Deme Group NVCHIX:DEMEB 69 Debt-to-Equity is 0.52 as of Dec. 2025, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 0.57. GuruFocus rates CHIX:DEMEB with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €155.86 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,607 Construction companies, Deme Group NV ranks worse than 56.94% 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 Deme Group NV's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:DEMEb'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36 Med: 0.57 Max: 0.83
Current: 0.52
During the past 11 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Deme Group NV was 0.83. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 0.57.
CHIX:DEMEb's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 56.94% of 1607
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs CHIX:DEMEb: 0.52
Deme Group NV (CHIX:DEMEb) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Deme Group NV Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Deme Group NV Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Deme Group NV'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:DEMEB vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Deme Group NV'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.
Deme Group NV Debt-to-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Deme Group NV's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Deme Group NV'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.
Deme Group NV (CHIX:DEMEB) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.52 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Deme Group NV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.57. Over the past decade, Deme Group NV's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.36 to 0.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Deme Group NV ranks #915 out of 1607 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 56.9%.
Is Deme Group NV's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Deme Group NV's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.52 is near median its 10-year median of 0.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 0.83. The Construction industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Deme Group NV's value of 0.52 is 26.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deme Group NV ranks #915 out of 1607 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Deme Group NV has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deme Group NV's Debt-to-Equity compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Deme Group NV ranks #915 out of 1607 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Deme Group NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Deme Group NV's value of 0.52 is 26.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Deme Group NV's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.36 to 0.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.57 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Deme Group NV 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Construction companies is 0.41, based on 1,607 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. Deme Group NV's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.52 is 26.8% 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 Deme Group NV and its competitors. For the Construction 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. Deme Group NV's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.52, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deme Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deme Group NV (CHIX:DEMEB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €155.86, compared to a current price of €191.00 — trading 22.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.52, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.57 and 26.8% above the Construction industry median of 0.41. Deme Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Deme Group NV (CHIX:DEMEB), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.52 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 Deme Group NV (CHIX:DEMEB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deme Group NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €191.00 is trading 22.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €155.86.
GuruFocus considers Deme Group NV to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:DEMEB:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.52 (near median its 10-year median of 0.57)
GF Value™: €155.86 vs. price of €191.00 (22.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.8% above the Construction median (#915 of 1607)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:DEMEB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Deme Group NV Is a provider of dredging and construction services intended to cater to the renewable energy industries and environmental works. The company provides engineering and contracting services globally in the offshore renewables and non-renewables sectors and performs a wide variety of dredging activities and offers solutions for soil remediation and brownfield redevelopment, as well as environmental dredging and sediment treatment, thereby serving its clients. It has segments namely Offshore Energy, Dredging & Infra, Environmental and Concessions, out of which Offshore Energy derives maximum revenue. The company geographically operates in America, Africa, Europe, Middle East and Asia.
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