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Service StreamASX:SSM -0.39%79 Debt-to-Equity is 0.17 as of Dec. 2025, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 0.20. GuruFocus rates ASX:SSM with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,611 Construction companies, Service Stream ranks better than 70.83% 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 Service Stream's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:SSM'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.2 Max: 0.55
Current: 0.17
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Service Stream was 0.55. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.20.
ASX:SSM's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 70.83% of 1611
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.4
vs ASX:SSM: 0.17
Service Stream (ASX:SSM) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Service Stream Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Service Stream Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Service Stream'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:SSM vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Service Stream'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.
Service Stream Debt-to-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Service Stream's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Service Stream'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.
Service Stream (ASX:SSM) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.17 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Service Stream and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 0.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Service Stream ranks #470 out of 1611 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 29.2%.
Is Service Stream's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Service Stream's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.17 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 0.20. The Construction industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Service Stream's value of 0.17 is 57.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Service Stream ranks #470 out of 1611 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Service Stream has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Service Stream's Debt-to-Equity compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Service Stream ranks #470 out of 1611 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Service Stream in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Service Stream's value of 0.17 is 57.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.20 vs. the industry median of 0.40, Service Stream 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Construction companies is 0.40, based on 1,611 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. Service Stream's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.17 is 57.5% 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 Service Stream and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Service Stream's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.17, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Service Stream stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Service Stream (ASX:SSM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.49, compared to a current price of A$2.53 — trading 69.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.17, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 0.20 and 57.5% below the Construction industry median of 0.40. Service Stream's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Service Stream (ASX:SSM), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.17 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 Service Stream (ASX:SSM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Service Stream stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$2.53 is trading 69.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.49.
GuruFocus considers Service Stream to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:SSM:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.17 (15% below median its 10-year median of 0.20)
GF Value™: A$1.49 vs. price of A$2.53 (69.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 57.5% below the Construction median (#470 of 1611)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:SSM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Service Stream Ltd is engaged in the provision of telecommunications and network services. Its segments are Telecommunications, Transport, and Utilities. The Telecommunications segment provides a range of operations, maintenance, installation, design, and construction services to the owners of fixed-line and wireless telecommunication networks in Australia. Transport provides long-term operational support and maintenance services to public and private road and tunnel asset owners. The utilities segment provides operations, maintenance, design, and construction services, specialist metering, new energy, and inspection services to gas, water, and electricity network owners, among others. It generates revenue from the Telecommunications segment.
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