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SeverfieldCHIX:SFRL 56 Debt-to-Equity is 0.48 as of Mar. 2026, which is 182% above its 10-year median of 0.17. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SFRL with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.56 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,610 Construction companies, Severfield ranks worse than 54.72% 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 Severfield's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:SFRl'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.17 Max: 0.48
Current: 0.48
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Severfield was 0.48. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.17.
CHIX:SFRl's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 54.72% of 1610
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs CHIX:SFRl: 0.48
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.
Severfield Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Severfield Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Severfield'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:SFRL vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Severfield'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.
Severfield Debt-to-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Severfield's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Severfield'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.
Severfield (CHIX:SFRL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.48 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Severfield and its competitors. This is 182% above median its historical median of 0.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Severfield ranks #881 out of 1610 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 54.7%.
Is Severfield's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Severfield's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.48 is 182% above median its 10-year median of 0.17. The Construction industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Severfield's value of 0.48 is 17.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Severfield ranks #881 out of 1610 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Severfield has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Severfield's Debt-to-Equity compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Severfield ranks #881 out of 1610 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Severfield in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Severfield's value of 0.48 is 17.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.17 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Severfield 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Construction companies is 0.41, based on 1,610 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. Severfield's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.48 is 17.1% 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 Severfield and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Severfield's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.48, which is 182% above median its own 10-year median of 0.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Severfield stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Severfield (CHIX:SFRL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.56, compared to a current price of £0.37 — trading 33.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.48, which is 182% above median its 10-year median of 0.17 and 17.1% above the Construction industry median of 0.41. Severfield's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Severfield (CHIX:SFRL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.48 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 Severfield (CHIX:SFRL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Severfield stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.37 is trading 33.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.56.
GuruFocus considers Severfield to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SFRL:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.48 (182% above median its 10-year median of 0.17)
GF Value™: £0.56 vs. price of £0.37 (33.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.1% above the Construction median (#881 of 1610)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SFRL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Severfield PLC is a construction company in the United Kingdom. It is engaged in the design, fabrication, and construction of structural steelwork. The company's operating segments are; Core Construction Operations, and Modular Solutions. Maximum revenue is generated from its Core Construction Operations segment which comprises the combined results of the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) and Nuclear and Infrastructure (N&I) divisions, including the results of Voortman Steel Construction Holding (VSCH). It provides steel superstructures and various other products like modular frames, severstor, and seversafe offload systems. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United Kingdom and the rest from the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.
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