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What is Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Debt-to-Equity?
Swiss Water Decaffeinated CoffeeTSX:SWP 77 Debt-to-Equity is 1.79 as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 1.37. GuruFocus rates TSX:SWP with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of C$4.77 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,743 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee ranks worse than 91.62% 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 Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:SWP'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 1.37 Max: 2.33
Current: 1.79
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee was 2.33. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 1.37.
TSX:SWP's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 91.62% of 1743
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs TSX:SWP: 1.79
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee (TSX:SWP) 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.
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee 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.
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Debt-to-Equity Chart
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee'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.
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee'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.
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee (TSX:SWP) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.79 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 1.37. Over the past decade, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 2.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee ranks #1597 out of 1743 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 91.6%.
Is Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.79 is 31% above median its 10-year median of 1.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 2.33. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's value of 1.79 is 336.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee ranks #1597 out of 1743 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's Debt-to-Equity compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee ranks #1597 out of 1743 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's value of 1.79 is 336.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 2.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.37 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee 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 1,743 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. Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.79 is 336.6% 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 Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee 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. Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.79, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 1.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee (TSX:SWP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$4.77, compared to a current price of C$5.67 — trading 18.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.79, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 1.37 and 336.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.41. Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 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 Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee (TSX:SWP), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.79 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 Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee (TSX:SWP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$5.67 is trading 18.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$4.77.
GuruFocus considers Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:SWP:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.79 (31% above median its 10-year median of 1.37)
GF Value™: C$4.77 vs. price of C$5.67 (18.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 336.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1597 of 1743)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:SWP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Business Description
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Inc is involved in the decaffeination of green coffee without the use of chemicals by employing the proprietary SWISS WATER Process. The company leverages science-based systems and quality controls to produce caffeine-free coffee. Additionally, it provides coffee decaffeination and distribution services. The company operates mainly one single business segment, decaffeination of green coffee beans Geographically, it operates in three segments: Canada, the United States, and other international markets, of which the maximum revenue is derived from the United States.
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