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Great Portland EstatesGPEAF 65 Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% above its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates GPEAF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.74. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 684 REITs companies, Great Portland Estates ranks better than 79.97% 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 Great Portland Estates's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
GPEAF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 0.27 Max: 0.52
Current: 0.41
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Great Portland Estates was 0.52. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.27.
GPEAF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 79.97% of 684
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.78
vs GPEAF: 0.41
Great Portland Estates (OTCPK:GPEAF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Great Portland Estates Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Great Portland Estates Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Great Portland Estates'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 REIT - Office subindustry, Great Portland Estates'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.
Great Portland Estates Debt-to-Equity vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Great Portland Estates's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Great Portland Estates'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.
Great Portland Estates (GPEAF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.41 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Great Portland Estates and its competitors. This is 52% above median its historical median of 0.27. Over the past decade, Great Portland Estates' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.15 to 0.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Great Portland Estates ranks #137 out of 684 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 20%.
Is Great Portland Estates' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Great Portland Estates' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.41 is 52% above median its 10-year median of 0.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.52. The REITs industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. Great Portland Estates' value of 0.41 is 47.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Great Portland Estates ranks #137 out of 684 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Great Portland Estates has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Great Portland Estates' Debt-to-Equity compare to BXP and ARE?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Great Portland Estates ranks #137 out of 684 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Great Portland Estates in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. Great Portland Estates' value of 0.41 is 47.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Great Portland Estates' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.15 to 0.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 0.78, Great Portland Estates 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 REITs company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among REITs companies is 0.78, based on 684 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. Great Portland Estates's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.41 is 47.4% 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 Great Portland Estates and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Great Portland Estates's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.41, which is 52% above median its own 10-year median of 0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Great Portland Estates stock overvalued right now?
Great Portland Estates (GPEAF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.41. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.74, compared to a current price of $4.01 — trading 7.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.41, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 47.4% below the REITs industry median of 0.78. Great Portland Estates' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Great Portland Estates (GPEAF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 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 Great Portland Estates (GPEAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Great Portland Estates stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.01 is trading 7.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.74.
Key valuation signals for GPEAF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.41 (52% above median its 10-year median of 0.27)
GF Value™: $3.74 vs. price of $4.01 (7.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.4% below the REITs median (#137 of 684)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GPEAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Great Portland Estates PLC is a United Kingdom-based property investment and development company. The company invests in and develops central London real estate. The company's property portfolio includes 35 Portman Square, Orchard Court, One Chapel Place, 23/24 Newman Street, The Courtyard, Whittington House, 10 South Crescent, Pollen House, 141 Wardour Street, Soho Square Estate, SIX St Andrew Street, The Hickman, City Tower, and others. Its segments include Fully Managed offices, which generate maximum revenue, including joint ventures, and Group Fully Managed offices.
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