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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.
FRA:R7Q'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11 Med: 0.34 Max: 1.87
Current: 0.46
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Hongcheng Environmental Technology Co was 1.87. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.34.
FRA:R7Q's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 55.81% of 215
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 0.59
vs FRA:R7Q: 0.46
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.
Hongcheng Environmental Technology Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Hongcheng Environmental Technology 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.
Hongcheng Environmental Technology Co Debt-to-Equity Chart
FRA:R7Q vs WM, RSG, WCN: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Hongcheng Environmental Technology 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.
Hongcheng Environmental Technology Co Debt-to-Equity vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Hongcheng Environmental Technology Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hongcheng Environmental Technology 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.
Hongcheng Environmental Technology Co (FRA:R7Q) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.46 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Hongcheng Environmental Technology Co and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 0.34. Over the past decade, Hongcheng Environmental Technology Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.11 to 1.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Hongcheng Environmental Technology Co ranks #95 out of 215 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 44.2%.
Is Hongcheng Environmental Technology Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Hongcheng Environmental Technology Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.46 is 35% above median its 10-year median of 0.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 1.87. The Waste Management industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.59. Hongcheng Environmental Technology Co's value of 0.46 is 22% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hongcheng Environmental Technology Co ranks #95 out of 215 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hongcheng Environmental Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hongcheng Environmental Technology Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Hongcheng Environmental Technology Co ranks #95 out of 215 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Hongcheng Environmental Technology Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.59. Hongcheng Environmental Technology Co's value of 0.46 is 22% below this benchmark. Historically, Hongcheng Environmental Technology Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.11 to 1.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.34 vs. the industry median of 0.59, Hongcheng Environmental Technology 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 Waste Management company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Waste Management companies is 0.59, based on 215 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. Hongcheng Environmental Technology Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.46 is 22% 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 Hongcheng Environmental Technology Co and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hongcheng Environmental Technology Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.46, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 0.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hongcheng Environmental Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Hongcheng Environmental Technology Co (FRA:R7Q) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.46. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.15, compared to a current price of €0.10 — trading 32.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.46, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 0.34 and 22% below the Waste Management industry median of 0.59. Hongcheng Environmental Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Hongcheng Environmental Technology Co (FRA:R7Q), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 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 Hongcheng Environmental Technology Co (FRA:R7Q) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hongcheng Environmental Technology Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.10 is trading 32.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.15.
Key valuation signals for FRA:R7Q:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.46 (35% above median its 10-year median of 0.34)
GF Value™: €0.15 vs. price of €0.10 (32.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22% below the Waste Management median (#95 of 215)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:R7Q stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hongcheng Environmental Technology Co Ltd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in (i) the provision of gold mine hazardous waste treatment services and sales of pyrite concentrate, and (ii) the production and sales of products from reprocessing of pyrite concentrate and sulphuric acid; and (iii) the production and sales of magnesium fertiliser in the PRC. It has two reportable segments: Hazardous waste treatment and recycling, and Reprocessing of pyrite concentrate and Production of magnesium fertiliser. Key revenue is generated from the hazardous waste treatment and recycling segment.
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