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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.
GUOTF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.49 Med: 4.52 Max: 6.33
Current: 6.33
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Guotai Junan International Holdings was 6.33. The lowest was 1.49. And the median was 4.52.
GUOTF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 98.03% of 609
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 0.31
vs GUOTF: 6.33
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.
Guotai Junan International Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Guotai Junan International 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.
Guotai Junan International Holdings Debt-to-Equity Chart
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Guotai Junan International 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.
Guotai Junan International Holdings Debt-to-Equity vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Guotai Junan International Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Guotai Junan International 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.
Guotai Junan International Holdings (GUOTF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 6.33 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Guotai Junan International Holdings and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 4.52. Over the past decade, Guotai Junan International Holdings' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.49 to 6.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Guotai Junan International Holdings ranks #597 out of 609 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 98%.
Is Guotai Junan International Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Guotai Junan International Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 6.33 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 4.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.49 to a high of 6.33. The Capital Markets industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31. Guotai Junan International Holdings' value of 6.33 is 1941.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guotai Junan International Holdings ranks #597 out of 609 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Guotai Junan International Holdings has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guotai Junan International Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Guotai Junan International Holdings ranks #597 out of 609 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Guotai Junan International Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31. Guotai Junan International Holdings' value of 6.33 is 1941.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Guotai Junan International Holdings' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.49 to 6.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.52 vs. the industry median of 0.31, Guotai Junan International 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Capital Markets companies is 0.31, based on 609 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. Guotai Junan International Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 6.33 is 1941.9% 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 Guotai Junan International Holdings and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guotai Junan International Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 6.33, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 4.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guotai Junan International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Guotai Junan International Holdings (GUOTF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 6.33. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.29, compared to a current price of $0.33 — trading 13.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 6.33, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 4.52 and 1941.9% above the Capital Markets industry median of 0.31. Guotai Junan International Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 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 Guotai Junan International Holdings (GUOTF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 6.33 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 Guotai Junan International Holdings (GUOTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guotai Junan International Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.33 is trading 13.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.29.
Key valuation signals for GUOTF:
Debt-to-Equity: 6.33 (40% above median its 10-year median of 4.52)
GF Value™: $0.29 vs. price of $0.33 (13.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1941.9% above the Capital Markets median (#597 of 609)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GUOTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Guotai Junan International Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in a range of financial services. Its operating segments comprise Wealth Management, which provides brokerage, margin financing, and related services to individuals, SMEs, and family offices; Institutional Investor Services, which include market making, structured products, and financing solutions for corporations and financial institutions; Corporate Finance Services, which offer advisory, placing, and underwriting services for debt and equity securities; Investment Management, which provides asset and fund management along with investments in financial instruments; and Others, which mainly includes rental income and information channel services. The Company derives the majority of its revenue from Hong Kong.
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