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MercialysCHIX:MERYP 71 Debt-to-Equity is 2.82 as of Dec. 2025, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 2.15. GuruFocus rates CHIX:MERYP with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.62 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 683 REITs companies, Mercialys ranks worse than 92.09% 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 Mercialys's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:MERYp'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.75 Med: 2.15 Max: 2.82
Current: 2.82
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Mercialys was 2.82. The lowest was 1.75. And the median was 2.15.
CHIX:MERYp's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 92.09% of 683
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.78
vs CHIX:MERYp: 2.82
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.
Mercialys Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Mercialys Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mercialys'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:MERYP vs SPG, O, KIM: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Mercialys'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.
Mercialys Debt-to-Equity vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Mercialys's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mercialys'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.
Mercialys (CHIX:MERYP) has a Debt-to-Equity of 2.82 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Mercialys and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 2.15. Over the past decade, Mercialys' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.75 to 2.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercialys ranks #629 out of 683 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 92.1%.
Is Mercialys' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Mercialys' current Debt-to-Equity of 2.82 is 31% above median its 10-year median of 2.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.75 to a high of 2.82. The REITs industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. Mercialys' value of 2.82 is 261.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mercialys ranks #629 out of 683 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mercialys has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercialys' Debt-to-Equity compare to SPG and O?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Mercialys ranks #629 out of 683 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Mercialys in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. Mercialys' value of 2.82 is 261.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Mercialys' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.75 to 2.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.15 vs. the industry median of 0.78, Mercialys 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 REITs company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among REITs companies is 0.78, based on 683 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. Mercialys's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.82 is 261.5% 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 Mercialys and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mercialys's current Debt-to-Equity is 2.82, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 2.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mercialys stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercialys (CHIX:MERYP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.62, compared to a current price of €11.78 — trading 22.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 2.82, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 2.15 and 261.5% above the REITs industry median of 0.78. Mercialys' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 11 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 Mercialys (CHIX:MERYP), the current Debt-to-Equity is 2.82 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 Mercialys (CHIX:MERYP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercialys stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €11.78 is trading 22.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.62.
GuruFocus considers Mercialys to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:MERYP:
Debt-to-Equity: 2.82 (31% above median its 10-year median of 2.15)
GF Value™: €9.62 vs. price of €11.78 (22.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 261.5% above the REITs median (#629 of 683)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:MERYP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mercialys SA is a real estate company based in France and Europe. The firm and its subsidiaries own and manage shopping centers in France. The company has developed and promoted the G LA GALLERIE brand for all its shopping centers. The company mainly operates in France. The company is based on sustainable value creation through investments in medium-sized properties.
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