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Destek Finans Faktoring ASIST:DSTKF -5.28%19 Debt-to-Equity is 2.20 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 2.29. GuruFocus rates IST:DSTKF with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 610 Capital Markets companies, Destek Finans Faktoring AS ranks worse than 89.51% 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 Destek Finans Faktoring AS's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
IST:DSTKF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.73 Med: 2.29 Max: 3.53
Current: 2.2
During the past 5 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Destek Finans Faktoring AS was 3.53. The lowest was 1.73. And the median was 2.29.
IST:DSTKF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 89.51% of 610
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 0.305
vs IST:DSTKF: 2.20
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.
Destek Finans Faktoring AS Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Destek Finans Faktoring 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.
IST:DSTKF vs MS, GS, SCHW: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Destek Finans Faktoring 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.
Destek Finans Faktoring AS Debt-to-Equity vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Destek Finans Faktoring AS's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Destek Finans Faktoring 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.
Destek Finans Faktoring AS (IST:DSTKF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 2.20 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Destek Finans Faktoring AS and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.29. Over the past decade, Destek Finans Faktoring AS's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.73 to 3.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Destek Finans Faktoring AS ranks #546 out of 610 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 89.5%.
Is Destek Finans Faktoring AS's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Destek Finans Faktoring AS's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.20 is near median its 10-year median of 2.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.73 to a high of 3.53. The Capital Markets industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31. Destek Finans Faktoring AS's value of 2.20 is 621.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Destek Finans Faktoring AS ranks #546 out of 610 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Destek Finans Faktoring AS has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Destek Finans Faktoring AS's Debt-to-Equity compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Destek Finans Faktoring AS ranks #546 out of 610 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Destek Finans Faktoring AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31. Destek Finans Faktoring AS's value of 2.20 is 621.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Destek Finans Faktoring AS's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.73 to 3.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.29 vs. the industry median of 0.31, Destek Finans Faktoring AS 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Capital Markets companies is 0.31, based on 610 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. Destek Finans Faktoring AS's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.20 is 621.3% 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 Destek Finans Faktoring AS and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Destek Finans Faktoring AS's current Debt-to-Equity is 2.20, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Destek Finans Faktoring AS stock overvalued right now?
Destek Finans Faktoring AS (IST:DSTKF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 2.20. The current Debt-to-Equity is 2.20, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.29 and 621.3% above the Capital Markets industry median of 0.31. Destek Finans Faktoring AS's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 with 3 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 Destek Finans Faktoring AS (IST:DSTKF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 2.20 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.
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