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GAIL (India)GAILF 90 Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 as of Mar. 2026, which is 87% above its 10-year median of 0.15. GuruFocus rates GAILF with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.12 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 474 Utilities - Regulated companies, GAIL (India) ranks better than 77.43% 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 GAIL (India)'s Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
GAILF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05 Med: 0.15 Max: 0.28
Current: 0.28
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of GAIL (India) was 0.28. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.15.
GAILF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 77.43% of 474
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.975
vs GAILF: 0.28
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.
GAIL (India) Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
GAIL (India) Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GAIL (India)'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 Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, GAIL (India)'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.
GAIL (India) Debt-to-Equity vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, GAIL (India)'s Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GAIL (India)'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.
GAIL (India) (GAILF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.28 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on GAIL (India) and its competitors. This is 87% above median its historical median of 0.15. Over the past decade, GAIL (India)'s Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 0.28. According to the industry distribution chart, GAIL (India) ranks #107 out of 474 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 22.6%.
Is GAIL (India)'s Debt-to-Equity too high?
GAIL (India)'s current Debt-to-Equity of 0.28 is 87% above median its 10-year median of 0.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.28. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.98. GAIL (India)'s value of 0.28 is 71.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GAIL (India) ranks #107 out of 474 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, GAIL (India) has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GAIL (India)'s Debt-to-Equity compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, GAIL (India) ranks #107 out of 474 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places GAIL (India) in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.98. GAIL (India)'s value of 0.28 is 71.3% below this benchmark. Historically, GAIL (India)'s own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 0.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.15 vs. the industry median of 0.98, GAIL (India) 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.98, based on 474 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. GAIL (India)'s current Debt-to-Equity of 0.28 is 71.3% 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 GAIL (India) and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GAIL (India)'s current Debt-to-Equity is 0.28, which is 87% above median its own 10-year median of 0.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GAIL (India) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GAIL (India) (GAILF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.12, compared to a current price of $10.75 — trading 23.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.28, which is 87% above median its 10-year median of 0.15 and 71.3% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.98. GAIL (India)'s overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 9 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 GAIL (India) (GAILF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 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 GAIL (India) (GAILF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GAIL (India) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.75 is trading 23.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.12.
GuruFocus considers GAIL (India) to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for GAILF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.28 (87% above median its 10-year median of 0.15)
GF Value™: $14.12 vs. price of $10.75 (23.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 71.3% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#107 of 474)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GAILF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GAIL (India) Ltd is an Indian natural gas processing and distribution company of which the Government of India owns a majority of shares. GAIL India's core business is the sale and transmission of both natural gas and a variety of LPGs, or liquefied petroleum gases. The company segments its operations into Transmission services; Natural Gas Marketing; Petrochemicals; LPG and Other Liquid Hydrocarbon; and Other Segments, which includes City Gas Distribution (CGD), Exploration and Production (E&P), Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) & Power Generation. The company generates key revenue from Natural Gas Marketing.
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