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Lombard et MedotXPAR:MLCAC 46 Debt-to-Equity is 0.99 as of Dec. 2025, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 1.19. GuruFocus rates XPAR:MLCAC with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.84 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 182 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Lombard et Medot ranks worse than 84.07% 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 Lombard et Medot's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:MLCAC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.97 Med: 1.19 Max: 1.42
Current: 0.99
During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Lombard et Medot was 1.42. The lowest was 0.97. And the median was 1.19.
XPAR:MLCAC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 84.07% of 182
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 0.37
vs XPAR:MLCAC: 0.99
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.
Lombard et Medot Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Lombard et Medot Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lombard et Medot'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 Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Lombard et Medot'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.
Lombard et Medot Debt-to-Equity vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lombard et Medot's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lombard et Medot'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.
Lombard et Medot (XPAR:MLCAC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.99 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Lombard et Medot and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 1.19. Over the past decade, Lombard et Medot's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.97 to 1.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Lombard et Medot ranks #153 out of 182 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 84.1%.
Is Lombard et Medot's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Lombard et Medot's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.99 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 1.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.97 to a high of 1.42. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.37. Lombard et Medot's value of 0.99 is 167.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lombard et Medot ranks #153 out of 182 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lombard et Medot has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lombard et Medot's Debt-to-Equity compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Lombard et Medot ranks #153 out of 182 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Lombard et Medot in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.37. Lombard et Medot's value of 0.99 is 167.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Lombard et Medot's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.97 to 1.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.19 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Lombard et Medot 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 0.37, based on 182 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. Lombard et Medot's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.99 is 167.6% 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 Lombard et Medot and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lombard et Medot's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.99, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 1.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lombard et Medot stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lombard et Medot (XPAR:MLCAC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.84, compared to a current price of €15.00 — trading 26.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.99, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 1.19 and 167.6% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 0.37. Lombard et Medot's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 6 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 Lombard et Medot (XPAR:MLCAC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.99 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 Lombard et Medot (XPAR:MLCAC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lombard et Medot stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €15.00 is trading 26.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €11.84.
GuruFocus considers Lombard et Medot to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:MLCAC:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.99 (17% below median its 10-year median of 1.19)
GF Value™: €11.84 vs. price of €15.00 (26.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 167.6% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#153 of 182)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:MLCAC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lombard et Medot operates in brewers industry. The company is engaged in the manufacturing, packaging, and distribution of champagne in France and other parts of the world.
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