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FPT Telecom JSCHSTC:FOX 85 Debt-to-Equity is 0.87 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 0.93. GuruFocus rates HSTC:FOX with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫71,672.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 324 Telecommunication Services companies, FPT Telecom JSC ranks worse than 62.65% 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 FPT Telecom JSC's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
HSTC:FOX'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58 Med: 0.93 Max: 1.7
Current: 0.87
During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of FPT Telecom JSC was 1.70. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 0.93.
HSTC:FOX's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 62.65% of 324
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.615
vs HSTC:FOX: 0.87
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.
FPT Telecom JSC Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
FPT Telecom JSC Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FPT Telecom JSC'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.
HSTC:FOX vs VZ, TMUS, T: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, FPT Telecom JSC'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.
FPT Telecom JSC Debt-to-Equity vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, FPT Telecom JSC's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FPT Telecom JSC'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.
FPT Telecom JSC (HSTC:FOX) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.87 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on FPT Telecom JSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.93. Over the past decade, FPT Telecom JSC's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.58 to 1.70. According to the industry distribution chart, FPT Telecom JSC ranks #203 out of 324 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 62.7%.
Is FPT Telecom JSC's Debt-to-Equity too high?
FPT Telecom JSC's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.87 is near median its 10-year median of 0.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 1.70. The Telecommunication Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.62. FPT Telecom JSC's value of 0.87 is 41.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FPT Telecom JSC ranks #203 out of 324 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, FPT Telecom JSC has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FPT Telecom JSC's Debt-to-Equity compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, FPT Telecom JSC ranks #203 out of 324 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places FPT Telecom JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.62. FPT Telecom JSC's value of 0.87 is 41.5% above this benchmark. Historically, FPT Telecom JSC's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.58 to 1.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.93 vs. the industry median of 0.62, FPT Telecom JSC 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.62, based on 324 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. FPT Telecom JSC's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.87 is 41.5% 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 FPT Telecom JSC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FPT Telecom JSC's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.87, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FPT Telecom JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FPT Telecom JSC (HSTC:FOX) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫71,672.64, compared to a current price of ₫63,400.00 — trading 11.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.87, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.93 and 41.5% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.62. FPT Telecom JSC's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign 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 FPT Telecom JSC (HSTC:FOX), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.87 as of Mar. 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 FPT Telecom JSC (HSTC:FOX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FPT Telecom JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫63,400.00 is trading 11.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫71,672.64.
GuruFocus considers FPT Telecom JSC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HSTC:FOX:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.87 (near median its 10-year median of 0.93)
GF Value™: ₫71,672.64 vs. price of ₫63,400.00 (11.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41.5% above the Telecommunication Services median (#203 of 324)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSTC:FOX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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