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The Kraft Heinz CoXSWX:KHC +1.63%59 Debt-to-Equity is 0.50 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 0.51. GuruFocus rates XSWX:KHC with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF24.66. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,745 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks worse than 55.47% 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 The Kraft Heinz Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:KHC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4 Med: 0.51 Max: 0.64
Current: 0.5
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of The Kraft Heinz Co was 0.64. The lowest was 0.40. And the median was 0.51.
XSWX:KHC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 55.47% of 1745
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs XSWX:KHC: 0.50
The Kraft Heinz Co (XSWX:KHC) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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The Kraft Heinz Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
The Kraft Heinz Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Kraft Heinz Co'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.
XSWX:KHC vs GIS, HRL, MKC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The Kraft Heinz Co'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.
The Kraft Heinz Co Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Kraft Heinz Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Kraft Heinz Co'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.
The Kraft Heinz Co (XSWX:KHC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.50 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on The Kraft Heinz Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, The Kraft Heinz Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.40 to 0.64. According to the industry distribution chart, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks #968 out of 1745 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 55.5%.
Is The Kraft Heinz Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
The Kraft Heinz Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.50 is near median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 0.64. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. The Kraft Heinz Co's value of 0.50 is 22% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks #968 out of 1745 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Kraft Heinz Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Kraft Heinz Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to GIS and HRL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks #968 out of 1745 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places The Kraft Heinz Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. The Kraft Heinz Co's value of 0.50 is 22% above this benchmark. Historically, The Kraft Heinz Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.40 to 0.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 0.41, The Kraft Heinz Co 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 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. The Kraft Heinz Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.50 is 22% 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 The Kraft Heinz Co 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. The Kraft Heinz Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.50, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Kraft Heinz Co stock overvalued right now?
The Kraft Heinz Co (XSWX:KHC) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.50. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF24.66, compared to a current price of CHF20.54 — trading 16.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.50, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 22% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.41. The Kraft Heinz Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 The Kraft Heinz Co (XSWX:KHC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.50 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 The Kraft Heinz Co (XSWX:KHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kraft Heinz Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF20.54 is trading 16.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF24.66.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:KHC:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.50 (near median its 10-year median of 0.51)
GF Value™: CHF24.66 vs. price of CHF20.54 (16.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#968 of 1745)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:KHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
In July 2015, Kraft merged with Heinz to create one of North America's largest food and beverage manufacturers. Beyond its namesake brands, its portfolio includes Oscar Mayer, Velveeta, and Philadelphia. While the retail channel drives around 85% of its total sales, the firm also maintains a growing foodservice presence. Outside North America, Kraft Heinz's global reach encompasses a distribution network in Europe and emerging markets, which accounts for around 25% of its consolidated sales base. The company's products are sold in more than 190 countries and territories.
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