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First HartfordFHRT 50 Debt-to-Equity is 7.54 as of Apr. 2025. GuruFocus rates FHRT with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,540 Real Estate companies, First Hartford ranks worse than 97.66% 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 First Hartford's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FHRT'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -294.76 Med: -43.19 Max: 14.27
Current: 7.54
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of First Hartford was 14.27. The lowest was -294.76. And the median was -43.19.
FHRT's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 97.66% of 1540
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.73
vs FHRT: 7.54
First Hartford (OTCPK:FHRT) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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.
First Hartford Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
First Hartford Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for First Hartford'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 Real Estate - Development subindustry, First Hartford'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.
First Hartford Debt-to-Equity vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, First Hartford's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Hartford'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.
First Hartford (FHRT) has a Debt-to-Equity of 7.54 as of Apr. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on First Hartford and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, First Hartford ranks #1504 out of 1540 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 97.7%.
Is First Hartford's Debt-to-Equity too high?
First Hartford's current Debt-to-Equity is 7.54. The Real Estate industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.73. First Hartford's value of 7.54 is 932.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Hartford ranks #1504 out of 1540 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, First Hartford has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Hartford's Debt-to-Equity compare to KANP and AEI?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, First Hartford ranks #1504 out of 1540 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places First Hartford in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.73. First Hartford's value of 7.54 is 932.9% above this benchmark. 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 Real Estate company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Real Estate companies is 0.73, based on 1,540 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. First Hartford's current Debt-to-Equity of 7.54 is 932.9% 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 First Hartford and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Hartford's current Debt-to-Equity is 7.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Hartford stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Hartford (FHRT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.88, compared to a current price of $26.50 — trading 90.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 7.54 and 932.9% above the Real Estate industry median of 0.73. First Hartford's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 5 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 First Hartford (FHRT), the current Debt-to-Equity is 7.54 as of Apr. 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 First Hartford (FHRT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Hartford stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $26.50 is trading 90.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.88.
GuruFocus considers First Hartford to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FHRT:
Debt-to-Equity: 7.54
GF Value™: $13.88 vs. price of $26.50 (90.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 932.9% above the Real Estate median (#1504 of 1540)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FHRT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
First Hartford Corp is a real estate company. It is engaged in the purchase, development, ownership, management, and sale of real estate. The company is also a preferred developer for CVS, Cumberland Farms, and others.
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