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MTY Food GroupTSX:MTY +0.35%78 Debt-to-Equity is 1.24 as of May. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 1.30. GuruFocus rates TSX:MTY with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of C$45.44 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 318 Restaurants companies, MTY Food Group ranks worse than 65.41% 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 MTY Food Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:MTY'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.45 Med: 1.3 Max: 1.94
Current: 1.24
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of MTY Food Group was 1.94. The lowest was 0.45. And the median was 1.30.
TSX:MTY's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 65.41% of 318
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.905
vs TSX:MTY: 1.24
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.
MTY Food Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
MTY Food Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MTY Food Group'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.
TSX:MTY vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, MTY Food Group'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.
MTY Food Group Debt-to-Equity vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, MTY Food Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MTY Food Group'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.
MTY Food Group (TSX:MTY) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.24 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on MTY Food Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.30. Over the past decade, MTY Food Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.45 to 1.94. According to the industry distribution chart, MTY Food Group ranks #208 out of 318 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 65.4%.
Is MTY Food Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
MTY Food Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.24 is near median its 10-year median of 1.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.45 to a high of 1.94. The Restaurants industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.91. MTY Food Group's value of 1.24 is 37% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MTY Food Group ranks #208 out of 318 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MTY Food Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MTY Food Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, MTY Food Group ranks #208 out of 318 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places MTY Food Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.91. MTY Food Group's value of 1.24 is 37% above this benchmark. Historically, MTY Food Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.45 to 1.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.30 vs. the industry median of 0.91, MTY Food Group 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 318 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. MTY Food Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.24 is 37% 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 MTY Food Group 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. MTY Food Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.24, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MTY Food Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MTY Food Group (TSX:MTY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$45.44, compared to a current price of C$34.25 — trading 24.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.24, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.30 and 37% above the Restaurants industry median of 0.91. MTY Food Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 MTY Food Group (TSX:MTY), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.24 as of May. 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 MTY Food Group (TSX:MTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MTY Food Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$34.25 is trading 24.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$45.44.
GuruFocus considers MTY Food Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:MTY:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.24 (near median its 10-year median of 1.30)
GF Value™: C$45.44 vs. price of C$34.25 (24.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37% above the Restaurants median (#208 of 318)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:MTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MTY Food Group Inc is a franchisor in the quick service and casual dining food industry. Its activities consist of franchising and operating corporate-owned locations as well as the sale of retail products under a multitude of banners. The company's operating segment is based on geographical regions namely Canada; and US & International, which earns maximum revenue. The company brands include Cafe Depot, Country Style, Croissant Plus, Cultures, Extremepita, Fabrika, Jus Jugo Juice, Koya Japan, ManchuWok, Muffin plus, Valentine, Van Houtte, Shushiman and others.
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