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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 Central China Securities Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:21C'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.76 Med: 0.96 Max: 1.42
Current: 0.94
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Central China Securities Co was 1.42. The lowest was 0.76. And the median was 0.96.
FRA:21C's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 69.34% of 610
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 0.32
vs FRA:21C: 0.94
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.
Central China Securities Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Central China Securities Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
FRA:21C vs MS, GS, SCHW: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Central China Securities Co'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.
Central China Securities Co Debt-to-Equity vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Central China Securities Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central China Securities Co'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.
Central China Securities Co (FRA:21C) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.94 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Central China Securities Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.96. Over the past decade, Central China Securities Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.76 to 1.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Central China Securities Co ranks #423 out of 610 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 69.3%.
Is Central China Securities Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Central China Securities Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.94 is near median its 10-year median of 0.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.76 to a high of 1.42. The Capital Markets industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.32. Central China Securities Co's value of 0.94 is 193.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central China Securities Co ranks #423 out of 610 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Central China Securities Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central China Securities Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Central China Securities Co ranks #423 out of 610 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Central China Securities Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.32. Central China Securities Co's value of 0.94 is 193.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Central China Securities Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.76 to 1.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.96 vs. the industry median of 0.32, Central China Securities Co 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Capital Markets companies is 0.32, based on 610 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. Central China Securities Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.94 is 193.8% 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 Central China Securities Co and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central China Securities Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.94, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central China Securities Co stock overvalued right now?
Central China Securities Co (FRA:21C) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.94. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.22, compared to a current price of €0.18 — trading 18.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.94, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.96 and 193.8% above the Capital Markets industry median of 0.32. Central China Securities Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Central China Securities Co (FRA:21C), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.94 as of Jun. 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 Central China Securities Co (FRA:21C) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central China Securities Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.18 is trading 18.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.22.
Key valuation signals for FRA:21C:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.94 (near median its 10-year median of 0.96)
GF Value™: €0.22 vs. price of €0.18 (18.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 193.8% above the Capital Markets median (#423 of 610)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:21C stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central China Securities Co Ltd is a securities firm in Henan with a full-service business platform and strategic presence in China. Its reporting segments are mainly divided into: wealth management business segment, proprietary business segment, investment banking business segment, credit business segment, investment management business segment, futures business segment, overseas business segment, headquarters, and other business segment.
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