Orient Securities Co (FRA:OS9) Debt-to-Equity: 1.32 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:OS9 Orient Securities Co Ltd FRA:OS9
45 GF Score
Price €0.62
GF Value €0.74
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Orient Securities Co Debt-to-Equity?

Orient Securities Co FRA:OS9 -0.80% 45 Debt-to-Equity is 1.32 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 1.38. GuruFocus rates FRA:OS9 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 610 Capital Markets companies, Orient Securities Co ranks worse than 78.36% on this metric.

Orient Securities Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0 Mil. Orient Securities Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €14,079 Mil. Orient Securities Co's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €10,646 Mil. Orient Securities Co's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.32.

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 Orient Securities Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:OS9' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.92   Med: 1.38   Max: 2.15
Current: 1.32

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Orient Securities Co was 2.15. The lowest was 0.92. And the median was 1.38.

FRA:OS9's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than
78.36% of 610 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 0.305 vs FRA:OS9: 1.32

Orient Securities Co  (FRA:OS9) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


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Orient Securities Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


Orient Securities Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Orient Securities Co'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.

Orient Securities Co Debt-to-Equity Chart

Orient Securities Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.32 0.97 1.15 1.33 1.29

Orient Securities Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Debt-to-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.19 1.12 1.21 1.29 1.32

FRA:OS9 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Orient 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.


Orient Securities Co Debt-to-Equity vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Orient Securities Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Orient Securities Co's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


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Orient Securities Co Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Orient Securities Co's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Orient Securities Co's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Equity →
What does a Debt-to-Equity of 1.32 mean?
Orient Securities Co (FRA:OS9) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.32 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Orient Securities Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.38. Over the past decade, Orient Securities Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.92 to 2.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Orient Securities Co ranks #478 out of 610 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 78.4%.
Is Orient Securities Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Orient Securities Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.32 is near median its 10-year median of 1.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.92 to a high of 2.15. The Capital Markets industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31. Orient Securities Co's value of 1.32 is 332.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orient Securities Co ranks #478 out of 610 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Orient Securities Co has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orient Securities Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Orient Securities Co ranks #478 out of 610 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Orient Securities Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31. Orient Securities Co's value of 1.32 is 332.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Orient Securities Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.92 to 2.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.38 vs. the industry median of 0.31, Orient 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 0.31, 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. Orient Securities Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.32 is 332.8% 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 Orient Securities Co and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orient Securities Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.32, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orient Securities Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orient Securities Co (FRA:OS9) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.74, compared to a current price of €0.62 — trading 16.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.32, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.38 and 332.8% above the Capital Markets industry median of 0.31. Orient Securities Co's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 3 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 Orient Securities Co (FRA:OS9), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.32 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 Orient Securities Co (FRA:OS9) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orient Securities Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.62 is trading 16.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.74. GuruFocus considers Orient Securities Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:OS9:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 1.32 (near median its 10-year median of 1.38)
  • GF Value™: €0.74 vs. price of €0.62 (16.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 332.8% above the Capital Markets median (#478 of 610)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:OS9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Orient Securities Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 03958:Hong Kong600958:China
Address No. 119 South Zhongshan Road, Orient Securities Building, Huangpu District, Shanghai, CHN, 200010
Orient Securities Co Ltd is engaged in sales and trading of securities including investment and trading, fixed income investment and trading, financial derivatives trading business, NEEQ market-making business, alternative investment, and securities research services. It engages in alternative investment business through Orient Securities Innovation Investment. The Company has established three business systems, namely, comprehensive wealth management, comprehensive investment banking and comprehensive institutional business, and developed four business segments, namely, wealth and asset management, investment banking and alternative investments, institutions and sales trading, international and other businesses, generating key income from wealth and asset management.
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