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Sprouts Farmers MarketSFM -0.23%88 Debt-to-Equity is 1.40 as of Jun. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 1.44. GuruFocus rates SFM with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $96.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 277 Retail - Defensive companies, Sprouts Farmers Market ranks worse than 75.45% 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 Sprouts Farmers Market's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SFM'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43 Med: 1.44 Max: 3.16
Current: 1.4
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Sprouts Farmers Market was 3.16. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 1.44.
SFM's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 75.45% of 277
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs SFM: 1.40
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Sprouts Farmers Market Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Sprouts Farmers Market Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sprouts Farmers Market'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, Sprouts Farmers Market'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.
Sprouts Farmers Market Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sprouts Farmers Market's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sprouts Farmers Market'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.
Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.40 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Sprouts Farmers Market and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.44. Over the past decade, Sprouts Farmers Market's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.43 to 3.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Sprouts Farmers Market ranks #209 out of 277 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 75.5%.
Is Sprouts Farmers Market's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Sprouts Farmers Market's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.40 is near median its 10-year median of 1.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 3.16. The Retail - Defensive industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Sprouts Farmers Market's value of 1.40 is 150% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sprouts Farmers Market ranks #209 out of 277 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sprouts Farmers Market has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sprouts Farmers Market's Debt-to-Equity compare to ACI and WMK?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Sprouts Farmers Market ranks #209 out of 277 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Sprouts Farmers Market in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Sprouts Farmers Market's value of 1.40 is 150% above this benchmark. Historically, Sprouts Farmers Market's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.43 to 3.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.44 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Sprouts Farmers Market 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 0.56, based on 277 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. Sprouts Farmers Market's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.40 is 150% 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 Sprouts Farmers Market and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sprouts Farmers Market's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.40, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sprouts Farmers Market stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $96.73, compared to a current price of $85.95 — trading 11.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.40, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.44 and 150% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.56. Sprouts Farmers Market's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.40 as of Jun. 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 Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprouts Farmers Market stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $85.95 is trading 11.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $96.73.
GuruFocus considers Sprouts Farmers Market to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SFM:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.40 (near median its 10-year median of 1.44)
GF Value™: $96.73 vs. price of $85.95 (11.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 150% above the Retail - Defensive median (#209 of 277)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SFM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc offers a specialty grocery experience featuring an open layout with fresh produce at the heart of the store. Sprouts inspire wellness naturally with a carefully curated assortment products paired with purpose-driven people. The company continues to bring products made with lifestyle-friendly ingredients such as organic, plant-based, and gluten-free. It approximately has 407 stores in nearly 23 states. The Company has one operating segment that is healthy grocery stores.
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