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Kazakhtelecom JSCFRA:KZTA 73 Debt-to-Equity is 0.63 as of Dec. 2025, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 0.58. GuruFocus rates FRA:KZTA with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.14 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 326 Telecommunication Services companies, Kazakhtelecom JSC ranks worse than 51.53% 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 Kazakhtelecom JSC's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:KZTA'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11 Med: 0.58 Max: 1.03
Current: 0.63
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Kazakhtelecom JSC was 1.03. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.58.
FRA:KZTA's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 51.53% of 326
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.6
vs FRA:KZTA: 0.63
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.
Kazakhtelecom JSC Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Kazakhtelecom JSC Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kazakhtelecom JSC'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.
FRA:KZTA vs VZ, TMUS, T: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Kazakhtelecom JSC'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.
Kazakhtelecom JSC Debt-to-Equity vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Kazakhtelecom JSC's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kazakhtelecom JSC'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.
Kazakhtelecom JSC (FRA:KZTA) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.63 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Kazakhtelecom JSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.58. Over the past decade, Kazakhtelecom JSC's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.11 to 1.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Kazakhtelecom JSC ranks #168 out of 326 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 51.5%.
Is Kazakhtelecom JSC's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Kazakhtelecom JSC's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.63 is near median its 10-year median of 0.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 1.03. The Telecommunication Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.60. Kazakhtelecom JSC's value of 0.63 is 5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kazakhtelecom JSC ranks #168 out of 326 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kazakhtelecom JSC has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kazakhtelecom JSC's Debt-to-Equity compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Kazakhtelecom JSC ranks #168 out of 326 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Kazakhtelecom JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.60. Kazakhtelecom JSC's value of 0.63 is 5% above this benchmark. Historically, Kazakhtelecom JSC's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.11 to 1.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.58 vs. the industry median of 0.60, Kazakhtelecom JSC 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.60, based on 326 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. Kazakhtelecom JSC's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.63 is 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 Kazakhtelecom JSC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kazakhtelecom JSC's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.63, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kazakhtelecom JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kazakhtelecom JSC (FRA:KZTA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.14, compared to a current price of €2.80 — trading 10.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.63, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.58 and 5% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.60. Kazakhtelecom JSC's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 13 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 Kazakhtelecom JSC (FRA:KZTA), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.63 as of Dec. 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 Kazakhtelecom JSC (FRA:KZTA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kazakhtelecom JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.80 is trading 10.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.14.
GuruFocus considers Kazakhtelecom JSC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KZTA:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.63 (near median its 10-year median of 0.58)
GF Value™: €3.14 vs. price of €2.80 (10.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5% above the Telecommunication Services median (#168 of 326)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KZTA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kazakhtelecom JSC is engaged in providing telecommunication services. The company offers fixed line and mobile telecommunication services which include local, long-distance intercity, and international telecommunication services including CIS and non-CIS countries. In addition, it also provides rent of channels, data transfer services, and wireless communication services. The group operating segments include Fixed lines; Mobile telecommunication services in GSM and LTE standards and others. It generates maximum revenue from Mobile telecommunication services in GSM and LTE standards segment.
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