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Sasa Polyesternayi ASIST:SASA 64 Debt-to-Equity is 0.87 as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 1.14. GuruFocus rates IST:SASA with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺3.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 932 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Sasa Polyesternayi AS ranks worse than 73.07% 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 Sasa Polyesternayi AS's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
IST:SASA'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.54 Med: 1.14 Max: 3.07
Current: 0.87
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Sasa Polyesternayi AS was 3.07. The lowest was 0.54. And the median was 1.14.
IST:SASA's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 73.07% of 932
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 0.42
vs IST:SASA: 0.87
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.
Sasa Polyesternayi AS Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Sasa Polyesternayi AS Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sasa Polyesternayi AS'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.
Sasa Polyesternayi AS Debt-to-Equity Competitor Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Sasa Polyesternayi 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.
Sasa Polyesternayi AS Debt-to-Equity vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sasa Polyesternayi AS's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sasa Polyesternayi 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.
Sasa Polyesternayi AS (IST:SASA) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.87 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Sasa Polyesternayi AS and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 1.14. Over the past decade, Sasa Polyesternayi AS's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.54 to 3.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Sasa Polyesternayi AS ranks #681 out of 932 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 73.1%.
Is Sasa Polyesternayi AS's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Sasa Polyesternayi AS's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.87 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 1.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.54 to a high of 3.07. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Sasa Polyesternayi AS's value of 0.87 is 107.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sasa Polyesternayi AS ranks #681 out of 932 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sasa Polyesternayi AS has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sasa Polyesternayi AS's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Sasa Polyesternayi AS ranks #681 out of 932 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Sasa Polyesternayi AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Sasa Polyesternayi AS's value of 0.87 is 107.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Sasa Polyesternayi AS's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.54 to 3.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.14 vs. the industry median of 0.42, Sasa Polyesternayi 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.42, based on 932 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. Sasa Polyesternayi AS's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.87 is 107.1% 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 Sasa Polyesternayi AS and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sasa Polyesternayi AS's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.87, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 1.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sasa Polyesternayi AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sasa Polyesternayi AS (IST:SASA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺3.03, compared to a current price of ₺2.58 — trading 14.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.87, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 1.14 and 107.1% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.42. Sasa Polyesternayi AS's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 12 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 Sasa Polyesternayi AS (IST:SASA), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.87 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 Sasa Polyesternayi AS (IST:SASA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sasa Polyesternayi AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₺2.58 is trading 14.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₺3.03.
GuruFocus considers Sasa Polyesternayi AS to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for IST:SASA:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.87 (24% below median its 10-year median of 1.14)
GF Value™: ₺3.03 vs. price of ₺2.58 (14.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 107.1% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#681 of 932)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:SASA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sasa Polyester Sanayi AS is a company engaged in the production and marketing of polyester fiber, yarns and related products, and polyester chips. The company's product portfolio includes specialty polymers and chemicals which consist of thermoplastic polyester elastomers, dimethyl terephthalate, plasticizers, advanced polymers, polybutylene terephthalate solutions, and polyethylene terephthalate solutions. It also provides fiberfill, nonwoven, and textile fibers; and DO, flat, texturing and POY filament yarns. The group generates revenue through the sale of products.
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