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Compass GroupXTER:XGR2 +0.04%89 Debt-to-Equity is 1.15 as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates XTER:XGR2 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €26.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 319 Restaurants companies, Compass Group ranks worse than 62.38% 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 Compass Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:XGR2'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75 Med: 1 Max: 1.87
Current: 1.15
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Compass Group was 1.87. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 1.00.
XTER:XGR2's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 62.38% of 319
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.84
vs XTER:XGR2: 1.15
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.
Compass Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Compass Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Compass Group'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.
XTER:XGR2 vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Compass Group'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.
Compass Group Debt-to-Equity vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Compass Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compass Group'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.
Compass Group (XTER:XGR2) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.15 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Compass Group and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, Compass Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.75 to 1.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Compass Group ranks #199 out of 319 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 62.4%.
Is Compass Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Compass Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.15 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 1.87. The Restaurants industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.84. Compass Group's value of 1.15 is 36.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compass Group ranks #199 out of 319 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Compass Group has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compass Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Compass Group ranks #199 out of 319 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Compass Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.84. Compass Group's value of 1.15 is 36.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Compass Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.75 to 1.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.00 vs. the industry median of 0.84, Compass Group 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 Restaurants company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Restaurants companies is 0.84, based on 319 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. Compass Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.15 is 36.9% 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 Compass Group and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compass Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.15, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compass Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compass Group (XTER:XGR2) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €26.22, compared to a current price of €26.74 — trading 2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.15, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 1.00 and 36.9% above the Restaurants industry median of 0.84. Compass Group's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Compass Group (XTER:XGR2), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.15 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 Compass Group (XTER:XGR2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compass Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €26.74 is trading 2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €26.22.
GuruFocus considers Compass Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XTER:XGR2:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.15 (15% above median its 10-year median of 1.00)
GF Value™: €26.22 vs. price of €26.74 (2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.9% above the Restaurants median (#199 of 319)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:XGR2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Compass Group is the largest foodservice company globally, operating in 30 countries and generating annual sales exceeding $30 billion. Compass' model is to operate on-premises catering facilities, rather than centralized industrial kitchens. Foodservice is Compass' focus and contributes more than 85% of revenue. Compass also has its own group purchasing organization, Foodbuy, which is responsible for over $30 billion in annual spending in the US. The company also provides premium support services to clients.
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