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METRO AGWBO:MEO2 -3.07%38 Debt-to-Equity is 0.00 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:MEO2 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.37 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 279 Retail - Defensive companies, METRO AG ranks worse than 90.68% 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 METRO AG's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:MEO2'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.49 Med: 2.12 Max: 2.96
Current: 3.06
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of METRO AG was 2.96. The lowest was 1.49. And the median was 2.12.
WBO:MEO2's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 90.68% of 279
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.55
vs WBO:MEO2: 3.06
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.
METRO AG Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
METRO AG Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for METRO AG'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.
WBO:MEO2 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, METRO AG'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.
METRO AG Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, METRO AG's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where METRO AG'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.
METRO AG (WBO:MEO2) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.00 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on METRO AG and its competitors. Over the past decade, METRO AG's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.49 to 2.96. According to the industry distribution chart, METRO AG ranks #253 out of 279 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 90.7%.
Is METRO AG's Debt-to-Equity too high?
METRO AG's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.49 to a high of 2.96. Based on the distribution chart, METRO AG ranks #253 out of 279 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, METRO AG has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does METRO AG's Debt-to-Equity compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, METRO AG ranks #253 out of 279 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places METRO AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.55. Historically, METRO AG's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.49 to 2.96 over the past decade. 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.55, based on 279 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. 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 METRO AG and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. METRO AG's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is METRO AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, METRO AG (WBO:MEO2) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.37, compared to a current price of €6.94 — trading 29.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. METRO AG's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 9 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 METRO AG (WBO:MEO2), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00 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 METRO AG (WBO:MEO2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, METRO AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €6.94 is trading 29.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.37.
GuruFocus considers METRO AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:MEO2:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.00
GF Value™: €5.37 vs. price of €6.94 (29.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:MEO2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
METRO AG is an international food wholesaler operating in more than 30 countries under the METRO and MAKRO brands, serving as the central management holding company. The company provides food and non-food products to professional customers, mainly HoReCa and Traders, through a multichannel model that combines wholesale stores, delivery services, and digital solutions. Its offerings include assortments tailored to professional needs, digital services through DISH Digital Solutions, a B2B online marketplace via METRO MARKETS, and real estate activities through METRO PROPERTIES. METRO operates through the segments Germany, West, Russia, East, and Others, which include digital units and logistics, IT, and procurement services.
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