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.
HSII'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05 Med: 0.22 Max: 0.73
Current: 0.2
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Heidrick & Struggles International was 0.73. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.22.
HSII's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 0.33
vs HSII: 0.20
Heidrick & Struggles International (NAS:HSII) 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.
Heidrick & Struggles International Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Heidrick & Struggles International 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.
Heidrick & Struggles International Debt-to-Equity Chart
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Heidrick & Struggles International'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.
Heidrick & Struggles International Debt-to-Equity vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Heidrick & Struggles International's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Heidrick & Struggles International'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.
Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 as of Sep. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Heidrick & Struggles International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.22. Over the past decade, Heidrick & Struggles International's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 0.73.
Is Heidrick & Struggles International's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Heidrick & Struggles International's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 is near median its 10-year median of 0.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.73. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. Heidrick & Struggles International's value of 0.20 is 39.4% below this industry median. Overall, Heidrick & Struggles International has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heidrick & Struggles International's Debt-to-Equity compare to MAN and NSP?
Heidrick & Struggles International's Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. Heidrick & Struggles International's value of 0.20 is 39.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Heidrick & Struggles International's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 0.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.22 vs. the industry median of 0.33, Heidrick & Struggles International 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 Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Business Services companies is 0.33, based on 955 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. Heidrick & Struggles International's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 is 39.4% 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 Heidrick & Struggles International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heidrick & Struggles International's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heidrick & Struggles International stock overvalued right now?
Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.20. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.59, compared to a current price of $59.01 — trading 57% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.22 and 39.4% below the Business Services industry median of 0.33. Heidrick & Struggles International's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20 as of Sep. 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 Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heidrick & Struggles International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $59.01 is trading 57% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.59.
Key valuation signals for HSII:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.20 (near median its 10-year median of 0.22)
GF Value™: $37.59 vs. price of $59.01 (57% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.4% below the Business Services median
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSII stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heidrick & Struggles International Business Description
Heidrick & Struggles International Inc is a leadership advisory firm providing executive search and consulting services to businesses and business leaders world wide. The company's operating segments include the executive search business which operates in the Americas; Europe; Asia Pacific and On-Demand Talent and Heidrick Consulting. It generates maximum revenue from the Americas.
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