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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 Dentalcorp Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
DNTCF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.73 Med: 0.78 Max: 3.14
Current: 0.79
During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Dentalcorp Holdings was 3.14. The lowest was 0.73. And the median was 0.78.
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.
Dentalcorp Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Dentalcorp Holdings Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dentalcorp Holdings'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 Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Dentalcorp Holdings'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.
Dentalcorp Holdings Debt-to-Equity vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Dentalcorp Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dentalcorp Holdings'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.
Dentalcorp Holdings (DNTCF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.79 as of Sep. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Dentalcorp Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.78. Over the past decade, Dentalcorp Holdings' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.73 to 3.14.
Is Dentalcorp Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Dentalcorp Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.79 is near median its 10-year median of 0.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.73 to a high of 3.14. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Dentalcorp Holdings' value of 0.79 is 92.7% above this industry median. Overall, Dentalcorp Holdings has a GF Score™ of 60/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dentalcorp Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to HCA and THC?
Dentalcorp Holdings' Debt-to-Equity of 0.79 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Dentalcorp Holdings' value of 0.79 is 92.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Dentalcorp Holdings' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.73 to 3.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.78 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Dentalcorp Holdings 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 0.41, based on 557 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. Dentalcorp Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.79 is 92.7% 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 Dentalcorp Holdings and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services 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. Dentalcorp Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.79, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dentalcorp Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Dentalcorp Holdings (DNTCF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.79. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.46, compared to a current price of $7.91 — trading 22.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.79, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.78 and 92.7% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 0.41. Dentalcorp Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 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 Dentalcorp Holdings (DNTCF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.79 as of Sep. 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 Dentalcorp Holdings (DNTCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dentalcorp Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $7.91 is trading 22.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.46.
Key valuation signals for DNTCF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.79 (near median its 10-year median of 0.78)
GF Value™: $6.46 vs. price of $7.91 (22.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 92.7% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median
No single metric tells the full story. See the DNTCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dentalcorp Holdings Ltd is engaged in acquiring dental practices and providing health care services in Canada. It recognizes revenue for the provision of dental services that are rendered to patients by Partner dentists and dental practitioners contracted by Professional Corporations and health care services rendered by employees or contractors of the company.
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