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Want Want China HoldingsWWNTY 69 Debt-to-Equity is 0.14 as of Mar. 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 0.45. GuruFocus rates WWNTY with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.40 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,745 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Want Want China Holdings ranks better than 75.19% 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 Want Want China Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
WWNTY'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14 Med: 0.45 Max: 0.81
Current: 0.14
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Want Want China Holdings was 0.81. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.45.
WWNTY's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 75.19% of 1745
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs WWNTY: 0.14
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.
Want Want China Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Want Want China Holdings 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Want Want China Holdings'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.
Want Want China Holdings Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Want Want China Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Want Want China Holdings'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.
Want Want China Holdings (WWNTY) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.14 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Want Want China Holdings and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 0.45. Over the past decade, Want Want China Holdings' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.14 to 0.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Want Want China Holdings ranks #433 out of 1745 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 24.8%.
Is Want Want China Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Want Want China Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.14 is 69% below median its 10-year median of 0.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 0.81. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Want Want China Holdings' value of 0.14 is 65.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Want Want China Holdings ranks #433 out of 1745 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Want Want China Holdings has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Want Want China Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Want Want China Holdings ranks #433 out of 1745 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Want Want China Holdings in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Want Want China Holdings' value of 0.14 is 65.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Want Want China Holdings' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.14 to 0.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.45 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Want Want China Holdings 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 1,745 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. Want Want China Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.14 is 65.9% 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 Want Want China Holdings 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. Want Want China Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.14, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 0.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Want Want China Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Want Want China Holdings (WWNTY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.40, compared to a current price of $21.23 — trading 32.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.14, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 0.45 and 65.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.41. Want Want China Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Want Want China Holdings (WWNTY), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.14 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 Want Want China Holdings (WWNTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Want Want China Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $21.23 is trading 32.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.40.
GuruFocus considers Want Want China Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WWNTY:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.14 (69% below median its 10-year median of 0.45)
GF Value™: $31.40 vs. price of $21.23 (32.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 65.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#433 of 1745)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WWNTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Want Want is a leading player in the China packaged food and beverage sector. The company was founded in 1962 in Taiwan and entered the mainland Chinese market in 1989. Its flagship products, such as Hot-Kid milk and Want Want rice crackers, are market leaders in the respective segments. With a primary focus on mainland China, the company also exports to overseas markets. As of March 2025, Want Want China had 419 sales offices, 35 production bases, and 89 factories on the Chinese mainland and worked with around 10,000 distributors.
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