CITICCTPCF -4.19%91 Debt-to-Equity is 3.68 as of Dec. 2025, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 2.40. GuruFocus rates CTPCF with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 514 Conglomerates companies, CITIC ranks worse than 93.58% 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 CITIC's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CTPCF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.03 Med: 2.4 Max: 3.68
Current: 3.68
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of CITIC was 3.68. The lowest was 2.03. And the median was 2.40.
CTPCF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 93.58% of 514
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 0.54
vs CTPCF: 3.68
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CITIC Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
CITIC Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CITIC'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 Conglomerates subindustry, CITIC'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.
CITIC Debt-to-Equity vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, CITIC's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CITIC'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.
CITIC (CTPCF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 3.68 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on CITIC and its competitors. This is 53% above median its historical median of 2.40. Over the past decade, CITIC's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 2.03 to 3.68. According to the industry distribution chart, CITIC ranks #481 out of 514 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 93.6%.
Is CITIC's Debt-to-Equity too high?
CITIC's current Debt-to-Equity of 3.68 is 53% above median its 10-year median of 2.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.03 to a high of 3.68. The Conglomerates industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.54. CITIC's value of 3.68 is 581.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CITIC ranks #481 out of 514 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CITIC has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CITIC's Debt-to-Equity compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, CITIC ranks #481 out of 514 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places CITIC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.54. CITIC's value of 3.68 is 581.5% above this benchmark. Historically, CITIC's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 2.03 to 3.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.40 vs. the industry median of 0.54, CITIC 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Conglomerates companies is 0.54, based on 514 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. CITIC's current Debt-to-Equity of 3.68 is 581.5% 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 CITIC and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CITIC's current Debt-to-Equity is 3.68, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 2.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CITIC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CITIC (CTPCF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.33, compared to a current price of $1.35 — trading 1.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 3.68, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 2.40 and 581.5% above the Conglomerates industry median of 0.54. CITIC's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 3 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 CITIC (CTPCF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 3.68 as of Dec. 2025. 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 CITIC (CTPCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CITIC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.35 is trading 1.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.33.
GuruFocus considers CITIC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CTPCF:
Debt-to-Equity: 3.68 (53% above median its 10-year median of 2.40)
GF Value™: $1.33 vs. price of $1.35 (1.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 581.5% above the Conglomerates median (#481 of 514)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CTPCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CITIC Ltd is a Hong Kong-based conglomerate. The company has comprehensively deepened reforms, promoted high-quality development and continuously enhanced its value creation capability and shareholder returns. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in the following reportable segments: Comprehensive Financial Services, Advanced Intelligent Manufacturing, Advanced Materials, New Consumption, and New-type urbanisation. Maximum revenue is generated from the Advanced Materials segment, which includes exploration, processing, and trading of resources and energy products, including iron ore, copper, and crude oil, and the manufacturing of special steels. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from the Chinese mainland, followed by Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, and Overseas markets.
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