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Hikma PharmaceuticalsHKMPF +3.33%88 Debt-to-Equity is 0.78 as of Jun. 2026, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 0.50. GuruFocus rates HKMPF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 811 Drug Manufacturers companies, Hikma Pharmaceuticals ranks worse than 80.39% 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 Hikma Pharmaceuticals's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
HKMPF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32 Med: 0.5 Max: 0.78
Current: 0.78
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Hikma Pharmaceuticals was 0.78. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 0.50.
HKMPF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 80.39% of 811
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs HKMPF: 0.78
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.
Hikma Pharmaceuticals Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Hikma Pharmaceuticals Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hikma Pharmaceuticals'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.
HKMPF vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Hikma Pharmaceuticals'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.
Hikma Pharmaceuticals Debt-to-Equity vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Hikma Pharmaceuticals's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hikma Pharmaceuticals'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.
Hikma Pharmaceuticals (HKMPF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.78 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Hikma Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 0.50. Over the past decade, Hikma Pharmaceuticals' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.32 to 0.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Hikma Pharmaceuticals ranks #652 out of 811 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 80.4%.
Is Hikma Pharmaceuticals' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Hikma Pharmaceuticals' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.78 is 56% above median its 10-year median of 0.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 0.78. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Hikma Pharmaceuticals' value of 0.78 is 178.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hikma Pharmaceuticals ranks #652 out of 811 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hikma Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hikma Pharmaceuticals' Debt-to-Equity compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Hikma Pharmaceuticals ranks #652 out of 811 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Hikma Pharmaceuticals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Hikma Pharmaceuticals' value of 0.78 is 178.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Hikma Pharmaceuticals' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.32 to 0.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.50 vs. the industry median of 0.28, Hikma Pharmaceuticals 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Drug Manufacturers companies is 0.28, based on 811 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. Hikma Pharmaceuticals's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.78 is 178.6% 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 Hikma Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hikma Pharmaceuticals's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.78, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hikma Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hikma Pharmaceuticals (HKMPF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.22, compared to a current price of $22.28 — trading 21.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.78, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 0.50 and 178.6% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 0.28. Hikma Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Hikma Pharmaceuticals (HKMPF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.78 as of Jun. 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 Hikma Pharmaceuticals (HKMPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hikma Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $22.28 is trading 21.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $28.22.
GuruFocus considers Hikma Pharmaceuticals to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKMPF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.78 (56% above median its 10-year median of 0.50)
GF Value™: $28.22 vs. price of $22.28 (21.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 178.6% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#652 of 811)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKMPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC is engaged in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of generic, branded, and in-licensed pharmaceutical products. The firm operates in three segments: injectables, Rx, and branded. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from its injectables segment, which supplies hospitals across markets with generic injectable products, supported by its manufacturing facilities. Geographically, North America is the company's key revenue-generating market, followed by the Middle East and North Africa, the United Kingdom, Europe, and the rest of the world.
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