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Hexpol ABHXPLF +6.65%85 Debt-to-Equity is 0.37 as of Jun. 2026, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 0.26. GuruFocus rates HXPLF with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,421 Chemicals companies, Hexpol AB ranks worse than 50.67% 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 Hexpol AB's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
HXPLF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.26 Max: 0.47
Current: 0.37
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Hexpol AB was 0.47. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.26.
HXPLF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 50.67% of 1421
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs HXPLF: 0.37
Hexpol AB (OTCPK:HXPLF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Hexpol AB Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Hexpol AB Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hexpol AB'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Hexpol AB'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.
Hexpol AB Debt-to-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Hexpol AB's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hexpol AB'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.
Hexpol AB (HXPLF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.37 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Hexpol AB and its competitors. This is 42% above median its historical median of 0.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Hexpol AB ranks #720 out of 1421 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 50.7%.
Is Hexpol AB's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Hexpol AB's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.37 is 42% above median its 10-year median of 0.26. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Hexpol AB's value of 0.37 is 2.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hexpol AB ranks #720 out of 1421 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hexpol AB has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hexpol AB's Debt-to-Equity compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Hexpol AB ranks #720 out of 1421 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Hexpol AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Hexpol AB's value of 0.37 is 2.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.26 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Hexpol AB 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 Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Chemicals companies is 0.36, based on 1,421 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. Hexpol AB's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.37 is 2.8% 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 Hexpol AB and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hexpol AB's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.37, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 0.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hexpol AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexpol AB (HXPLF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.97, compared to a current price of $8.98 — trading 0.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.37, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 0.26 and 2.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. Hexpol AB's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Hexpol AB (HXPLF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.37 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.
Is Hexpol AB (HXPLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexpol AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.98 is trading 0.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.97.
GuruFocus considers Hexpol AB to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HXPLF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.37 (42% above median its 10-year median of 0.26)
GF Value™: $8.97 vs. price of $8.98 (0.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.8% above the Chemicals median (#720 of 1421)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HXPLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hexpol AB manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into two segments based on product type. The compounding segment, which generates the vast majority of revenue, sells synthetic rubber to the automotive, aerospace, footwear, and pharmaceutical industries. The company's synthetic rubber products are used in the production of tires, hoses, seals, footwear, and pharmaceuticals. The engineered products segment sells gaskets used in plate heat exchangers, forklift wheels, and castor wheels. The Americas generates the majority of its revenue from geographic market.
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