Oldfields Holdings (ASX:OLH) Debt-to-Equity: -1.73 (As of Jun. 2025)

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What is Oldfields Holdings Debt-to-Equity?

Oldfields Holdings ASX:OLH Debt-to-Equity is -1.73 as of Jun. 2025. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Oldfields Holdings's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was A$10.17 Mil. Oldfields Holdings's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was A$6.36 Mil. Oldfields Holdings's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was A$-9.57 Mil. Oldfields Holdings's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was -1.73.

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 Oldfields Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:OLH' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.04   Med: 0.97   Max: 10.07
Current: -1.73

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Oldfields Holdings was 10.07. The lowest was -2.04. And the median was 0.97.

ASX:OLH's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 0.41 vs ASX:OLH: -1.73

Oldfields Holdings  (ASX:OLH) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.

Be Aware

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Oldfields Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms

Oldfields Holdings Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Oldfields Holdings'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.

Oldfields Holdings Debt-to-Equity Chart

Oldfields Holdings Annual Data
Trend Jun15 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Debt-to-Equity
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Oldfields Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun15 Dec15 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
Debt-to-Equity 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 5.51 -15.21 -2.04 -3.10 -1.73

ASX:OLH vs TT, JCI, CARR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Oldfields Holdings'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.

Oldfields Holdings Debt-to-Equity vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Oldfields Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Oldfields Holdings's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


Oldfields Holdings Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Oldfields Holdings's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Debt to Equity=Total Debt / Total Stockholders Equity
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Stockholders Equity
=(10.166 + 6.355) / -9.567
=-1.73

Oldfields Holdings's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Debt to Equity=Total Debt / Total Stockholders Equity
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Stockholders Equity
=(10.166 + 6.355) / -9.567
=-1.73

* 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 Debt-to-Equity →
What does a Debt-to-Equity of -1.73 mean?
Oldfields Holdings (ASX:OLH) has a Debt-to-Equity of -1.73 as of Jun. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Oldfields Holdings and its competitors.
Is Oldfields Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Oldfields Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity is -1.73.
How does Oldfields Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to TT and JCI?
Oldfields Holdings' Debt-to-Equity of -1.73 can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Construction companies is 0.41, based on 1,610 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. 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 Oldfields Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction 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. Oldfields Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is -1.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oldfields Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Oldfields Holdings (ASX:OLH) has a current Debt-to-Equity of -1.73. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.04, compared to a current price of A$0.01 — trading 70% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is -1.73. 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 Oldfields Holdings (ASX:OLH), the current Debt-to-Equity is -1.73 as of Jun. 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.

Oldfields Holdings Business Description

Address 25 Helles Avenue, Moorebank, NSW, AUS, 2170
Oldfields Holdings Ltd manufactures, imports, and markets paint brushes, paint rollers, painter's tools, and accessories mainly in Australia. It operates through two segments: Consumer Products and Scaffolding. The Consumer Products segment imports, manufactures, and markets paint brushes, paint rollers, painters' tools, garden sheds, and outdoor storage systems. The Scaffolding segment manufactures and markets scaffolding and related equipment and is also engaged in hiring scaffolding and related products to the building and construction industry. Substantial revenue is generated from the Scaffolding segment. Its geographic segments include Australia, New Zealand, and Other, of which it generates the majority of its revenue from Australia.