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Watkin JonesCHIX:WJGL 37 Debt-to-Equity is 0.29 as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 0.48. GuruFocus rates CHIX:WJGL with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 89 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Watkin Jones ranks better than 71.91% 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 Watkin Jones's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:WJGl'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 0.48 Max: 1.21
Current: 0.29
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Watkin Jones was 1.21. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.48.
CHIX:WJGl's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 71.91% of 89
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.67
vs CHIX:WJGl: 0.29
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.
Watkin Jones Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Watkin Jones Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Watkin Jones'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:WJGL vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Watkin Jones'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.
Watkin Jones Debt-to-Equity vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Watkin Jones's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Watkin Jones'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.
Watkin Jones (CHIX:WJGL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.29 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Watkin Jones and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 0.48. Over the past decade, Watkin Jones' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.12 to 1.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Watkin Jones ranks #25 out of 89 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 28.1%.
Is Watkin Jones' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Watkin Jones' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.29 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 0.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 1.21. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.67. Watkin Jones' value of 0.29 is 56.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Watkin Jones ranks #25 out of 89 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Watkin Jones has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watkin Jones' Debt-to-Equity compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Watkin Jones ranks #25 out of 89 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Watkin Jones in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.67. Watkin Jones' value of 0.29 is 56.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Watkin Jones' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.12 to 1.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.48 vs. the industry median of 0.67, Watkin Jones 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 0.67, based on 89 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. Watkin Jones's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.29 is 56.7% 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 Watkin Jones and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Watkin Jones's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.29, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 0.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watkin Jones stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watkin Jones (CHIX:WJGL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.25, compared to a current price of £0.18 — trading 26.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.29, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 0.48 and 56.7% below the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 0.67. Watkin Jones' overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Watkin Jones (CHIX:WJGL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.29 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 Watkin Jones (CHIX:WJGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watkin Jones stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.18 is trading 26.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.25.
GuruFocus considers Watkin Jones to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:WJGL:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.29 (40% below median its 10-year median of 0.48)
GF Value™: £0.25 vs. price of £0.18 (26.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.7% below the Homebuilding & Construction median (#25 of 89)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:WJGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Watkin Jones PLC is engaged in property development and the management of properties for multiple residential occupations. Its service includes site identification and procurement, planning consent, construction delivery, and asset management. The company's operating segments include Student accommodation, Build to Rent, Affordable Homes, Refresh, and Accommodation management. The majority of its revenue is derived from build-to-rent segments.
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