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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.
HSTC:LAS'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11 Med: 0.41 Max: 1.03
Current: 0.39
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC was 1.03. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.41.
HSTC:LAS's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 50.88% of 228
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 0.35
vs HSTC:LAS: 0.39
Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC (HSTC:LAS) 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.
Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC 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.
Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC Debt-to-Equity Chart
Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC Annual Data
HSTC:LAS vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals 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.
Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC Debt-to-Equity vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals 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.
Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC (HSTC:LAS) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.39 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.41. Over the past decade, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.11 to 1.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC ranks #116 out of 228 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 50.9%.
Is Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.39 is near median its 10-year median of 0.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 1.03. The Agriculture industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.35. Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's value of 0.39 is 11.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC ranks #116 out of 228 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's Debt-to-Equity compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC ranks #116 out of 228 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.35. Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's value of 0.39 is 11.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.11 to 1.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.41 vs. the industry median of 0.35, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Agriculture companies is 0.35, based on 228 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. Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.39 is 11.4% 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 Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.39, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC (HSTC:LAS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫18,367.94, compared to a current price of ₫12,000.00 — trading 34.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.39, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.41 and 11.4% above the Agriculture industry median of 0.35. Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 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 Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC (HSTC:LAS), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.39 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 Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC (HSTC:LAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫12,000.00 is trading 34.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫18,367.94.
GuruFocus considers Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HSTC:LAS:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.39 (near median its 10-year median of 0.41)
GF Value™: ₫18,367.94 vs. price of ₫12,000.00 (34.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.4% above the Agriculture median (#116 of 228)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSTC:LAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC Business Description
Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC is a Taiwan based company engaged in manufacturing and trading of fertilizers and chemicals. The company's product categories include superphosphate, NPK-S, acid sulfuric, pour melted and other products.
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