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Strix GroupCHIX:KETLL 42 Debt-to-Equity is 1.93 as of Jun. 2025, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 2.46. GuruFocus rates CHIX:KETLL with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.68 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,224 Hardware companies, Strix Group ranks worse than 94.69% 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 Strix Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:KETLl'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -44.26 Med: 2.46 Max: 48.81
Current: 1.93
During the past 11 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Strix Group was 48.81. The lowest was -44.26. And the median was 2.46.
CHIX:KETLl's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 94.69% of 2224
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.275
vs CHIX:KETLl: 1.93
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.
Strix Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Strix Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Strix Group'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:KETLL vs APH, GLW, TEL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Strix Group'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.
Strix Group Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Strix Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Strix Group'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.
Strix Group (CHIX:KETLL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.93 as of Jun. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Strix Group and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 2.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Strix Group ranks #2106 out of 2224 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 94.7%.
Is Strix Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Strix Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.93 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 2.46. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Strix Group's value of 1.93 is 601.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Strix Group ranks #2106 out of 2224 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Strix Group has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Strix Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Strix Group ranks #2106 out of 2224 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Strix Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Strix Group's value of 1.93 is 601.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.46 vs. the industry median of 0.28, Strix Group 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Hardware companies is 0.28, based on 2,224 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. Strix Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.93 is 601.8% 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 Strix Group and its competitors. For the Hardware 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. Strix Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.93, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 2.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Strix Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Strix Group (CHIX:KETLL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.68, compared to a current price of £0.35 — trading 48.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.93, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 2.46 and 601.8% above the Hardware industry median of 0.28. Strix Group's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Strix Group (CHIX:KETLL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.93 as of Jun. 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 Strix Group (CHIX:KETLL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Strix Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.35 is trading 48.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.68.
GuruFocus considers Strix Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:KETLL:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.93 (22% below median its 10-year median of 2.46)
GF Value™: £0.68 vs. price of £0.35 (48.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 601.8% above the Hardware median (#2106 of 2224)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:KETLL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Strix Group PLC manufactures and markets kettle controls for appliances. The company is engaged in the business of design, manufacture, and supply of kettle safety controls and other components and devices involving water heating and temperature control, steam management, and water filtration. Its revenue is generated by the sale of thermostatic controls, cordless interfaces, and other products such as water jugs and filters. The company's reportable segments include Kettle controls, Water category, and Appliances. It generates maximum revenue from the Kettle controls segment. The company's commercial and residential customers are based in China, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
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