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SchafferASX:SFC +0.41%72 Debt-to-Equity is 0.39 as of Dec. 2025, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 0.48. GuruFocus rates ASX:SFC with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of A$21.06 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,217 Vehicles & Parts companies, Schaffer ranks better than 55.3% 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 Schaffer's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:SFC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31 Med: 0.48 Max: 1.36
Current: 0.39
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Schaffer was 1.36. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.48.
ASX:SFC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 55.3% of 1217
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs ASX:SFC: 0.39
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.
Schaffer Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Schaffer Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Schaffer'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.
ASX:SFC vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Schaffer'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.
Schaffer Debt-to-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Schaffer's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Schaffer'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.
Schaffer (ASX:SFC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.39 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Schaffer and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 0.48. Over the past decade, Schaffer's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.31 to 1.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Schaffer ranks #544 out of 1217 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 44.7%.
Is Schaffer's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Schaffer's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.39 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 1.36. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Schaffer's value of 0.39 is 15.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Schaffer ranks #544 out of 1217 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Schaffer has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Schaffer's Debt-to-Equity compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Schaffer ranks #544 out of 1217 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Schaffer in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Schaffer's value of 0.39 is 15.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Schaffer's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.31 to 1.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.48 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Schaffer 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.46, based on 1,217 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. Schaffer's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.39 is 15.2% 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 Schaffer and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Schaffer's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.39, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 0.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Schaffer stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schaffer (ASX:SFC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$21.06, compared to a current price of A$19.60 — trading 6.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.39, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.48 and 15.2% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.46. Schaffer's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 8 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 Schaffer (ASX:SFC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.39 as of Dec. 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 Schaffer (ASX:SFC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schaffer stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$19.60 is trading 6.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$21.06.
GuruFocus considers Schaffer to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:SFC:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.39 (19% below median its 10-year median of 0.48)
GF Value™: A$21.06 vs. price of A$19.60 (6.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.2% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#544 of 1217)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:SFC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Schaffer Corp Ltd engages in the business of automotive leather manufacturing. The firm operates through the following segments: The Automotive Leather segment which generates majority revenue for the company manufactures and supplies leather in the automotive industries. The Building Materials segment produces and sells concrete paving, pre-cast, and pre-stressed concrete elements. The Group Investments segment includes syndicated property investments and investment property and includes leasing office and retail properties and South Connect Jandakot. Its geographical segments include Europe, Asia, and Australia of which the majority of the revenue derives from Europe.
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