Young's BreweryYCSBF 80 Debt-to-Equity is 0.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 0.35. GuruFocus rates YCSBF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.60. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 317 Restaurants companies, Young's Brewery ranks better than 75.08% 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 Young's Brewery's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
YCSBF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24 Med: 0.35 Max: 0.49
Current: 0.4
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Young's Brewery was 0.49. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.35.
YCSBF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 75.08% of 317
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.9
vs YCSBF: 0.40
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Young's Brewery Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Young's Brewery Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Young's Brewery'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.
YCSBF vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Young's Brewery'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.
Young's Brewery Debt-to-Equity vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Young's Brewery's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Young's Brewery'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.
Young's Brewery (YCSBF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.40 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Young's Brewery and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 0.35. Over the past decade, Young's Brewery's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.24 to 0.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Young's Brewery ranks #79 out of 317 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 24.9%.
Is Young's Brewery's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Young's Brewery's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.40 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 0.49. The Restaurants industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.90. Young's Brewery's value of 0.40 is 55.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Young's Brewery ranks #79 out of 317 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Young's Brewery has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Young's Brewery's Debt-to-Equity compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Young's Brewery ranks #79 out of 317 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Young's Brewery in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.90. Young's Brewery's value of 0.40 is 55.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Young's Brewery's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.24 to 0.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.35 vs. the industry median of 0.90, Young's Brewery 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 Restaurants company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Restaurants companies is 0.90, based on 317 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. Young's Brewery's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.40 is 55.6% 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 Young's Brewery and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Young's Brewery's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.40, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 0.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Young's Brewery stock overvalued right now?
Young's Brewery (YCSBF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.40. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.60, compared to a current price of $9.10 — trading 21.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.40, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.35 and 55.6% below the Restaurants industry median of 0.90. Young's Brewery's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Young's Brewery (YCSBF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.40 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 Young's Brewery (YCSBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Young's Brewery stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.10 is trading 21.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.60.
Key valuation signals for YCSBF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.40 (14% above median its 10-year median of 0.35)
GF Value™: $11.60 vs. price of $9.10 (21.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55.6% below the Restaurants median (#79 of 317)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YCSBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Young & Co's Brewery PLC operate premium pubs and pubs with rooms. The group is organised into one reporting segment. The company generates revenue entirely from the UK.
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