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Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret ASIST:ALKA +4.22%61 Debt-to-Equity is 0.08 as of Dec. 2024, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 0.20. GuruFocus rates IST:ALKA with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺7.55 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 257 Forest Products companies, Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS ranks better than 87.16% 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 Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
IST:ALKA'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08 Med: 0.2 Max: 0.34
Current: 0.08
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS was 0.34. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.20.
IST:ALKA's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 87.16% of 257
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.48
vs IST:ALKA: 0.08
Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:ALKA) 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.
Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS 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.
Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS Debt-to-Equity Chart
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS'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.
Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS Debt-to-Equity vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS'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.
Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:ALKA) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 as of Dec. 2024. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 0.20. Over the past decade, Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.08 to 0.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS ranks #33 out of 257 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 0.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 0.34. The Forest Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.48. Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's value of 0.08 is 83.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS ranks #33 out of 257 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's Debt-to-Equity compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS ranks #33 out of 257 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.48. Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's value of 0.08 is 83.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.08 to 0.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.20 vs. the industry median of 0.48, Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS 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 Forest Products company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Forest Products companies is 0.48, based on 257 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. Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 is 83.3% 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 Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:ALKA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺7.55, compared to a current price of ₺9.38 — trading 24.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 0.20 and 83.3% below the Forest Products industry median of 0.48. Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 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 Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:ALKA), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08 as of Dec. 2024. 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 Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:ALKA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₺9.38 is trading 24.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₺7.55.
GuruFocus considers Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IST:ALKA:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.08 (60% below median its 10-year median of 0.20)
GF Value™: ₺7.55 vs. price of ₺9.38 (24.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83.3% below the Forest Products median (#33 of 257)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:ALKA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS Business Description
Alkim Kagit Sanayi ve Ticaret AS is a Turkey-based company engaged in the manufacture of paper and paper products. The company's main products are wood-free offset papers, coated papers, office papers and special papers. Alkim Kagit Sanayi ve Ticaret AS sells most of its products in the turkey market. It exports to over 25 countries, especially in Europe. In addition, the Balkan countries, Russia and Africa are part of the company's customer portfolio. Its wood-free offset, coated and office papers are produced in Alkim Paper Production Plants. The firm operates a cogeneration plant that meets its energy requirements.
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