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HammersonHMSNF 69 Debt-to-Equity is 0.78 as of Dec. 2025, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 0.67. GuruFocus rates HMSNF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 689 REITs companies, Hammerson ranks better than 50.65% 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 Hammerson's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
HMSNF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.56 Med: 0.67 Max: 0.84
Current: 0.78
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Hammerson was 0.84. The lowest was 0.56. And the median was 0.67.
HMSNF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 50.65% of 689
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.78
vs HMSNF: 0.78
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Hammerson Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Hammerson Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hammerson'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 REIT - Retail subindustry, Hammerson'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.
Hammerson Debt-to-Equity vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Hammerson's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hammerson'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.
Hammerson (HMSNF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.78 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Hammerson and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 0.67. Over the past decade, Hammerson's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.56 to 0.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Hammerson ranks #340 out of 689 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 49.3%.
Is Hammerson's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Hammerson's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.78 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 0.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.56 to a high of 0.84. The REITs industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. Hammerson's value of 0.78 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hammerson ranks #340 out of 689 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hammerson has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hammerson's Debt-to-Equity compare to SPG and O?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Hammerson ranks #340 out of 689 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Hammerson in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. Hammerson's value of 0.78 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, Hammerson's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.56 to 0.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.67 vs. the industry median of 0.78, Hammerson has consistently been at 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 REITs company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among REITs companies is 0.78, based on 689 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. Hammerson's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.78 is 0% at 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 Hammerson and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hammerson's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.78, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 0.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hammerson stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hammerson (HMSNF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.59, compared to a current price of $4.95 — trading 24.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.78, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 0.67 and 0% at the REITs industry median of 0.78. Hammerson's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 8 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 Hammerson (HMSNF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.78 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 Hammerson (HMSNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hammerson stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.95 is trading 24.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.59.
GuruFocus considers Hammerson to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HMSNF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.78 (16% above median its 10-year median of 0.67)
GF Value™: $6.59 vs. price of $4.95 (24.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0% at the REITs median (#340 of 689)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HMSNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hammerson PLC is a real estate investment trust based in the United Kingdom. It invests in, manages, and develops retail properties in Europe. The REIT's portfolio includes shopping centers, retail parks, outlets, and development projects. Hammerson categorizes its operations into three segments based on geography: the United Kingdom segment, which delivers the majority of its total revenue, the France segment, and the Ireland segment. The company generates revenue mainly from leasing its properties to retail tenants.
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