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Acerias Paz del RioBOG:PAZRIO 32 Debt-to-Equity is 0.40 as of Jun. 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates BOG:PAZRIO with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of COP4.48 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 548 Steel companies, Acerias Paz del Rio ranks better than 50.73% 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 Acerias Paz del Rio's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BOG:PAZRIO'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14 Med: 0.27 Max: 0.41
Current: 0.4
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Acerias Paz del Rio was 0.41. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.27.
BOG:PAZRIO's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 50.73% of 548
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.405
vs BOG:PAZRIO: 0.40
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.
Acerias Paz del Rio Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Acerias Paz del Rio Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Acerias Paz del Rio'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.
BOG:PAZRIO vs NUE, STLD, RS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Acerias Paz del Rio'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.
Acerias Paz del Rio Debt-to-Equity vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Acerias Paz del Rio's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acerias Paz del Rio'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.
Acerias Paz del Rio (BOG:PAZRIO) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.40 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Acerias Paz del Rio and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 0.27. Over the past decade, Acerias Paz del Rio's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.14 to 0.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Acerias Paz del Rio ranks #270 out of 548 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 49.3%.
Is Acerias Paz del Rio's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Acerias Paz del Rio's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.40 is 48% above median its 10-year median of 0.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 0.41. The Steel industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Acerias Paz del Rio's value of 0.40 is 1.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acerias Paz del Rio ranks #270 out of 548 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Acerias Paz del Rio has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acerias Paz del Rio's Debt-to-Equity compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Acerias Paz del Rio ranks #270 out of 548 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Acerias Paz del Rio in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Acerias Paz del Rio's value of 0.40 is 1.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Acerias Paz del Rio's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.14 to 0.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Acerias Paz del Rio 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 Steel company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Steel companies is 0.41, based on 548 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. Acerias Paz del Rio's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.40 is 1.2% 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 Acerias Paz del Rio and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acerias Paz del Rio's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.40, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acerias Paz del Rio stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acerias Paz del Rio (BOG:PAZRIO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is COP4.48, compared to a current price of COP4.00 — trading 10.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.40, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 1.2% below the Steel industry median of 0.41. Acerias Paz del Rio's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 4 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 Acerias Paz del Rio (BOG:PAZRIO), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.40 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 Acerias Paz del Rio (BOG:PAZRIO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acerias Paz del Rio stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of COP4.00 is trading 10.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of COP4.48.
GuruFocus considers Acerias Paz del Rio to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOG:PAZRIO:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.40 (48% above median its 10-year median of 0.27)
GF Value™: COP4.48 vs. price of COP4.00 (10.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1.2% below the Steel median (#270 of 548)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOG:PAZRIO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Acerias Paz del Rio SA is engaged in the production, processing, marketing, and distribution of elements and raw materials necessary for the steel industry, as well as its products, and to carry out all kinds of industrial, commercial, and distribution activities related to steel and steel industry products.
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