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Simonds GroupASX:SIO 41 Debt-to-Equity is 1.38 as of Dec. 2025, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 1.15. GuruFocus rates ASX:SIO with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.14 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 89 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Simonds Group ranks worse than 79.78% 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 Simonds Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:SIO'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.87 Med: 1.15 Max: 6.42
Current: 1.38
During the past 11 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Simonds Group was 6.42. The lowest was -4.87. And the median was 1.15.
ASX:SIO's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 79.78% of 89
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.71
vs ASX:SIO: 1.38
Simonds Group (ASX:SIO) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Simonds Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Simonds Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Simonds 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.
ASX:SIO vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Simonds 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.
Simonds Group Debt-to-Equity vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Simonds Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Simonds 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.
Simonds Group (ASX:SIO) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.38 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Simonds Group and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 1.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Simonds Group ranks #71 out of 89 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 79.8%.
Is Simonds Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Simonds Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.38 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 1.15. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.71. Simonds Group's value of 1.38 is 94.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Simonds Group ranks #71 out of 89 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Simonds Group has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Simonds Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Simonds Group ranks #71 out of 89 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Simonds Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.71. Simonds Group's value of 1.38 is 94.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.15 vs. the industry median of 0.71, Simonds 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 0.71, based on 89 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. Simonds Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.38 is 94.4% 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 Simonds Group and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Simonds Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.38, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 1.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Simonds Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Simonds Group (ASX:SIO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.14, compared to a current price of A$0.16 — trading 14.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.38, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 1.15 and 94.4% above the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 0.71. Simonds Group's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 7 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 Simonds Group (ASX:SIO), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.38 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 Simonds Group (ASX:SIO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Simonds Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$0.16 is trading 14.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.14.
GuruFocus considers Simonds Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:SIO:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.38 (20% above median its 10-year median of 1.15)
GF Value™: A$0.14 vs. price of A$0.16 (14.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 94.4% above the Homebuilding & Construction median (#71 of 89)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:SIO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Simonds Group Ltd is engaged in the design and construction of residential dwellings. Its operating segment includes Residential construction and Land development. The company generates maximum revenue from the Residential construction segment. Its Residential construction segment includes activities relating to contracts for residential home construction, speculative home building, and the building of display home inventory. Geographically, it operates only in Australia.
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