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SMCPCHIX:SMCPP 57 Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 as of Jun. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 0.65. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SMCPP with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,021 Retail - Cyclical companies, SMCP ranks better than 56.12% 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 SMCP's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:SMCPp'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28 Med: 0.65 Max: 1.23
Current: 0.46
During the past 12 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of SMCP was 1.23. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.65.
CHIX:SMCPp's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 56.12% of 1021
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs CHIX:SMCPp: 0.46
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.
SMCP Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
SMCP Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SMCP'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:SMCPP vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, SMCP'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.
SMCP Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, SMCP's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SMCP'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.
SMCP (CHIX:SMCPP) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.46 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on SMCP and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 0.65. Over the past decade, SMCP's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.28 to 1.23. According to the industry distribution chart, SMCP ranks #448 out of 1021 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 43.9%.
Is SMCP's Debt-to-Equity too high?
SMCP's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.46 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 0.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 1.23. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. SMCP's value of 0.46 is 17.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SMCP ranks #448 out of 1021 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SMCP has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SMCP's Debt-to-Equity compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, SMCP ranks #448 out of 1021 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts SMCP in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. SMCP's value of 0.46 is 17.9% below this benchmark. Historically, SMCP's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.28 to 1.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.65 vs. the industry median of 0.56, SMCP 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.56, based on 1,021 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. SMCP's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.46 is 17.9% 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 SMCP 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. SMCP's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.46, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 0.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SMCP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SMCP (CHIX:SMCPP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.71, compared to a current price of €6.97 — trading 87.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.46, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 0.65 and 17.9% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.56. SMCP's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 SMCP (CHIX:SMCPP), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 as of Jun. 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 SMCP (CHIX:SMCPP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SMCP stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €6.97 is trading 87.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.71.
GuruFocus considers SMCP to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SMCPP:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.46 (29% below median its 10-year median of 0.65)
GF Value™: €3.71 vs. price of €6.97 (87.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.9% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#448 of 1021)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SMCPP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SMCP SA is an international apparel and accessories retail group. The company's products include womenswear, menswear, and accessories, which are sold through a network of points of sale and websites under four brands: Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot, and Fursac. It generates maximum revenue from the Sandro segment.
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