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Healthcare Services GroupHCSG +0.76%67 Debt-to-Equity is 0.03 as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 0.05. GuruFocus rates HCSG with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 559 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Healthcare Services Group ranks better than 91.23% 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 Healthcare Services Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
HCSG'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.05 Max: 0.14
Current: 0.03
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Healthcare Services Group was 0.14. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.05.
HCSG's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 91.23% of 559
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs HCSG: 0.03
Healthcare Services Group (NAS:HCSG) 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.
Healthcare Services Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Healthcare Services Group 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.
HCSG vs ADUS, SNDA, INNV: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Healthcare Services 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.
Healthcare Services Group Debt-to-Equity vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Healthcare Services Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Healthcare Services 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.
Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.03 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Healthcare Services Group and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 0.05. Over the past decade, Healthcare Services Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Healthcare Services Group ranks #49 out of 559 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 8.8%.
Is Healthcare Services Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Healthcare Services Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.03 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 0.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.14. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Healthcare Services Group's value of 0.03 is 92.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Healthcare Services Group ranks #49 out of 559 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Healthcare Services Group has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Healthcare Services Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to ADUS and SNDA?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Healthcare Services Group ranks #49 out of 559 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Healthcare Services Group in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Healthcare Services Group's value of 0.03 is 92.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Healthcare Services Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.05 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Healthcare Services 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 a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 0.41, based on 559 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. Healthcare Services Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.03 is 92.7% 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 Healthcare Services Group and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Healthcare Services Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.03, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 0.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Healthcare Services Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.15, compared to a current price of $25.18 — trading 77.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.03, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 0.05 and 92.7% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 0.41. Healthcare Services Group's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 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 Healthcare Services Group (HCSG), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.03 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 Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Healthcare Services Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $25.18 is trading 77.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.15.
GuruFocus considers Healthcare Services Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HCSG:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.03 (40% below median its 10-year median of 0.05)
GF Value™: $14.15 vs. price of $25.18 (77.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 92.7% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#49 of 559)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HCSG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Healthcare Services Group Inc is a provider of housekeeping and facility management services to the healthcare industry. The company manages and evaluates its operations in two reportable segments: Environmental Services segment includes housekeeping, management of clients' housekeeping departments, cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing, laundry, bed linen, and uniform services, linen and other services; and Dietary Segment includes dietary department services, food purchasing, meal preparation, and providing dietitian consulting services. Its clients are nursing homes, retirement complexes, rehabilitation centers, and hospitals in the United States of America. The Environmental Services segment derives maximum revenue.
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