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ExtendicareEXETF +1.45%76 Debt-to-Equity is 0.83 as of Mar. 2026, which is 79% below its 10-year median of 3.93. GuruFocus rates EXETF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 559 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Extendicare ranks worse than 69.23% 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 Extendicare's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
EXETF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.83 Med: 3.93 Max: 6.04
Current: 0.83
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Extendicare was 6.04. The lowest was 0.83. And the median was 3.93.
EXETF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 69.23% of 559
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs EXETF: 0.83
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.
Extendicare Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Extendicare Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Extendicare'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, Extendicare'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.
Extendicare Debt-to-Equity vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Extendicare's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Extendicare'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.
Extendicare (EXETF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.83 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Extendicare and its competitors. This is 79% below median its historical median of 3.93. Over the past decade, Extendicare's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.83 to 6.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Extendicare ranks #387 out of 559 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 69.2%.
Is Extendicare's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Extendicare's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.83 is 79% below median its 10-year median of 3.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.83 to a high of 6.04. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Extendicare's value of 0.83 is 102.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Extendicare ranks #387 out of 559 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Extendicare has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Extendicare's Debt-to-Equity compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Extendicare ranks #387 out of 559 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Extendicare in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Extendicare's value of 0.83 is 102.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Extendicare's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.83 to 6.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.93 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Extendicare 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 559 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. Extendicare's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.83 is 102.4% 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 Extendicare 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. Extendicare's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.83, which is 79% below median its own 10-year median of 3.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Extendicare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Extendicare (EXETF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.06, compared to a current price of $26.64 — trading 164.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.83, which is 79% below median its 10-year median of 3.93 and 102.4% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 0.41. Extendicare's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Extendicare (EXETF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.83 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 Extendicare (EXETF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Extendicare stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $26.64 is trading 164.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.06.
GuruFocus considers Extendicare to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for EXETF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.83 (79% below median its 10-year median of 3.93)
GF Value™: $10.06 vs. price of $26.64 (164.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 102.4% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#387 of 559)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EXETF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Extendicare Inc is a senior care provider in Canada, focused on long-term care and home health care. The has three main business segments: Long-term Care (LTC), Home Health Care, and Managed Services. The Long-term Care segment, operating under the Extendicare brand, represents 53 owned homes in Ontario, Alberta and Manitoba. The Home Health Care segment, operating under the ParaMed brand, provides home health care services annually in Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba and Nova Scotia. The Managed Services segment, operating under the Extendicare Assist and SGP Purchasing Partner Network brands, provides management, consulting and group purchasing services to other care providers across Canada. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Long-term Care segment.
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