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New Zealand Rural Land CoFRA:8UK -0.44%31 Debt-to-Equity is 0.59 as of Jun. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 0.57. GuruFocus rates FRA:8UK with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.57 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,547 Real Estate companies, New Zealand Rural Land Co ranks better than 57.92% 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 New Zealand Rural Land Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:8UK'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.54 Med: 0.57 Max: 0.65
Current: 0.56
During the past 5 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of New Zealand Rural Land Co was 0.65. The lowest was 0.54. And the median was 0.57.
FRA:8UK's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 57.92% of 1547
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.74
vs FRA:8UK: 0.56
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.
New Zealand Rural Land Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
New Zealand Rural Land 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:8UK vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, New Zealand Rural Land 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.
New Zealand Rural Land Co Debt-to-Equity vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, New Zealand Rural Land Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where New Zealand Rural Land 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.
New Zealand Rural Land Co (FRA:8UK) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.59 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on New Zealand Rural Land Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.57. Over the past decade, New Zealand Rural Land Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.54 to 0.65. According to the industry distribution chart, New Zealand Rural Land Co ranks #651 out of 1547 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 42.1%.
Is New Zealand Rural Land Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
New Zealand Rural Land Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.59 is near median its 10-year median of 0.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.54 to a high of 0.65. The Real Estate industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.74. New Zealand Rural Land Co's value of 0.59 is 20.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, New Zealand Rural Land Co ranks #651 out of 1547 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, New Zealand Rural Land Co has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New Zealand Rural Land Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, New Zealand Rural Land Co ranks #651 out of 1547 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts New Zealand Rural Land Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.74. New Zealand Rural Land Co's value of 0.59 is 20.3% below this benchmark. Historically, New Zealand Rural Land Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.54 to 0.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.57 vs. the industry median of 0.74, New Zealand Rural Land Co has consistently been below 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 Real Estate company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Real Estate companies is 0.74, based on 1,547 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. New Zealand Rural Land Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.59 is 20.3% below 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 New Zealand Rural Land Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. New Zealand Rural Land Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.59, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is New Zealand Rural Land Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Zealand Rural Land Co (FRA:8UK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.57, compared to a current price of €0.45 — trading 21.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.59, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.57 and 20.3% below the Real Estate industry median of 0.74. New Zealand Rural Land Co's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 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 New Zealand Rural Land Co (FRA:8UK), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.59 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 New Zealand Rural Land Co (FRA:8UK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Zealand Rural Land Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.45 is trading 21.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.57.
GuruFocus considers New Zealand Rural Land Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:8UK:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.59 (near median its 10-year median of 0.57)
GF Value™: €0.57 vs. price of €0.45 (21.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20.3% below the Real Estate median (#651 of 1547)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8UK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
New Zealand Rural Land Co Ltd is engaged in the investment and ownership of rural farmland and forestry land across New Zealand. The company focuses on acquiring and managing agricultural land and generating income mainly through long-term leasing arrangements with farming operators. The company operates through one business segment, New Zealand rural land.
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