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China Railway SignalmmunicationFRA:RS3 +2.41%52 Debt-to-Equity is 0.20 as of Dec. 2025, which is 82% above its 10-year median of 0.11. GuruFocus rates FRA:RS3 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.38 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 907 Transportation companies, China Railway Signalmmunication ranks better than 77.29% 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 China Railway Signalmmunication's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:RS3'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05 Med: 0.11 Max: 0.2
Current: 0.2
During the past 12 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of China Railway Signalmmunication was 0.20. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.11.
FRA:RS3's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 77.29% of 907
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.53
vs FRA:RS3: 0.20
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.
China Railway Signalmmunication Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
China Railway Signalmmunication 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.
China Railway Signalmmunication Debt-to-Equity Chart
FRA:RS3 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, China Railway Signalmmunication'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.
China Railway Signalmmunication Debt-to-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, China Railway Signalmmunication's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Railway Signalmmunication'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.
China Railway Signalmmunication (FRA:RS3) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on China Railway Signalmmunication and its competitors. This is 82% above median its historical median of 0.11. Over the past decade, China Railway Signalmmunication's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 0.20. According to the industry distribution chart, China Railway Signalmmunication ranks #206 out of 907 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 22.7%.
Is China Railway Signalmmunication's Debt-to-Equity too high?
China Railway Signalmmunication's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 is 82% above median its 10-year median of 0.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.20. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. China Railway Signalmmunication's value of 0.20 is 62.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Railway Signalmmunication ranks #206 out of 907 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Railway Signalmmunication has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Railway Signalmmunication's Debt-to-Equity compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, China Railway Signalmmunication ranks #206 out of 907 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places China Railway Signalmmunication in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. China Railway Signalmmunication's value of 0.20 is 62.3% below this benchmark. Historically, China Railway Signalmmunication's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 0.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.11 vs. the industry median of 0.53, China Railway Signalmmunication 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 Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Transportation companies is 0.53, based on 907 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. China Railway Signalmmunication's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 is 62.3% 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 China Railway Signalmmunication and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Railway Signalmmunication's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20, which is 82% above median its own 10-year median of 0.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Railway Signalmmunication stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Railway Signalmmunication (FRA:RS3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.38, compared to a current price of €0.34 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20, which is 82% above median its 10-year median of 0.11 and 62.3% below the Transportation industry median of 0.53. China Railway Signalmmunication's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 China Railway Signalmmunication (FRA:RS3), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20 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 China Railway Signalmmunication (FRA:RS3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Railway Signalmmunication stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.34 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.38.
GuruFocus considers China Railway Signalmmunication to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:RS3:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.20 (82% above median its 10-year median of 0.11)
GF Value™: €0.38 vs. price of €0.34 (10.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 62.3% below the Transportation median (#206 of 907)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:RS3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Railway Signal & Communication Corp Ltd provides products and services on the entire industrial chain of rail transit control systems. The company's operating segments are the Rail transportation control system segment, which provides specialized three-in-one services of design and integration, equipment manufacturing, and system implementation services for rail transportation control systems; the General engineering contracting segment engages in the provision of services relating to municipal and other construction projects; and other segments mainly engage in trading. The firm generates a majority of its revenue from the Rail transportation control system segment.
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