Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Parkson Retail GroupFRA:P5IB -8.00%32 Debt-to-Equity is 2.30 as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 1.79. GuruFocus rates FRA:P5IB with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.01 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,020 Retail - Cyclical companies, Parkson Retail Group ranks worse than 89.31% 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 Parkson Retail Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:P5IB'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.79 Med: 1.79 Max: 2.33
Current: 2.3
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Parkson Retail Group was 2.33. The lowest was 0.79. And the median was 1.79.
FRA:P5IB's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 89.31% of 1020
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs FRA:P5IB: 2.30
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.
Parkson Retail Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Parkson Retail Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Parkson Retail Group'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.
For the Department Stores subindustry, Parkson Retail Group'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.
Parkson Retail Group Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Parkson Retail Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Parkson Retail Group'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.
Parkson Retail Group (FRA:P5IB) has a Debt-to-Equity of 2.30 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Parkson Retail Group and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 1.79. Over the past decade, Parkson Retail Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.79 to 2.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Parkson Retail Group ranks #911 out of 1020 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 89.3%.
Is Parkson Retail Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Parkson Retail Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.30 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 1.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.79 to a high of 2.33. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Parkson Retail Group's value of 2.30 is 310.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Parkson Retail Group ranks #911 out of 1020 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Parkson Retail Group has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Parkson Retail Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Parkson Retail Group ranks #911 out of 1020 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Parkson Retail Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Parkson Retail Group's value of 2.30 is 310.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Parkson Retail Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.79 to 2.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.79 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Parkson Retail Group 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.56, based on 1,020 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. Parkson Retail Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.30 is 310.7% 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 Parkson Retail Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Parkson Retail Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 2.30, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 1.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Parkson Retail Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Parkson Retail Group (FRA:P5IB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.01, compared to a current price of €0.01 — trading 15% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 2.30, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 1.79 and 310.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.56. Parkson Retail Group's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Parkson Retail Group (FRA:P5IB), the current Debt-to-Equity is 2.30 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 Parkson Retail Group (FRA:P5IB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Parkson Retail Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.01 is trading 15% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.01.
GuruFocus considers Parkson Retail Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:P5IB:
Debt-to-Equity: 2.30 (28% above median its 10-year median of 1.79)
GF Value™: €0.01 vs. price of €0.01 (15% above fair value)
Industry Position: 310.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#911 of 1020)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:P5IB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Parkson Retail Group Ltd is engaged in departmental store operations. The principal activities of the Company and its subsidiaries are the operation and management of a network of department stores, shopping malls, outlets and supermarkets mainly in the People's Republic of China, and the provision of credit services in Malaysia. The Group has one operating segment: Retail. It operates mainly in the PRC.
32GF Score
Get the complete analysis for FRA:P5IB
Debt-to-Equity is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
FRA:P5IB has been successfully added to your 
