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GraceKennedyXJAM:GK -0.50%78 Debt-to-Equity is 0.40 as of Jun. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 0.46. GuruFocus rates XJAM:GK with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD81.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,753 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, GraceKennedy ranks better than 52.6% 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 GraceKennedy's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XJAM:GK'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3 Med: 0.46 Max: 0.67
Current: 0.4
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of GraceKennedy was 0.67. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 0.46.
XJAM:GK's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 52.6% of 1753
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.42
vs XJAM:GK: 0.40
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.
GraceKennedy Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
GraceKennedy Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GraceKennedy'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.
XJAM:GK vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, GraceKennedy'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.
GraceKennedy Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, GraceKennedy's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GraceKennedy'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.
GraceKennedy (XJAM:GK) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.40 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on GraceKennedy and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 0.46. Over the past decade, GraceKennedy's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.30 to 0.67. According to the industry distribution chart, GraceKennedy ranks #831 out of 1753 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 47.4%.
Is GraceKennedy's Debt-to-Equity too high?
GraceKennedy's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.40 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 0.67. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. GraceKennedy's value of 0.40 is 4.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GraceKennedy ranks #831 out of 1753 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, GraceKennedy has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GraceKennedy's Debt-to-Equity compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, GraceKennedy ranks #831 out of 1753 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts GraceKennedy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. GraceKennedy's value of 0.40 is 4.8% below this benchmark. Historically, GraceKennedy's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.30 to 0.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.46 vs. the industry median of 0.42, GraceKennedy 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 0.42, based on 1,753 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. GraceKennedy's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.40 is 4.8% 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 GraceKennedy 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. GraceKennedy's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.40, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 0.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GraceKennedy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GraceKennedy (XJAM:GK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD81.97, compared to a current price of JMD75.00 — trading 8.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.40, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.46 and 4.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.42. GraceKennedy's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 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 GraceKennedy (XJAM:GK), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.40 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 GraceKennedy (XJAM:GK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GraceKennedy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of JMD75.00 is trading 8.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of JMD81.97.
GuruFocus considers GraceKennedy to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XJAM:GK:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.40 (13% below median its 10-year median of 0.46)
GF Value™: JMD81.97 vs. price of JMD75.00 (8.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#831 of 1753)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XJAM:GK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GraceKennedy Ltd engages in the food and financial services business. The company has four reportable segments namely Food Trading, Banking and Investments, Insurance and Money Services. The food Trading segment includes the processing and distribution of food products. It generates maximum revenue from the Food Trading segment. Geographically, it derives the majority revenue from Jamaica and also has a presence in the Europe(including the UK), North America, Other Caribbean countries, Africa and Other regions.
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