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GraingerCHIX:GRIL -0.34%71 Debt-to-Equity is 0.78 as of Sep. 2025, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 0.91. GuruFocus rates CHIX:GRIL with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.44 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,545 Real Estate companies, Grainger ranks worse than 51.59% 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 Grainger's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:GRIl'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.69 Med: 0.91 Max: 1.25
Current: 0.78
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Grainger was 1.25. The lowest was 0.69. And the median was 0.91.
CHIX:GRIl's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 51.59% of 1545
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.73
vs CHIX:GRIl: 0.78
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.
Grainger Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Grainger Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Grainger'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:GRIL vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Grainger'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.
Grainger Debt-to-Equity vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Grainger's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Grainger'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.
Grainger (CHIX:GRIL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.78 as of Sep. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Grainger and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 0.91. Over the past decade, Grainger's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.69 to 1.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Grainger ranks #797 out of 1545 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 51.6%.
Is Grainger's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Grainger's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.78 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 0.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.69 to a high of 1.25. The Real Estate industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.73. Grainger's value of 0.78 is 6.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Grainger ranks #797 out of 1545 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Grainger has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grainger's Debt-to-Equity compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Grainger ranks #797 out of 1545 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Grainger in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.73. Grainger's value of 0.78 is 6.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Grainger's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.69 to 1.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.91 vs. the industry median of 0.73, Grainger 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 1,545 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. Grainger's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.78 is 6.8% 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 Grainger 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. Grainger's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.78, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 0.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grainger stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grainger (CHIX:GRIL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.44, compared to a current price of £1.74 — trading 21% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.78, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 0.91 and 6.8% above the Real Estate industry median of 0.73. Grainger's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 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 Grainger (CHIX:GRIL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.78 as of Sep. 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 Grainger (CHIX:GRIL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grainger stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £1.74 is trading 21% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.44.
GuruFocus considers Grainger to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:GRIL:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.78 (14% below median its 10-year median of 0.91)
GF Value™: £1.44 vs. price of £1.74 (21% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.8% above the Real Estate median (#797 of 1545)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:GRIL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Grainger PLC owns, leases, and manages residential properties. The company derives the vast majority of its revenue through property sales and rental income. The business categorizes its operations into U.K. residential, retirement solutions, fund and third-party management, the U.K. and European development, German residential, and others. U.K. Residential represents the bulk of the group's revenue, with retirement solutions and the UK and European development also contributing a substantial portion. The company also offers residential fund- and asset management services. The two segments for the company are PRS which derives maximum revenue, and Reversionary.
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