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Sao Ta Foods JSCSTC:FMC +0.14%85 Debt-to-Equity is 0.42 as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 0.53. GuruFocus rates STC:FMC with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫64,934.49 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,744 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Sao Ta Foods JSC ranks worse than 50.11% 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 Sao Ta Foods JSC's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
STC:FMC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23 Med: 0.53 Max: 1.14
Current: 0.42
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Sao Ta Foods JSC was 1.14. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.53.
STC:FMC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 50.11% of 1744
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs STC:FMC: 0.42
Sao Ta Foods JSC (STC:FMC) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Sao Ta Foods JSC Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Sao Ta Foods JSC Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sao Ta Foods JSC'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, Sao Ta Foods 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.
Sao Ta Foods JSC Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sao Ta Foods JSC's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sao Ta Foods 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.
Sao Ta Foods JSC (STC:FMC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.42 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Sao Ta Foods JSC and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 0.53. Over the past decade, Sao Ta Foods JSC's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.23 to 1.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Sao Ta Foods JSC ranks #874 out of 1744 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 50.1%.
Is Sao Ta Foods JSC's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Sao Ta Foods JSC's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.42 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 0.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 1.14. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Sao Ta Foods JSC's value of 0.42 is 2.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sao Ta Foods JSC ranks #874 out of 1744 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sao Ta Foods JSC has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sao Ta Foods JSC's Debt-to-Equity compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Sao Ta Foods JSC ranks #874 out of 1744 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Sao Ta Foods JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Sao Ta Foods JSC's value of 0.42 is 2.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Sao Ta Foods JSC's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.23 to 1.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.53 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Sao Ta Foods 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 1,744 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. Sao Ta Foods JSC's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.42 is 2.4% 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 Sao Ta Foods 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. Sao Ta Foods JSC's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.42, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 0.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sao Ta Foods JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sao Ta Foods JSC (STC:FMC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫64,934.49, compared to a current price of ₫34,850.00 — trading 46.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.42, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 0.53 and 2.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.41. Sao Ta Foods JSC's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 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 Sao Ta Foods JSC (STC:FMC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.42 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 Sao Ta Foods JSC (STC:FMC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sao Ta Foods JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫34,850.00 is trading 46.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫64,934.49.
GuruFocus considers Sao Ta Foods JSC to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STC:FMC:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.42 (21% below median its 10-year median of 0.53)
GF Value™: ₫64,934.49 vs. price of ₫34,850.00 (46.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#874 of 1744)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:FMC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sao Ta Foods JSC is engaged in processing and exporting frozen shrimps. It offers raw, cooked, and breaded shrimps; nobashi vannamei and black tiger shrimp products; and frozen vegetables to restaurant and distribution chains.
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