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Rusta AB (publ)CHIX:RUSTAS 63 Debt-to-Equity is 2.51 as of Apr. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 3.84. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RUSTAS with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of kr87.38 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,015 Retail - Cyclical companies, Rusta AB (publ) ranks worse than 89.46% 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 Rusta AB (publ)'s Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:RUSTAs'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.51 Med: 3.84 Max: 4.65
Current: 2.51
During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Rusta AB (publ) was 4.65. The lowest was 2.51. And the median was 3.84.
CHIX:RUSTAs's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 89.46% of 1015
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs CHIX:RUSTAs: 2.51
Rusta AB (publ) (CHIX:RUSTAs) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Rusta AB (publ) Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Rusta AB (publ) Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rusta AB (publ)'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.
For the Department Stores subindustry, Rusta AB (publ)'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.
Rusta AB (publ) Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Rusta AB (publ)'s Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rusta AB (publ)'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.
Rusta AB (publ) (CHIX:RUSTAS) has a Debt-to-Equity of 2.51 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Rusta AB (publ) and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 3.84. Over the past decade, Rusta AB (publ)'s Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 2.51 to 4.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Rusta AB (publ) ranks #908 out of 1015 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 89.5%.
Is Rusta AB (publ)'s Debt-to-Equity too high?
Rusta AB (publ)'s current Debt-to-Equity of 2.51 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 3.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.51 to a high of 4.65. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Rusta AB (publ)'s value of 2.51 is 348.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rusta AB (publ) ranks #908 out of 1015 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Rusta AB (publ) has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rusta AB (publ)'s Debt-to-Equity compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Rusta AB (publ) ranks #908 out of 1015 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Rusta AB (publ) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Rusta AB (publ)'s value of 2.51 is 348.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Rusta AB (publ)'s own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 2.51 to 4.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.84 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Rusta AB (publ) 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.56, based on 1,015 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. Rusta AB (publ)'s current Debt-to-Equity of 2.51 is 348.2% 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 Rusta AB (publ) and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rusta AB (publ)'s current Debt-to-Equity is 2.51, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 3.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rusta AB (publ) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rusta AB (publ) (CHIX:RUSTAS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr87.38, compared to a current price of kr78.18 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 2.51, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 3.84 and 348.2% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.56. Rusta AB (publ)'s overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Rusta AB (publ) (CHIX:RUSTAS), the current Debt-to-Equity is 2.51 as of Apr. 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 Rusta AB (publ) (CHIX:RUSTAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rusta AB (publ) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr78.18 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr87.38.
GuruFocus considers Rusta AB (publ) to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:RUSTAS:
Debt-to-Equity: 2.51 (35% below median its 10-year median of 3.84)
GF Value™: kr87.38 vs. price of kr78.18 (10.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 348.2% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#908 of 1015)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:RUSTAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rusta AB (publ) is a dominant company in the Nordic variety hard discount market. The company offers a wide and carefully selected range of home and leisure products, with good quality at low prices. It has a wide multi-geographic presence with a network of stores across Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Germany.
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