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Geely Automobile HoldingsGELYF -5.12%94 Debt-to-Equity is 0.47 as of Dec. 2025, which is 488% above its 10-year median of 0.08. GuruFocus rates GELYF with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,217 Vehicles & Parts companies, Geely Automobile Holdings ranks worse than 53.66% 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 Geely Automobile Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
GELYF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.08 Max: 0.47
Current: 0.5
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Geely Automobile Holdings was 0.47. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.08.
GELYF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 53.66% of 1217
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs GELYF: 0.50
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.
Geely Automobile Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Geely Automobile Holdings 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.
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Geely Automobile Holdings'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.
Geely Automobile Holdings Debt-to-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Geely Automobile Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Geely Automobile Holdings'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.
Geely Automobile Holdings (GELYF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.47 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Geely Automobile Holdings and its competitors. This is 488% above median its historical median of 0.08. Over the past decade, Geely Automobile Holdings' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Geely Automobile Holdings ranks #653 out of 1217 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 53.7%.
Is Geely Automobile Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Geely Automobile Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.47 is 488% above median its 10-year median of 0.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.47. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Geely Automobile Holdings' value of 0.47 is 2.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Geely Automobile Holdings ranks #653 out of 1217 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Geely Automobile Holdings has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Geely Automobile Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Geely Automobile Holdings ranks #653 out of 1217 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Geely Automobile Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Geely Automobile Holdings' value of 0.47 is 2.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Geely Automobile Holdings' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.08 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Geely Automobile Holdings 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.46, based on 1,217 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. Geely Automobile Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.47 is 2.2% 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 Geely Automobile Holdings and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Geely Automobile Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.47, which is 488% above median its own 10-year median of 0.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Geely Automobile Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Geely Automobile Holdings (GELYF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.03, compared to a current price of $2.50 — trading 17.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.47, which is 488% above median its 10-year median of 0.08 and 2.2% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.46. Geely Automobile Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Geely Automobile Holdings (GELYF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.47 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 Geely Automobile Holdings (GELYF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Geely Automobile Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.50 is trading 17.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.03.
GuruFocus considers Geely Automobile Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for GELYF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.47 (488% above median its 10-year median of 0.08)
GF Value™: $3.03 vs. price of $2.50 (17.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.2% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#653 of 1217)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GELYF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Based in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, Geely Auto manufactures and sells passenger vehicles and automotive parts. Geely is the largest local brand manufacturer and the third-largest passenger vehicle brand in terms of sales volume in China. Including Lynk & Co, Geely sold about 3 million cars in 2025. The domestic market accounts for more than 75% of Geely's revenue, with the rest coming from other parts of the world.
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