Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Rias ASCHIX:RIASBC 75 Debt-to-Equity is 0.18 as of Mar. 2026, which is 200% above its 10-year median of 0.06. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RIASBC with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of kr430.07. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 366 Building Materials companies, Rias AS ranks better than 68.85% 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 Rias AS's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:RIASBc'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.06 Max: 0.18
Current: 0.18
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Rias AS was 0.18. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.06.
CHIX:RIASBc's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 68.85% of 366
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 0.355
vs CHIX:RIASBc: 0.18
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.
Rias AS Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Rias AS Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Rias AS'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:RIASBC vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Rias AS'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.
Rias AS Debt-to-Equity vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Rias AS's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rias AS'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.
Rias AS (CHIX:RIASBC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.18 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Rias AS and its competitors. This is 200% above median its historical median of 0.06. Over the past decade, Rias AS's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 0.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Rias AS ranks #114 out of 366 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 31.1%.
Is Rias AS's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Rias AS's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.18 is 200% above median its 10-year median of 0.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.18. The Building Materials industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Rias AS's value of 0.18 is 49.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rias AS ranks #114 out of 366 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Rias AS has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rias AS's Debt-to-Equity compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Rias AS ranks #114 out of 366 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Rias AS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Rias AS's value of 0.18 is 49.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Rias AS's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 0.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.06 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Rias AS 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 a Building Materials company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Building Materials companies is 0.36, based on 366 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. Rias AS's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.18 is 49.3% 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 Rias AS and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rias AS's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.18, which is 200% above median its own 10-year median of 0.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rias AS stock overvalued right now?
Rias AS (CHIX:RIASBC) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.18. The stock's GF Value™ is kr430.07, compared to a current price of kr464.00 — trading 7.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.18, which is 200% above median its 10-year median of 0.06 and 49.3% below the Building Materials industry median of 0.36. Rias AS's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Rias AS (CHIX:RIASBC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.18 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 Rias AS (CHIX:RIASBC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rias AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr464.00 is trading 7.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr430.07.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:RIASBC:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.18 (200% above median its 10-year median of 0.06)
GF Value™: kr430.07 vs. price of kr464.00 (7.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49.3% below the Building Materials median (#114 of 366)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:RIASBC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rias AS distributes semi-manufactured plastic products for building and construction work, as well as the industry and public sector in Scandinavia. It operates through the construction and industry product sectors. The company has one operating segment and operates within two product areas, which are the Sale, processing, and distribution of semi-finished plastic products to all branches of the building and construction sector. (Construction) and the Sale, processing, and distribution of semi-finished plastic products to industry and the public sector. Key revenue is generated from domestic sales. Geographically located in Denmark, Sweden, and Other Countries. Maximum revenue is from Denmark.
75GF Score
Get the complete analysis for CHIX:RIASBC
Debt-to-Equity is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
CHIX:RIASBC has been successfully added to your 
