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High TideHITI +2.50%68 Debt-to-Equity is 1.68 as of Apr. 2026, which is 250% above its 10-year median of 0.48. GuruFocus rates HITI with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 557 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, High Tide ranks worse than 85.46% 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 High Tide's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
HITI'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.07 Med: 0.48 Max: 6.25
Current: 1.68
During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of High Tide was 6.25. The lowest was -0.07. And the median was 0.48.
HITI's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 85.46% of 557
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 0.42
vs HITI: 1.68
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.
High Tide Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
High Tide Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for High Tide'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 Pharmaceutical Retailers subindustry, High Tide'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.
High Tide Debt-to-Equity vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, High Tide's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where High Tide'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.
High Tide (HITI) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.68 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on High Tide and its competitors. This is 250% above median its historical median of 0.48. According to the industry distribution chart, High Tide ranks #476 out of 557 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 85.5%.
Is High Tide's Debt-to-Equity too high?
High Tide's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.68 is 250% above median its 10-year median of 0.48. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. High Tide's value of 1.68 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, High Tide ranks #476 out of 557 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, High Tide has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does High Tide's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, High Tide ranks #476 out of 557 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places High Tide in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. High Tide's value of 1.68 is 300% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.48 vs. the industry median of 0.42, High Tide 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 0.42, based on 557 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. High Tide's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.68 is 300% 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 High Tide and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. High Tide's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.68, which is 250% above median its own 10-year median of 0.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is High Tide stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, High Tide (HITI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.72, compared to a current price of $2.46 — trading 9.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.68, which is 250% above median its 10-year median of 0.48 and 300% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 0.42. High Tide's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 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 High Tide (HITI), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.68 as of Apr. 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 High Tide (HITI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, High Tide stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.46 is trading 9.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.72.
GuruFocus considers High Tide to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HITI:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.68 (250% above median its 10-year median of 0.48)
GF Value™: $2.72 vs. price of $2.46 (9.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 300% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#476 of 557)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HITI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
High Tide Inc is a downstream-focused retailer of cannabis products, distributor, and seller of smoking accessories and cannabis lifestyle products. It is a vertically integrated company in the Canadian cannabis market with various brands in its portfolio such as Canna Cabana, Fastendr, Queen of Bud, Grasscity, Daily High Club, and others. The company's reportable operating segments are: Bricks and mortar, which generates maximum revenue, and E-commerce. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from its business in Canada, followed by the United States of America, and other international markets.
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