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GoodwinCHIX:GDWNL +1.73%72 Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 as of Oct. 2025, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 0.37. GuruFocus rates CHIX:GDWNL with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of £92.69 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 2,680 Industrial Products companies, Goodwin ranks better than 50.63% 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 Goodwin's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:GDWNl'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18 Med: 0.37 Max: 0.62
Current: 0.28
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Goodwin was 0.62. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.37.
CHIX:GDWNl's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 50.63% of 2680
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs CHIX:GDWNl: 0.28
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Goodwin Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Goodwin Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Goodwin'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:GDWNL vs GEV, ETN, PH: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Goodwin'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.
Goodwin Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Goodwin's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Goodwin'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.
Goodwin (CHIX:GDWNL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.28 as of Oct. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Goodwin and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 0.37. Over the past decade, Goodwin's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.18 to 0.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Goodwin ranks #1323 out of 2680 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 49.4%.
Is Goodwin's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Goodwin's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.28 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 0.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 0.62. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Goodwin's value of 0.28 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Goodwin ranks #1323 out of 2680 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Goodwin has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Goodwin's Debt-to-Equity compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Goodwin ranks #1323 out of 2680 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Goodwin in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Goodwin's value of 0.28 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, Goodwin's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.18 to 0.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.37 vs. the industry median of 0.28, Goodwin has consistently been at 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Industrial Products companies is 0.28, based on 2,680 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. Goodwin's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.28 is 0% at 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 Goodwin and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Goodwin's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.28, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 0.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Goodwin stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Goodwin (CHIX:GDWNL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £92.69, compared to a current price of £176.80 — trading 90.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.28, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 0.37 and 0% at the Industrial Products industry median of 0.28. Goodwin's overall GF Score™ is 72/100. 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 Goodwin (CHIX:GDWNL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 as of Oct. 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 Goodwin (CHIX:GDWNL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Goodwin stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £176.80 is trading 90.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £92.69.
GuruFocus considers Goodwin to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:GDWNL:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.28 (24% below median its 10-year median of 0.37)
GF Value™: £92.69 vs. price of £176.80 (90.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0% at the Industrial Products median (#1323 of 2680)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:GDWNL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Goodwin PLC is a mechanical component manufacturing company. Its operating segments are the Mechanical Engineering segment which includes casting, valve, antenna, and pump manufacturer and general engineering, and the Refractory Engineering segment which consists of powder manufacture and mineral processing. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Mechanical Engineering segment. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United Kingdom and also has its presence in Europe, the United States of America, Pacific Basin, and the rest of the world.
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