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HWH InternationalHWH -1.13%15 Debt-to-Equity is 0.08 as of Jun. 2026, which is 64% below its 10-year median of 0.22. GuruFocus rates HWH with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 318 Restaurants companies, HWH International ranks better than 94.65% 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 HWH International's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
HWH'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.1 Med: 0.22 Max: 0.65
Current: 0.08
During the past 5 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of HWH International was 0.65. The lowest was -6.10. And the median was 0.22.
HWH's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 94.65% of 318
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.835
vs HWH: 0.08
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.
HWH International Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
HWH International Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HWH International'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.
HWH vs NROM, MHGU, GTIM: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, HWH 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.
HWH International Debt-to-Equity vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HWH International's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HWH 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.
HWH International (HWH) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on HWH International and its competitors. This is 64% below median its historical median of 0.22. According to the industry distribution chart, HWH International ranks #17 out of 318 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 5.3%.
Is HWH International's Debt-to-Equity too high?
HWH International's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 is 64% below median its 10-year median of 0.22. The Restaurants industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.84. HWH International's value of 0.08 is 90.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HWH International ranks #17 out of 318 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HWH International has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HWH International's Debt-to-Equity compare to NROM and MHGU?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, HWH International ranks #17 out of 318 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places HWH International in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.84. HWH International's value of 0.08 is 90.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.22 vs. the industry median of 0.84, HWH 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 Restaurants company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Restaurants companies is 0.84, based on 318 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. HWH International's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 is 90.4% 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 HWH International and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HWH International's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08, which is 64% below 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 HWH International stock overvalued right now?
HWH International (HWH) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.08. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 0.22 and 90.4% below the Restaurants industry median of 0.84. HWH International's overall GF Score™ is 15/100 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 HWH International (HWH), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08 as of Jun. 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.
HWH International Inc and its consolidated subsidiaries operate a food and beverage business in Singapore and South Korea. The F&B business operates four cafes, two of which are located in South Korea and two in Singapore, as well as an online healthy food store, serving customers in Singapore. The Company is presently developing Hapi Marketplace, a business-to-consumer platform featuring diverse product categories, and Hapi Wealth Builder, an educational program focused on wealth-building strategies.
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