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BAF Viet Nam Agriculture JSCSTC:BAF -0.67%65 Debt-to-Equity is 1.30 as of Mar. 2026, which is 59% above its 10-year median of 0.82. GuruFocus rates STC:BAF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫16,122.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,745 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, BAF Viet Nam Agriculture JSC ranks worse than 85.33% 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 BAF Viet Nam Agriculture JSC's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
STC:BAF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.82 Max: 15.9
Current: 1.3
During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of BAF Viet Nam Agriculture JSC was 15.90. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.82.
STC:BAF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 85.33% of 1745
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs STC:BAF: 1.30
BAF Viet Nam Agriculture JSC (STC:BAF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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.
BAF Viet Nam Agriculture JSC Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
BAF Viet Nam Agriculture JSC 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.
STC:BAF vs ADM, BG, TSN: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, BAF Viet Nam Agriculture JSC'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.
BAF Viet Nam Agriculture JSC Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, BAF Viet Nam Agriculture JSC's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BAF Viet Nam Agriculture JSC'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.
BAF Viet Nam Agriculture JSC (STC:BAF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.30 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on BAF Viet Nam Agriculture JSC and its competitors. This is 59% above median its historical median of 0.82. Over the past decade, BAF Viet Nam Agriculture JSC's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.07 to 15.90. According to the industry distribution chart, BAF Viet Nam Agriculture JSC ranks #1489 out of 1745 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 85.3%.
Is BAF Viet Nam Agriculture JSC's Debt-to-Equity too high?
BAF Viet Nam Agriculture JSC's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.30 is 59% above median its 10-year median of 0.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 15.90. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. BAF Viet Nam Agriculture JSC's value of 1.30 is 217.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BAF Viet Nam Agriculture JSC ranks #1489 out of 1745 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, BAF Viet Nam Agriculture JSC has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BAF Viet Nam Agriculture JSC's Debt-to-Equity compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, BAF Viet Nam Agriculture JSC ranks #1489 out of 1745 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places BAF Viet Nam Agriculture JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. BAF Viet Nam Agriculture JSC's value of 1.30 is 217.1% above this benchmark. Historically, BAF Viet Nam Agriculture JSC's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.07 to 15.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.82 vs. the industry median of 0.41, BAF Viet Nam Agriculture JSC 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. BAF Viet Nam Agriculture JSC's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.30 is 217.1% 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 BAF Viet Nam Agriculture JSC 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. BAF Viet Nam Agriculture JSC's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.30, which is 59% above median its own 10-year median of 0.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BAF Viet Nam Agriculture JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BAF Viet Nam Agriculture JSC (STC:BAF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫16,122.59, compared to a current price of ₫29,600.00 — trading 83.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.30, which is 59% above median its 10-year median of 0.82 and 217.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.41. BAF Viet Nam Agriculture JSC's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 10 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 BAF Viet Nam Agriculture JSC (STC:BAF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.30 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 BAF Viet Nam Agriculture JSC (STC:BAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BAF Viet Nam Agriculture JSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₫29,600.00 is trading 83.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₫16,122.59.
GuruFocus considers BAF Viet Nam Agriculture JSC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STC:BAF:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.30 (59% above median its 10-year median of 0.82)
GF Value™: ₫16,122.59 vs. price of ₫29,600.00 (83.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 217.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1489 of 1745)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:BAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BAF Viet Nam Agriculture JSC is engaged in mixed farming, producing animal feed, and processing and preserving meat. The Group's principal activities are to carry out mixed animal breeding, trade in agricultural products, and produce animal feed. In addition, the Group's production and business activities are mainly carried out within the territory of Vietnam.
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