HMCTF (Hainan Meilan International Airport Co) Debt-to-Equity: 0.79 (As of Dec. 2025) — 25% Above Median

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HMCTF Hainan Meilan International Airport Co Ltd HMCTF
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Price $0.65
GF Value $1.14
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What is Hainan Meilan International Airport Co Debt-to-Equity?

Hainan Meilan International Airport Co HMCTF 67 Debt-to-Equity is 0.79 as of Dec. 2025, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 0.63. GuruFocus rates HMCTF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.14 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 910 Transportation companies, Hainan Meilan International Airport Co ranks worse than 61.54% on this metric.

Hainan Meilan International Airport Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $150.4 Mil. Hainan Meilan International Airport Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $278.5 Mil. Hainan Meilan International Airport Co's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $540.4 Mil. Hainan Meilan International Airport Co's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.79.

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 Hainan Meilan International Airport Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

HMCTF' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46   Med: 0.63   Max: 0.86
Current: 0.79

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Hainan Meilan International Airport Co was 0.86. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 0.63.

HMCTF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than
61.54% of 910 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.53 vs HMCTF: 0.79

Hainan Meilan International Airport Co  (OTCPK:HMCTF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


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Hainan Meilan International Airport Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


Hainan Meilan International Airport Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hainan Meilan International Airport Co'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.

Hainan Meilan International Airport Co Debt-to-Equity Chart

Hainan Meilan International Airport Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-Equity
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Hainan Meilan International Airport Co Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Debt-to-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.86 0.96 0.75 0.90 0.79

HMCTF vs JOBY, CAAP: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Airports & Air Services subindustry, Hainan Meilan International Airport Co'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.


Hainan Meilan International Airport Co Debt-to-Equity vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Hainan Meilan International Airport Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hainan Meilan International Airport Co's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


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Hainan Meilan International Airport Co Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Hainan Meilan International Airport Co's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Hainan Meilan International Airport Co's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

* 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.

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What does a Debt-to-Equity of 0.79 mean?
Hainan Meilan International Airport Co (HMCTF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.79 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Hainan Meilan International Airport Co and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 0.63. Over the past decade, Hainan Meilan International Airport Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.46 to 0.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Hainan Meilan International Airport Co ranks #560 out of 910 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 61.5%.
Is Hainan Meilan International Airport Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Hainan Meilan International Airport Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.79 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 0.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 0.86. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Hainan Meilan International Airport Co's value of 0.79 is 49.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hainan Meilan International Airport Co ranks #560 out of 910 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hainan Meilan International Airport Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hainan Meilan International Airport Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to JOBY and CAAP?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Hainan Meilan International Airport Co ranks #560 out of 910 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Hainan Meilan International Airport Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Hainan Meilan International Airport Co's value of 0.79 is 49.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Hainan Meilan International Airport Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.46 to 0.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.63 vs. the industry median of 0.53, Hainan Meilan International Airport Co 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 Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Transportation companies is 0.53, based on 910 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. Hainan Meilan International Airport Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.79 is 49.1% 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 Hainan Meilan International Airport Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hainan Meilan International Airport Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.79, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 0.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hainan Meilan International Airport Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hainan Meilan International Airport Co (HMCTF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.14, compared to a current price of $0.65 — trading 43% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.79, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 0.63 and 49.1% above the Transportation industry median of 0.53. Hainan Meilan International Airport Co'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 Hainan Meilan International Airport Co (HMCTF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.79 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 Hainan Meilan International Airport Co (HMCTF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hainan Meilan International Airport Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.65 is trading 43% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.14. GuruFocus considers Hainan Meilan International Airport Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HMCTF:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 0.79 (25% above median its 10-year median of 0.63)
  • GF Value™: $1.14 vs. price of $0.65 (43% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 49.1% above the Transportation median (#560 of 910)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HMCTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hainan Meilan International Airport Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 00357:Hong KongHAO:Germany
Address Office Building of Meilan Airport, Hainan Province, Haikou, CHN, 571126
Hainan Meilan International Airport Co Ltd is engaged in the operation of an airport and an ancillary hotel, and the provision of related services in the PRC. The company engages and generates revenues from the operational activities at the Meilan Airport of the Hainan Province in the People's Republic of China (PRC). Under its aeronautical businesses, the firm provides terminal facilities, ground handling services, and passenger services. The non-aeronautical business includes the leasing of commercial and retail spaces at Meilan Airport, franchising of airport-related business, advertising, car parking, cargo handling, and sales of consumable goods.
67GF Score

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