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Standard FoodsTPE:1227 -0.53%79 Debt-to-Equity is 0.31 as of Jun. 2026, which is 107% above its 10-year median of 0.15. GuruFocus rates TPE:1227 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$35.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,764 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Standard Foods ranks better than 57.99% 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 Standard Foods's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1227'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08 Med: 0.15 Max: 0.31
Current: 0.31
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Standard Foods was 0.31. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.15.
TPE:1227's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 57.99% of 1764
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs TPE:1227: 0.31
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.
Standard Foods Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Standard Foods Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Standard Foods'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, Standard Foods'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.
Standard Foods Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Standard Foods's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Standard Foods'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.
Standard Foods (TPE:1227) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.31 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Standard Foods and its competitors. This is 107% above median its historical median of 0.15. Over the past decade, Standard Foods' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.08 to 0.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Standard Foods ranks #741 out of 1764 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 42%.
Is Standard Foods' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Standard Foods' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.31 is 107% above median its 10-year median of 0.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 0.31. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Standard Foods' value of 0.31 is 24.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Standard Foods ranks #741 out of 1764 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Standard Foods has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standard Foods' Debt-to-Equity compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Standard Foods ranks #741 out of 1764 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Standard Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Standard Foods' value of 0.31 is 24.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Standard Foods' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.08 to 0.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.15 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Standard Foods 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 1,764 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. Standard Foods's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.31 is 24.4% 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 Standard Foods 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. Standard Foods's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.31, which is 107% above median its own 10-year median of 0.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Standard Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Foods (TPE:1227) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$35.33, compared to a current price of NT$28.30 — trading 19.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.31, which is 107% above median its 10-year median of 0.15 and 24.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.41. Standard Foods' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 Standard Foods (TPE:1227), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.31 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 Standard Foods (TPE:1227) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Foods stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$28.30 is trading 19.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$35.33.
GuruFocus considers Standard Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1227:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.31 (107% above median its 10-year median of 0.15)
GF Value™: NT$35.33 vs. price of NT$28.30 (19.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#741 of 1764)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1227 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Standard Foods Corp manufactures and sells nutritious foods, edible oils, dairy products and beverages. Its segments consist of Standard Foods segment includes the company; Standard Dairy Products segment includes Standard Dairy Products; China Standard segment includes Shanghai Standard, China Standard Investment, China Standard Foods and Xiamen Standard; and Other segments. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Standard Foods segment. The company operates in two principal geographical areas - Taiwan which generates the majority of the revenue and mainland China.
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