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CLS HoldingsCHIX:CLIL +4.00%40 Debt-to-Equity is 1.22 as of Dec. 2025, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 0.88. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CLIL with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.80 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 689 REITs companies, CLS Holdings ranks worse than 76.63% 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 CLS Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:CLIl'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.74 Med: 0.88 Max: 1.28
Current: 1.22
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of CLS Holdings was 1.28. The lowest was 0.74. And the median was 0.88.
CHIX:CLIl's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 76.63% of 689
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.78
vs CHIX:CLIl: 1.22
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.
CLS Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
CLS Holdings Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CLS Holdings'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.
CHIX:CLIL vs BXP, ARE, VNO: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the REIT - Office subindustry, CLS Holdings'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.
CLS Holdings Debt-to-Equity vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, CLS Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CLS Holdings'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.
CLS Holdings (CHIX:CLIL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.22 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on CLS Holdings and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 0.88. Over the past decade, CLS Holdings' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.74 to 1.28. According to the industry distribution chart, CLS Holdings ranks #528 out of 689 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 76.6%.
Is CLS Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
CLS Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 1.22 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 0.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.74 to a high of 1.28. The REITs industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. CLS Holdings' value of 1.22 is 56.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CLS Holdings ranks #528 out of 689 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CLS Holdings has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CLS Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to BXP and ARE?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, CLS Holdings ranks #528 out of 689 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places CLS Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. CLS Holdings' value of 1.22 is 56.4% above this benchmark. Historically, CLS Holdings' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.74 to 1.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.88 vs. the industry median of 0.78, CLS Holdings 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 REITs company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among REITs companies is 0.78, based on 689 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. CLS Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.22 is 56.4% 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 CLS Holdings and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CLS Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.22, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 0.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CLS Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CLS Holdings (CHIX:CLIL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.80, compared to a current price of £0.52 — trading 35% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.22, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 0.88 and 56.4% above the REITs industry median of 0.78. CLS Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 CLS Holdings (CHIX:CLIL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.22 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 CLS Holdings (CHIX:CLIL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CLS Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.52 is trading 35% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.80.
GuruFocus considers CLS Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CLIL:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.22 (39% above median its 10-year median of 0.88)
GF Value™: £0.80 vs. price of £0.52 (35% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.4% above the REITs median (#528 of 689)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CLIL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CLS Holdings PLC is a commercial property investment firm focused on office space. The company has two operating segments: Investment Property and Other Investments. The Investment Property segment includes properties in the United Kingdom, Germany, and France, with over half of its assets located in the United Kingdom. Other Investments comprise the hotel at Spring Mews and various small corporate holdings. The company invests in non-central locations that offer efficient access to transportation and are situated in large cities. It generates the majority of its revenue from rental income.
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