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Deneb InvestmentsJSE:DNB 82 Debt-to-Equity is 0.25 as of Mar. 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 0.57. GuruFocus rates JSE:DNB with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 508 Conglomerates companies, Deneb Investments ranks better than 68.7% 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 Deneb Investments's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:DNB'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25 Med: 0.57 Max: 0.76
Current: 0.25
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Deneb Investments was 0.76. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.57.
JSE:DNB's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 68.7% of 508
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 0.53
vs JSE:DNB: 0.25
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.
Deneb Investments Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Deneb Investments Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Deneb Investments'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 Conglomerates subindustry, Deneb Investments'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.
Deneb Investments Debt-to-Equity vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Deneb Investments's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Deneb Investments'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.
Deneb Investments (JSE:DNB) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.25 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Deneb Investments and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 0.57. Over the past decade, Deneb Investments' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.25 to 0.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Deneb Investments ranks #159 out of 508 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 31.3%.
Is Deneb Investments' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Deneb Investments' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.25 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 0.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 0.76. The Conglomerates industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Deneb Investments' value of 0.25 is 52.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deneb Investments ranks #159 out of 508 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Deneb Investments has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deneb Investments' Debt-to-Equity compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Deneb Investments ranks #159 out of 508 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Deneb Investments in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Deneb Investments' value of 0.25 is 52.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Deneb Investments' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.25 to 0.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.57 vs. the industry median of 0.53, Deneb Investments 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Conglomerates companies is 0.53, based on 508 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. Deneb Investments's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.25 is 52.8% 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 Deneb Investments and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deneb Investments's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.25, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 0.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deneb Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deneb Investments (JSE:DNB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.77, compared to a current price of R2.80 — trading 1.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.25, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 0.57 and 52.8% below the Conglomerates industry median of 0.53. Deneb Investments' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Deneb Investments (JSE:DNB), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.25 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 Deneb Investments (JSE:DNB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deneb Investments stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R2.80 is trading 1.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R2.77.
GuruFocus considers Deneb Investments to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:DNB:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.25 (56% below median its 10-year median of 0.57)
GF Value™: R2.77 vs. price of R2.80 (1.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.8% below the Conglomerates median (#159 of 508)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:DNB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Deneb Investments Ltd is a diversified investment company operating in southern Africa. The company's operating segment includes Properties; Industrial Product Manufacturing; Automotive Parts Manufacturing; and Branded Product Distribution. Industrial Product Manufacturing and Branded Product Distribution segments together contribute to the majority of the revenue. Its geographical segments include South Africa, Other African countries, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America, of which the majority of the revenue is generated from South Africa.
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