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Grafton GroupGROUF Debt-to-Equity is 0.38 as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 0.36. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.
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 Grafton Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
GROUF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21 Med: 0.36 Max: 0.71
Current: 0.4
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Grafton Group was 0.71. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 0.36.
GROUF's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked
in the Industrial Distribution industry.
Industry Median: 0.49
vs GROUF: 0.40
Grafton Group (OTCPK:GROUF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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.
Grafton Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Grafton Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Grafton Group'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.
GROUF vs FAST, GWW, FERG: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Grafton Group'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.
Grafton Group Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Grafton Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Grafton Group'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.
Grafton Group (GROUF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.38 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Grafton Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, Grafton Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.21 to 0.71.
Is Grafton Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Grafton Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.38 is near median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 0.71. The Industrial Distribution industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49. Grafton Group's value of 0.38 is 22.4% below this industry median.
How does Grafton Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to FAST and GWW?
Grafton Group's Debt-to-Equity of 0.38 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49. Grafton Group's value of 0.38 is 22.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Grafton Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.21 to 0.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 0.49, Grafton Group 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 Industrial Distribution company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.49, based on 148 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. Grafton Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.38 is 22.4% 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 Grafton Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Grafton Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.38, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grafton Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grafton Group (GROUF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.59, compared to a current price of $11.05 — trading 15.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.38, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 22.4% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.49. 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 Grafton Group (GROUF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.38 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.
Grafton Group PLC is a distributor of building materials that operates in three segments; The Distribution segment is into the distribution of building and plumbing materials to professional tradespeople engaged in residential repair, maintenance, and improvement projects and also in residential and other new build construction, The Retailing segment operates DIY and home improvement business from a network of stores that supply mainly retail customers with wide products for DIY and for the home and garden, and The Manufacturing segment is into the manufacture of dry mortar in Great Britain. The company also operates in residential and other new build construction. Geographically, the company generates over half of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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