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Genel EnergyCHIX:GENLL 49 Debt-to-Equity is 0.26 as of Dec. 2025, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 0.32. GuruFocus rates CHIX:GENLL with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.74 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 795 Oil & Gas companies, Genel Energy ranks better than 65.91% 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 Genel Energy's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:GENLl'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18 Med: 0.32 Max: 0.56
Current: 0.26
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Genel Energy was 0.56. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.32.
CHIX:GENLl's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 65.91% of 795
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs CHIX:GENLl: 0.26
Genel Energy (CHIX:GENLl) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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.
Genel Energy Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Genel Energy Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Genel Energy'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:GENLL vs COP, EOG, FANG: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Genel Energy'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.
Genel Energy Debt-to-Equity vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Genel Energy's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genel Energy'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.
Genel Energy (CHIX:GENLL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.26 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Genel Energy and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 0.32. Over the past decade, Genel Energy's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.18 to 0.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Genel Energy ranks #271 out of 795 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 34.1%.
Is Genel Energy's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Genel Energy's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.26 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 0.56. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Genel Energy's value of 0.26 is 43.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genel Energy ranks #271 out of 795 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Genel Energy has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genel Energy's Debt-to-Equity compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Genel Energy ranks #271 out of 795 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Genel Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Genel Energy's value of 0.26 is 43.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Genel Energy's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.18 to 0.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.32 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Genel Energy 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Oil & Gas companies is 0.46, based on 795 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. Genel Energy's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.26 is 43.5% 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 Genel Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genel Energy's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.26, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 0.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genel Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genel Energy (CHIX:GENLL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.74, compared to a current price of £0.51 — trading 31.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.26, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.32 and 43.5% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.46. Genel Energy's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 3 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 Genel Energy (CHIX:GENLL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.26 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 Genel Energy (CHIX:GENLL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genel Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.51 is trading 31.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.74.
GuruFocus considers Genel Energy to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:GENLL:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.26 (19% below median its 10-year median of 0.32)
GF Value™: £0.74 vs. price of £0.51 (31.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.5% below the Oil & Gas median (#271 of 795)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:GENLL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Genel Energy PLC produces oil and gas predominantly in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. The company has two reportable business segments: Production and Pre-production. Capital allocation decisions for the production segment are considered in the context of the cash flows expected from the production and sale of crude oil. The production segment is comprised of the producing fields on the Tawke PSC (Tawke and Peshkabir fields), which are located in the KRI and make sales predominantly to the KRG. The pre-production segment comprises exploration activity, principally located in Oman, Somaliland, and Morocco.
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