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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.
XSWX:LISP'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23 Med: 0.33 Max: 0.42
Current: 0.42
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG was 0.42. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.33.
XSWX:LISP's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 50.06% of 1744
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.415
vs XSWX:LISP: 0.42
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (XSWX:LISP) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG 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.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Debt-to-Equity Chart
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Annual Data
XSWX:LISP vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG'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.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG'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.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (XSWX:LISP) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.42 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 0.33. Over the past decade, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.23 to 0.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ranks #873 out of 1744 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 50.1%.
Is Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.42 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 0.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 0.42. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's value of 0.42 is 1.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ranks #873 out of 1744 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Debt-to-Equity compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ranks #873 out of 1744 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's value of 0.42 is 1.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.23 to 0.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.33 vs. the industry median of 0.42, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG 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 0.42, based on 1,744 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. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.42 is 1.2% 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG 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. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.42, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 0.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (XSWX:LISP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF12,228.86, compared to a current price of CHF9,430.00 — trading 22.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.42, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 0.33 and 1.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.42. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 2 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (XSWX:LISP), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.42 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (XSWX:LISP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF9,430.00 is trading 22.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF12,228.86.
GuruFocus considers Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:LISP:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.42 (27% above median its 10-year median of 0.33)
GF Value™: CHF12,228.86 vs. price of CHF9,430.00 (22.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#873 of 1744)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:LISP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Business Description
Swiss-based Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli is a manufacturer of premium chocolate. Key brands include Lindt, Lindor, Ghirardelli, Russell Stover, Whitman's, and Caffarel. The company bought US-based Russell Stover, its largest-ever acquisition, in 2014. It derives the bulk of its sales from Europe (47% of its consolidated base) but also competes in North America (40%) and the rest of the world (13%). The company operates 11 manufacturing plants in Europe and the United States. Its distribution network includes more than 620 own stores.
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