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Chongqing Iron & Steel CoFRA:CGP -0.51%31 Debt-to-Equity is 0.45 as of Mar. 2026, which is 61% above its 10-year median of 0.28. GuruFocus rates FRA:CGP with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 548 Steel companies, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co ranks worse than 54.01% 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 Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CGP'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -91.17 Med: 0.28 Max: 13.87
Current: 0.45
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Chongqing Iron & Steel Co was 13.87. The lowest was -91.17. And the median was 0.28.
FRA:CGP's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 54.01% of 548
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.4
vs FRA:CGP: 0.45
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.
Chongqing Iron & Steel Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Chongqing Iron & Steel 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:CGP vs NUE, STLD, RS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Chongqing Iron & Steel 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.
Chongqing Iron & Steel Co Debt-to-Equity vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chongqing Iron & Steel 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.
Chongqing Iron & Steel Co (FRA:CGP) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.45 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Chongqing Iron & Steel Co and its competitors. This is 61% above median its historical median of 0.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co ranks #296 out of 548 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 54%.
Is Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.45 is 61% above median its 10-year median of 0.28. The Steel industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's value of 0.45 is 12.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co ranks #296 out of 548 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co ranks #296 out of 548 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Chongqing Iron & Steel Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's value of 0.45 is 12.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.28 vs. the industry median of 0.40, Chongqing Iron & Steel 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 Steel company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Steel companies is 0.40, based on 548 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. Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.45 is 12.5% 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 Chongqing Iron & Steel Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.45, which is 61% above median its own 10-year median of 0.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chongqing Iron & Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co (FRA:CGP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.07, compared to a current price of €0.10 — trading 40.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.45, which is 61% above median its 10-year median of 0.28 and 12.5% above the Steel industry median of 0.40. Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 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 Chongqing Iron & Steel Co (FRA:CGP), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.45 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 Chongqing Iron & Steel Co (FRA:CGP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.10 is trading 40.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.07.
GuruFocus considers Chongqing Iron & Steel Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CGP:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.45 (61% above median its 10-year median of 0.28)
GF Value™: €0.07 vs. price of €0.10 (40.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.5% above the Steel median (#296 of 548)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CGP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chongqing Iron & Steel Co Ltd operates in the ferrous metal smelting and rolling processing industry within the manufacturing sector, and is principally engaged in the production and sale of hot rolled sheets, medium plates, steel billets, steel by-products, coke, coal chemical products, water granulated slag, and other products. Its products are widely used in railways, airports, bridges, tunnels, ships, high-rise buildings, and other fields. Additionally, the company is engaged in the sale or supply of energy media and ore trading, both of which are closely related to the steel manufacturing business. Geographically, it derives revenue mainly from the Chinese mainland, through sales of steel products.
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