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Groupe GuillinXPAR:ALGIL 84 Debt-to-Equity is 0.16 as of Dec. 2025, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates XPAR:ALGIL with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €30.03 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 365 Packaging & Containers companies, Groupe Guillin ranks better than 75.34% 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 Groupe Guillin's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:ALGIL'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16 Med: 0.25 Max: 0.36
Current: 0.16
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Groupe Guillin was 0.36. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.25.
XPAR:ALGIL's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 75.34% of 365
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.43
vs XPAR:ALGIL: 0.16
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.
Groupe Guillin Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Groupe Guillin Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Groupe Guillin'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.
XPAR:ALGIL vs SW, PKG, IP: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Groupe Guillin'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.
Groupe Guillin Debt-to-Equity vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Groupe Guillin's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Groupe Guillin'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.
Groupe Guillin (XPAR:ALGIL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.16 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Groupe Guillin and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 0.25. Over the past decade, Groupe Guillin's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.16 to 0.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Groupe Guillin ranks #90 out of 365 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 24.7%.
Is Groupe Guillin's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Groupe Guillin's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.16 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 0.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 0.36. The Packaging & Containers industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. Groupe Guillin's value of 0.16 is 62.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Groupe Guillin ranks #90 out of 365 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Groupe Guillin has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Groupe Guillin's Debt-to-Equity compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Groupe Guillin ranks #90 out of 365 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Groupe Guillin in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. Groupe Guillin's value of 0.16 is 62.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Groupe Guillin's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.16 to 0.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 0.43, Groupe Guillin 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.43, based on 365 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. Groupe Guillin's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.16 is 62.8% 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 Groupe Guillin and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Groupe Guillin's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.16, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Groupe Guillin stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Groupe Guillin (XPAR:ALGIL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €30.03, compared to a current price of €21.00 — trading 30.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.16, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 62.8% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.43. Groupe Guillin's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 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 Groupe Guillin (XPAR:ALGIL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.16 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Groupe Guillin (XPAR:ALGIL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Groupe Guillin stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €21.00 is trading 30.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €30.03.
GuruFocus considers Groupe Guillin to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:ALGIL:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.16 (36% below median its 10-year median of 0.25)
GF Value™: €30.03 vs. price of €21.00 (30.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 62.8% below the Packaging & Containers median (#90 of 365)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:ALGIL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Groupe Guillin SA is a European company. It is engaged in producing and selling of plastic packages. The company's product offering includes trays, catering containers, cake, and pastry containers and thermoforming sheets. The firm serves the catering industry, meat and food industry, and fruit and vegetable producers and packers.
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