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Universal RobinaPHS:URC -0.17%82 Debt-to-Equity is 0.18 as of Mar. 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 0.35. GuruFocus rates PHS:URC with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱99.81 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,744 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Universal Robina ranks better than 70.47% 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 Universal Robina's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:URC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 0.35 Max: 0.59
Current: 0.18
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Universal Robina was 0.59. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.35.
PHS:URC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 70.47% of 1744
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.415
vs PHS:URC: 0.18
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.
Universal Robina Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Universal Robina Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Universal Robina'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Universal Robina'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.
Universal Robina Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Universal Robina's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Robina'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.
Universal Robina (PHS:URC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.18 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Universal Robina and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 0.35. Over the past decade, Universal Robina's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.17 to 0.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Robina ranks #515 out of 1744 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 29.5%.
Is Universal Robina's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Universal Robina's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.18 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 0.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 0.59. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Universal Robina's value of 0.18 is 56.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Robina ranks #515 out of 1744 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Universal Robina has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Robina's Debt-to-Equity compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Universal Robina ranks #515 out of 1744 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Universal Robina in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Universal Robina's value of 0.18 is 56.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Universal Robina's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.17 to 0.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.35 vs. the industry median of 0.42, Universal Robina 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 0.42, based on 1,744 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. Universal Robina's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.18 is 56.6% 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 Universal Robina and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Robina's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.18, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 0.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Robina stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Robina (PHS:URC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱99.81, compared to a current price of ₱60.00 — trading 39.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.18, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 0.35 and 56.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.42. Universal Robina's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 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 Universal Robina (PHS:URC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.18 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 Universal Robina (PHS:URC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Robina stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱60.00 is trading 39.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱99.81.
GuruFocus considers Universal Robina to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:URC:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.18 (49% below median its 10-year median of 0.35)
GF Value™: ₱99.81 vs. price of ₱60.00 (39.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#515 of 1744)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:URC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Robina Corp is branded food products companies in the Philippines and has a powerful presence in ASEAN markets. The Group organized into three business segments branded consumer foods which manufactures, distributes, sells and markets a diverse mix of food and beverage products; Animal Nutrition and Health which focuses on animal nutrition through its core animal feeds business, complemented by the expansion of its pet food portfolio, and its drugs and disinfectants; and Commodities. The corporate business segment engages in bonds and securities investment and fund sourcing activities. The majority of revenue comes from Branded consumer foods. The Group operates in the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, China and Hong Kong.
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