Food & LifeSGLOF 81 Debt-to-Equity is 1.97 as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 2.68. GuruFocus rates SGLOF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 317 Restaurants companies, Food & Life ranks worse than 77.92% 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 Food & Life's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SGLOF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.89 Med: 2.68 Max: 3.42
Current: 1.97
During the past 12 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Food & Life was 3.42. The lowest was 0.89. And the median was 2.68.
SGLOF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 77.92% of 317
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.91
vs SGLOF: 1.97
Food & Life (OTCPK:SGLOF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Food & Life Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Food & Life'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.
SGLOF vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Food & Life'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.
Food & Life Debt-to-Equity vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Food & Life's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Food & Life'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.
Food & Life (SGLOF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.97 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Food & Life and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 2.68. Over the past decade, Food & Life's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.89 to 3.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Food & Life ranks #247 out of 317 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 77.9%.
Is Food & Life's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Food & Life's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.97 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 2.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.89 to a high of 3.42. The Restaurants industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.91. Food & Life's value of 1.97 is 116.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Food & Life ranks #247 out of 317 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Food & Life has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Food & Life's Debt-to-Equity compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Food & Life ranks #247 out of 317 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Food & Life in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.91. Food & Life's value of 1.97 is 116.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Food & Life's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.89 to 3.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.68 vs. the industry median of 0.91, Food & Life 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 Restaurants company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Restaurants companies is 0.91, based on 317 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. Food & Life's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.97 is 116.5% 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 Food & Life and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Food & Life's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.97, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 2.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Food & Life stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Food & Life (SGLOF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.68, compared to a current price of $33.09 — trading 607.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.97, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 2.68 and 116.5% above the Restaurants industry median of 0.91. Food & Life's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Food & Life (SGLOF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.97 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 Food & Life (SGLOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Food & Life stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $33.09 is trading 607.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.68.
GuruFocus considers Food & Life to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGLOF:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.97 (26% below median its 10-year median of 2.68)
GF Value™: $4.68 vs. price of $33.09 (607.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 116.5% above the Restaurants median (#247 of 317)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGLOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Food & Life Companies Ltd owns and operates a revolving sushi-style restaurant chain. The company operates under the Sushiro brand. It has operations in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Thailand.
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