the past decade, MerryMart Consumer's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.47 to 3.26. According to the industry distribution chart, MerryMart Consumer ranks #250 out of 279 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 89.6%.
Is MerryMart Consumer's Debt-to-Equity too high?
MerryMart Consumer's current Debt-to-Equity of 3.00 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 2.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 3.26. The Retail - Defensive industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.55. MerryMart Consumer's value of 3.00 is 445.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MerryMart Consumer ranks #250 out of 279 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MerryMart Consumer has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MerryMart Consumer's Debt-to-Equity compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, MerryMart Consumer ranks #250 out of 279 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places MerryMart Consumer in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.55. MerryMart Consumer's value of 3.00 is 445.5% above this benchmark. Historically, MerryMart Consumer's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.47 to 3.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.33 vs. the industry median of 0.55, MerryMart Consumer 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 279 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. MerryMart Consumer's current Debt-to-Equity of 3.00 is 445.5% 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 MerryMart Consumer 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. MerryMart Consumer's current Debt-to-Equity is 3.00, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 2.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MerryMart Consumer stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MerryMart Consumer (PHS:MM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱1.11, compared to a current price of ₱0.44 — trading 60.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 3.00, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 2.33 and 445.5% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.55. MerryMart Consumer's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 9 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 MerryMart Consumer (PHS:MM), the current Debt-to-Equity is 3.00 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 MerryMart Consumer (PHS:MM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MerryMart Consumer stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱0.44 is trading 60.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱1.11.
GuruFocus considers MerryMart Consumer to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for PHS:MM:
Debt-to-Equity: 3.00 (29% above median its 10-year median of 2.33)
GF Value™: ₱1.11 vs. price of ₱0.44 (60.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 445.5% above the Retail - Defensive median (#250 of 279)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:MM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MerryMart Consumer Corp is an emerging consumer-focused retail company. It is engaged in the operation of retail stores in the supermarket and household essentials category. It operates through Four divisions namely, MerryMart Grocery; MerryMart Market; and MerryMart Store, MerryMart Wholesale. It generates revenues from trading and selling goods and consumer products on a wholesale or retail basis.
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