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Beijing Enterprises Water GroupBJWTY 64 Debt-to-Equity is 2.15 as of Dec. 2025, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 1.77. GuruFocus rates BJWTY with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.63 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 472 Utilities - Regulated companies, Beijing Enterprises Water Group ranks worse than 87.08% 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 Beijing Enterprises Water Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BJWTY'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.59 Med: 1.77 Max: 2.24
Current: 2.15
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Beijing Enterprises Water Group was 2.24. The lowest was 1.59. And the median was 1.77.
BJWTY's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 87.08% of 472
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.975
vs BJWTY: 2.15
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.
Beijing Enterprises Water Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Beijing Enterprises Water Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
Beijing Enterprises Water Group Debt-to-Equity Chart
BJWTY vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Beijing Enterprises Water 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.
Beijing Enterprises Water Group Debt-to-Equity vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Beijing Enterprises Water Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Beijing Enterprises Water 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.
Beijing Enterprises Water Group (BJWTY) has a Debt-to-Equity of 2.15 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Beijing Enterprises Water Group and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 1.77. Over the past decade, Beijing Enterprises Water Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.59 to 2.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Beijing Enterprises Water Group ranks #411 out of 472 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 87.1%.
Is Beijing Enterprises Water Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Beijing Enterprises Water Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.15 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 1.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.59 to a high of 2.24. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.98. Beijing Enterprises Water Group's value of 2.15 is 120.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Beijing Enterprises Water Group ranks #411 out of 472 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Beijing Enterprises Water Group has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Beijing Enterprises Water Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Beijing Enterprises Water Group ranks #411 out of 472 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Beijing Enterprises Water Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.98. Beijing Enterprises Water Group's value of 2.15 is 120.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Beijing Enterprises Water Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.59 to 2.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.77 vs. the industry median of 0.98, Beijing Enterprises Water 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.98, based on 472 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. Beijing Enterprises Water Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.15 is 120.5% 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 Beijing Enterprises Water Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Beijing Enterprises Water Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 2.15, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 1.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Beijing Enterprises Water Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beijing Enterprises Water Group (BJWTY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.63, compared to a current price of $23.02 — trading 23.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 2.15, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 1.77 and 120.5% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.98. Beijing Enterprises Water Group's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Beijing Enterprises Water Group (BJWTY), the current Debt-to-Equity is 2.15 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 Beijing Enterprises Water Group (BJWTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beijing Enterprises Water Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $23.02 is trading 23.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.63.
GuruFocus considers Beijing Enterprises Water Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BJWTY:
Debt-to-Equity: 2.15 (21% above median its 10-year median of 1.77)
GF Value™: $18.63 vs. price of $23.02 (23.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 120.5% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#411 of 472)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BJWTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Beijing Enterprises Water Group Ltd is a provider of waste treatment services in China. The company's business segments are Sewage and reclaimed water treatment and construction services; Water distribution services, and Technical and consultancy services and sales of machineries; and the urban resources services segment. Majority of the revenue is derived from the Sewage and reclaimed water treatment and construction services segment. The company operates in mainland China and elsewhere.
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