Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG) Liabilities-to-Assets : 0.52 (As of Jul. 2025)

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NZSE:FCG Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd NZSE:FCG
66 GF Score
Price NZ$4.60
GF Value NZ$3.01
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Fonterra Co-operative Group Liabilities-to-Assets?

Fonterra Co-operative Group NZSE:FCG -0.86% 66 Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.52 as of Jul. 2025. GuruFocus rates NZSE:FCG with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$3.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Liabilities-to-Assets is a solvency ratio indicating how much of the company’s assets are made of liabilities, calculated as total liabilities divided by total asset. Fonterra Co-operative Group's Total Liabilities for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 was NZ$9,188 Mil. Fonterra Co-operative Group's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 was NZ$17,526 Mil. Therefore, Fonterra Co-operative Group's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 was 0.52.


Fonterra Co-operative Group  (NZSE:FCG) Liabilities-to-Assets Explanation

Liabilities-to-Assets is a solvency ratio indicating how much of the company’s assets are made of liabilities. It can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A high Liabilities-to-Assets ratio (more leveraged) suggests that the company might have potential solvency problems, or even a signal of financial distress. Conversely, a low Liabilities-to-Assets ratio usually indicates a healthy financial situation. However, it may also suggest that the company is not expanding or not making good use of debt.


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Fonterra Co-operative Group Liabilities-to-Assets Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fonterra Co-operative Group's Liabilities-to-Assets 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.

Fonterra Co-operative Group Liabilities-to-Assets Chart

Fonterra Co-operative Group Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Liabilities-to-Assets
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Fonterra Co-operative Group Semi-Annual Data
Jan16 Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25
Liabilities-to-Assets Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.57 0.56 0.51 0.61 0.52

NZSE:FCG vs KHC, GIS, MKC: Liabilities-to-Assets Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Fonterra Co-operative Group's Liabilities-to-Assets, along with its competitors' market caps and Liabilities-to-Assets 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.


Fonterra Co-operative Group Liabilities-to-Assets vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Fonterra Co-operative Group's Liabilities-to-Assets distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fonterra Co-operative Group's Liabilities-to-Assets falls into.


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Fonterra Co-operative Group Liabilities-to-Assets Calculation

Liabilities-to-Assets ratio measures the portion of the total liabilities to the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.

Liabilities-to-Assets ratio is calculated by dividing total liabilities by total asset.

Fonterra Co-operative Group's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as:

Liabilities-to-Assets (A: Jul. 2025 )=Total Liabilities/Total Assets
=9188/17526
=0.52

Fonterra Co-operative Group's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Liabilities-to-Assets (Q: Jul. 2025 )=Total Liabilities/Total Assets
=9188/17526
=0.52

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Liabilities-to-Assets →
What does a Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.52 mean?
Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG) has a Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.52 as of Jul. 2025. Liabilities-to-Assets equals total liabilities divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Fonterra Co-operative Group and its competitors.
Is Fonterra Co-operative Group's Liabilities-to-Assets too high?
Fonterra Co-operative Group's current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.52. Overall, Fonterra Co-operative Group has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fonterra Co-operative Group's Liabilities-to-Assets compare to KHC and GIS?
Fonterra Co-operative Group's Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.52 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Liabilities-to-Assets for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Liabilities-to-Assets depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Liabilities-to-Assets should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Liabilities-to-Assets mean?
A high Liabilities-to-Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Liabilities-to-Assets equals total liabilities divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Fonterra Co-operative Group and its competitors. Fonterra Co-operative Group's current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fonterra Co-operative Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$3.01, compared to a current price of NZ$4.60 — trading 52.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.52. Fonterra Co-operative Group's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Liabilities-to-Assets calculated?
Liabilities-to-Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG), the current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.52 as of Jul. 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 Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fonterra Co-operative Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NZ$4.60 is trading 52.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$3.01. GuruFocus considers Fonterra Co-operative Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NZSE:FCG:

  • Liabilities-to-Assets: 0.52
  • GF Value™: NZ$3.01 vs. price of NZ$4.60 (52.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:FCG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Fonterra Co-operative Group Business Description

Address 109 Fanshawe Street, Auckland Central, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 1010
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd operates predominantly in the international dairy industry. The company is involved in the collection, manufacture, and sale of milk and milk-derived products through its ingredients, Consumer and Foodservice channels. The company's reportable segments are Global Markets, Greater China, and Core Operations and the majority of the revenue is generated from its core operations segment. Its primary geographic markets is Asia, China, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and the Rest of the world.
66GF Score

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