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Philippine SevenPHS:SEVN -1.77%87 Debt-to-Equity is 1.18 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 1.17. GuruFocus rates PHS:SEVN with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱54.11 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 279 Retail - Defensive companies, Philippine Seven ranks worse than 68.46% 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 Philippine Seven's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:SEVN'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18 Med: 1.17 Max: 1.92
Current: 1.18
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Philippine Seven was 1.92. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 1.17.
PHS:SEVN's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 68.46% of 279
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.55
vs PHS:SEVN: 1.18
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.
Philippine Seven Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Philippine Seven Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Philippine Seven'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, Philippine Seven'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.
Philippine Seven Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Philippine Seven's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Philippine Seven'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.
Philippine Seven (PHS:SEVN) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.18 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Philippine Seven and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.17. Over the past decade, Philippine Seven's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.18 to 1.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Philippine Seven ranks #191 out of 279 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 68.5%.
Is Philippine Seven's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Philippine Seven's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.18 is near median its 10-year median of 1.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 1.92. The Retail - Defensive industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.55. Philippine Seven's value of 1.18 is 114.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Philippine Seven ranks #191 out of 279 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Philippine Seven has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Philippine Seven's Debt-to-Equity compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Philippine Seven ranks #191 out of 279 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Philippine Seven in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.55. Philippine Seven's value of 1.18 is 114.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Philippine Seven's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.18 to 1.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.17 vs. the industry median of 0.55, Philippine Seven 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. Philippine Seven's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.18 is 114.5% 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 Philippine Seven 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. Philippine Seven's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.18, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Philippine Seven stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Philippine Seven (PHS:SEVN) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱54.11, compared to a current price of ₱33.30 — trading 38.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.18, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.17 and 114.5% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.55. Philippine Seven's overall GF Score™ is 87/100. 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 Philippine Seven (PHS:SEVN), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.18 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 Philippine Seven (PHS:SEVN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Philippine Seven stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱33.30 is trading 38.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱54.11.
GuruFocus considers Philippine Seven to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:SEVN:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.18 (near median its 10-year median of 1.17)
GF Value™: ₱54.11 vs. price of ₱33.30 (38.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 114.5% above the Retail - Defensive median (#191 of 279)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:SEVN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Philippine Seven Corp and its subsidiaries are engaged in retailing, merchandising, buying, selling, marketing, importing, exporting, franchising, acquiring, holding, distributing, warehousing, trading, exchanging, and handling payments for grocery items, dry goods, food products, beverages, and other consumer goods, along with operating warehouses, storage, delivery vehicles, and related facilities. The group is also involved in the management, development, sale, exchange, and holding of real estate, including buildings, houses, apartments, and other structures. Its revenues are derived from merchandise sales, franchise revenue, service income, rental income, and interest income. The company operates through a single segment, the store operations segment.
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