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DelkoWAR:DEL 76 Debt-to-Equity is 0.65 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 0.73. GuruFocus rates WAR:DEL with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of zł7.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,756 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Delko ranks worse than 63.9% 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 Delko's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:DEL'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59 Med: 0.73 Max: 1.35
Current: 0.65
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Delko was 1.35. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was 0.73.
WAR:DEL's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 63.9% of 1756
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.42
vs WAR:DEL: 0.65
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.
Delko Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Delko Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Delko'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 Household & Personal Products subindustry, Delko'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.
Delko Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Delko's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Delko'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.
Delko (WAR:DEL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.65 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Delko and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 0.73. Over the past decade, Delko's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.59 to 1.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Delko ranks #1122 out of 1756 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 63.9%.
Is Delko's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Delko's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.65 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 1.35. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Delko's value of 0.65 is 54.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Delko ranks #1122 out of 1756 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Delko has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Delko's Debt-to-Equity compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Delko ranks #1122 out of 1756 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Delko in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Delko's value of 0.65 is 54.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Delko's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.59 to 1.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.73 vs. the industry median of 0.42, Delko 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 0.42, based on 1,756 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. Delko's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.65 is 54.8% 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 Delko and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Delko's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.65, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 0.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Delko stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Delko (WAR:DEL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł7.30, compared to a current price of zł5.90 — trading 19.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.65, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.73 and 54.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.42. Delko's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Delko (WAR:DEL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.65 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 Delko (WAR:DEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Delko stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of zł5.90 is trading 19.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł7.30.
GuruFocus considers Delko to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:DEL:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.65 (11% below median its 10-year median of 0.73)
GF Value™: zł7.30 vs. price of zł5.90 (19.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1122 of 1756)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:DEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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