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Tiger BrandsTBLMF +1.37%73 Debt-to-Equity is 0.24 as of Mar. 2026, which is 300% above its 10-year median of 0.06. GuruFocus rates TBLMF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.98. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,743 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Tiger Brands ranks better than 64.03% 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 Tiger Brands's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TBLMF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.06 Max: 0.24
Current: 0.24
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Tiger Brands was 0.24. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.06.
TBLMF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 64.03% of 1743
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs TBLMF: 0.24
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.
Tiger Brands Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Tiger Brands Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tiger Brands'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, Tiger Brands'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.
Tiger Brands Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Tiger Brands's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tiger Brands'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.
Tiger Brands (TBLMF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.24 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Tiger Brands and its competitors. This is 300% above median its historical median of 0.06. Over the past decade, Tiger Brands' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Tiger Brands ranks #627 out of 1743 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 36%.
Is Tiger Brands' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Tiger Brands' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.24 is 300% above median its 10-year median of 0.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.24. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Tiger Brands' value of 0.24 is 41.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tiger Brands ranks #627 out of 1743 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tiger Brands has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tiger Brands' Debt-to-Equity compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Tiger Brands ranks #627 out of 1743 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Tiger Brands in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Tiger Brands' value of 0.24 is 41.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Tiger Brands' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.06 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Tiger Brands has consistently been below 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 1,743 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. Tiger Brands's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.24 is 41.5% below 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 Tiger Brands 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. Tiger Brands's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.24, which is 300% above median its own 10-year median of 0.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tiger Brands stock overvalued right now?
Tiger Brands (TBLMF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.24. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.98, compared to a current price of $20.88 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.24, which is 300% above median its 10-year median of 0.06 and 41.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.41. Tiger Brands' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 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 Tiger Brands (TBLMF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.24 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 Tiger Brands (TBLMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tiger Brands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $20.88 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.98.
Key valuation signals for TBLMF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.24 (300% above median its 10-year median of 0.06)
GF Value™: $19.98 vs. price of $20.88 (4.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#627 of 1743)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TBLMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tiger Brands Ltd is an African producer and distributor of branded food, beverage, home, and personal care products. Its operations are predominantly in Southern Africa, with additional market presence in other parts of the African continent through exports. The company's reportable product segments are Milling and Baking, Grains, Culinary, Snacks, Treats and Beverages, Home, Personal and Baby Care. The company derives the majority of revenue from the product sales of the Culinary segment, which includes canned fruit and vegetables, condiments and ingredients, spreads, baby nutrition and Davita exports.
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