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Direcional EngenhariaBSP:DIRR3 -2.75%90 Debt-to-Equity is 1.56 as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 0.78. GuruFocus rates BSP:DIRR3 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of R$16.02 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,544 Real Estate companies, Direcional Engenharia ranks worse than 75.97% 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 Direcional Engenharia's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:DIRR3'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53 Med: 0.78 Max: 1.56
Current: 1.56
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Direcional Engenharia was 1.56. The lowest was 0.53. And the median was 0.78.
BSP:DIRR3's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 75.97% of 1544
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.725
vs BSP:DIRR3: 1.56
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.
Direcional Engenharia Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Direcional Engenharia Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Direcional Engenharia'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.
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Direcional Engenharia'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.
Direcional Engenharia Debt-to-Equity vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Direcional Engenharia's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Direcional Engenharia'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.
Direcional Engenharia (BSP:DIRR3) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.56 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Direcional Engenharia and its competitors. This is 100% above median its historical median of 0.78. Over the past decade, Direcional Engenharia's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.53 to 1.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Direcional Engenharia ranks #1173 out of 1544 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 76%.
Is Direcional Engenharia's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Direcional Engenharia's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.56 is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 1.56. The Real Estate industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.73. Direcional Engenharia's value of 1.56 is 115.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Direcional Engenharia ranks #1173 out of 1544 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Direcional Engenharia has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Direcional Engenharia's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Direcional Engenharia ranks #1173 out of 1544 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Direcional Engenharia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.73. Direcional Engenharia's value of 1.56 is 115.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Direcional Engenharia's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.53 to 1.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.78 vs. the industry median of 0.73, Direcional Engenharia 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 Real Estate company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Real Estate companies is 0.73, based on 1,544 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. Direcional Engenharia's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.56 is 115.2% 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 Direcional Engenharia and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Direcional Engenharia's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.56, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 0.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Direcional Engenharia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Direcional Engenharia (BSP:DIRR3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$16.02, compared to a current price of R$12.04 — trading 24.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.56, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.78 and 115.2% above the Real Estate industry median of 0.73. Direcional Engenharia's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Direcional Engenharia (BSP:DIRR3), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.56 as of Mar. 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 Direcional Engenharia (BSP:DIRR3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Direcional Engenharia stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$12.04 is trading 24.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$16.02.
GuruFocus considers Direcional Engenharia to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:DIRR3:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.56 (100% above median its 10-year median of 0.78)
GF Value™: R$16.02 vs. price of R$12.04 (24.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 115.2% above the Real Estate median (#1173 of 1544)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:DIRR3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Direcional Engenharia SA is a real estate development and construction company. It focuses on the development of large-scale residential housing targeting the low-income segment, particularly in the North and Mid-West regions of Brazil. Geographically, the business presence of the firm are seen in the states of Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, the Rio Grande do Sul, Minas Gerais, Para, and Amazonas, among others.
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