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What is Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Debt-to-Equity?
Rocky Mountain Chocolate FactoryRMCF -5.87%49 Debt-to-Equity is 2.00 as of May. 2026, which is 1076% above its 10-year median of 0.17. GuruFocus rates RMCF with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.73 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,745 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory ranks worse than 92.78% 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 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
RMCF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 0.17 Max: 2
Current: 2
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory was 2.00. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.17.
RMCF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 92.78% of 1745
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs RMCF: 2.00
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.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
RMCF vs MTTCF, MGNC, PURE: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory'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.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory'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.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (RMCF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 2.00 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and its competitors. This is 1076% above median its historical median of 0.17. Over the past decade, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.06 to 2.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory ranks #1619 out of 1745 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 92.8%.
Is Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.00 is 1076% above median its 10-year median of 0.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 2.00. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's value of 2.00 is 387.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory ranks #1619 out of 1745 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's Debt-to-Equity compare to MTTCF and MGNC?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory ranks #1619 out of 1745 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's value of 2.00 is 387.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.06 to 2.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.17 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.41, based on 1,745 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. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.00 is 387.8% 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 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's current Debt-to-Equity is 2.00, which is 1076% above median its own 10-year median of 0.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (RMCF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.73, compared to a current price of $0.85 — trading 50.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 2.00, which is 1076% above median its 10-year median of 0.17 and 387.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.41. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (RMCF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 2.00 as of May. 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 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (RMCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.85 is trading 50.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.73.
GuruFocus considers Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for RMCF:
Debt-to-Equity: 2.00 (1076% above median its 10-year median of 0.17)
GF Value™: $1.73 vs. price of $0.85 (50.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 387.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1619 of 1745)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RMCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Business Description
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc operates as a manufacturer of chocolate candies and confectionery products. The company prepares numerous products, including caramel apples in the store. The business activity of the firm functions through Franchising, Manufacturing, Retail Stores, and Others. The company derives maximum revenue through manufacturing activities. The products of the company include varieties of Clusters, Caramels, Creams, Toffees, Mints, and Truffles.
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