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QinetiQ GroupCHIX:QQL +3.81%73 Debt-to-Equity is 0.76 as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 0.38. GuruFocus rates CHIX:QQL with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 313 Aerospace & Defense companies, QinetiQ Group ranks worse than 75.72% 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 QinetiQ Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:QQl'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.38 Max: 0.76
Current: 0.76
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of QinetiQ Group was 0.76. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.38.
CHIX:QQl's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 75.72% of 313
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.31
vs CHIX:QQl: 0.76
QinetiQ Group (CHIX:QQl) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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QinetiQ Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
QinetiQ Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for QinetiQ 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:QQL vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, QinetiQ 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.
QinetiQ Group Debt-to-Equity vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, QinetiQ Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where QinetiQ 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.
QinetiQ Group (CHIX:QQL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.76 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on QinetiQ Group and its competitors. This is 100% above median its historical median of 0.38. Over the past decade, QinetiQ Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.76. According to the industry distribution chart, QinetiQ Group ranks #237 out of 313 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 75.7%.
Is QinetiQ Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
QinetiQ Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.76 is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.76. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31. QinetiQ Group's value of 0.76 is 145.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, QinetiQ Group ranks #237 out of 313 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, QinetiQ Group has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QinetiQ Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, QinetiQ Group ranks #237 out of 313 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places QinetiQ Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31. QinetiQ Group's value of 0.76 is 145.2% above this benchmark. Historically, QinetiQ Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.38 vs. the industry median of 0.31, QinetiQ 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.31, based on 313 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. QinetiQ Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.76 is 145.2% 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 QinetiQ Group and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QinetiQ Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.76, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 0.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QinetiQ Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QinetiQ Group (CHIX:QQL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.66, compared to a current price of £4.68 — trading 0.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.76, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.38 and 145.2% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.31. QinetiQ Group's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 QinetiQ Group (CHIX:QQL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.76 as of Mar. 2026. 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 QinetiQ Group (CHIX:QQL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QinetiQ Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £4.68 is trading 0.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £4.66.
GuruFocus considers QinetiQ Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:QQL:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.76 (100% above median its 10-year median of 0.38)
GF Value™: £4.66 vs. price of £4.68 (0.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 145.2% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#237 of 313)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:QQL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
QinetiQ Group PLC is a company operating in the aerospace, defense, and security sectors. Its operating segments are EMEA Services, and Global Solutions. It generates majority of revenue from EMES Services. EMEA Services provides technical assurance, test and evaluation and training services, underpinned by long-term contracts. EMEA Services comprises business units which are not considered reportable segments as defined UK Defence, UK Intelligence and the Australia sector. Global Solutions combines all other business units not aggregated within EMEA Services. It has presence in United Kingdom (UK), United States of America (US), Australia, Home countries, Europe, and Rest of world of which majority of revenue comes from Home countries.
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