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Union Petrochemical PCLBKK:UKEM-R -3.03%48 Debt-to-Equity is 0.60 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.60. GuruFocus rates BKK:UKEM-R with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿0.83 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,418 Chemicals companies, Union Petrochemical PCL ranks worse than 67.21% 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 Union Petrochemical PCL's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:UKEM-R'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43 Med: 0.6 Max: 1.1
Current: 0.6
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Union Petrochemical PCL was 1.10. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 0.60.
BKK:UKEM-R's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 67.21% of 1418
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs BKK:UKEM-R: 0.60
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.
Union Petrochemical PCL Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Union Petrochemical PCL 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Union Petrochemical PCL'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.
Union Petrochemical PCL Debt-to-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Union Petrochemical PCL's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Union Petrochemical PCL'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.
Union Petrochemical PCL (BKK:UKEM-R) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.60 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Union Petrochemical PCL and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.60. Over the past decade, Union Petrochemical PCL's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.43 to 1.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Union Petrochemical PCL ranks #953 out of 1418 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 67.2%.
Is Union Petrochemical PCL's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Union Petrochemical PCL's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.60 is near median its 10-year median of 0.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 1.10. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Union Petrochemical PCL's value of 0.60 is 66.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Union Petrochemical PCL ranks #953 out of 1418 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Union Petrochemical PCL has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Union Petrochemical PCL's Debt-to-Equity compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Union Petrochemical PCL ranks #953 out of 1418 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Union Petrochemical PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Union Petrochemical PCL's value of 0.60 is 66.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Union Petrochemical PCL's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.43 to 1.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.60 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Union Petrochemical PCL 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 Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Chemicals companies is 0.36, based on 1,418 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. Union Petrochemical PCL's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.60 is 66.7% 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 Union Petrochemical PCL and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Union Petrochemical PCL's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.60, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Union Petrochemical PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Petrochemical PCL (BKK:UKEM-R) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿0.83, compared to a current price of ฿1.56 — trading 87.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.60, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.60 and 66.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. Union Petrochemical PCL's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 5 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 Union Petrochemical PCL (BKK:UKEM-R), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.60 as of Jun. 2026. 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 Union Petrochemical PCL (BKK:UKEM-R) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Petrochemical PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿1.56 is trading 87.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿0.83.
GuruFocus considers Union Petrochemical PCL to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:UKEM-R:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.60 (near median its 10-year median of 0.60)
GF Value™: ฿0.83 vs. price of ฿1.56 (87.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 66.7% above the Chemicals median (#953 of 1418)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:UKEM-R stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Union Petrochemical PCL is principally engaged in the import and distribution of chemical products. The company is organized into three reportable segments: Commodity Chemicals segment, Specialty Chemicals segment, and Other segment. Some of its products are Methanol, Isopropyl alcohol, isobutyl alcohol, N-Butanol, Solvents 3040, Toluene, Mixed Xylene, Solvesso 100 Fluid, Solvesso 150 fluid, Solvesso 150 fluid, Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate and Butyl, among others. The company has diversified into the logistics and storage sector. The group operates solely in Thailand and derives key revenue from the Commodity chemicals segment. The Group's business is operated in Thailand.
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