Emira Property Fund (JSE:EMI) Debt-to-Equity: 0.62 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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JSE:EMI Emira Property Fund Ltd JSE:EMI
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What is Emira Property Fund Debt-to-Equity?

Emira Property Fund JSE:EMI +0.37% 60 Debt-to-Equity is 0.62 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 0.63. GuruFocus rates JSE:EMI with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of R8.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 683 REITs companies, Emira Property Fund ranks better than 62.66% on this metric.

Emira Property Fund's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R572 Mil. Emira Property Fund's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R5,495 Mil. Emira Property Fund's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R9,784 Mil. Emira Property Fund's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.62.

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 Emira Property Fund's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

JSE:EMI' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.56   Med: 0.63   Max: 0.79
Current: 0.62

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Emira Property Fund was 0.79. The lowest was 0.56. And the median was 0.63.

JSE:EMI's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than
62.66% of 683 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.78 vs JSE:EMI: 0.62

Emira Property Fund  (JSE:EMI) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


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Emira Property Fund Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


Emira Property Fund Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Emira Property Fund'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.

Emira Property Fund Debt-to-Equity Chart

Emira Property Fund Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.72 0.71 0.79 0.63 0.62

Emira Property Fund Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Debt-to-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.79 0.77 0.63 0.61 0.62

JSE:EMI vs VICI, WPC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, Emira Property Fund'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.


Emira Property Fund Debt-to-Equity vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Emira Property Fund's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Emira Property Fund's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


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Emira Property Fund Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Emira Property Fund's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Emira Property Fund's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Equity →
What does a Debt-to-Equity of 0.62 mean?
Emira Property Fund (JSE:EMI) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.62 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Emira Property Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.63. Over the past decade, Emira Property Fund's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.56 to 0.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Emira Property Fund ranks #255 out of 683 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 37.3%.
Is Emira Property Fund's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Emira Property Fund's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.62 is near median its 10-year median of 0.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.56 to a high of 0.79. The REITs industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. Emira Property Fund's value of 0.62 is 20.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Emira Property Fund ranks #255 out of 683 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Emira Property Fund has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emira Property Fund's Debt-to-Equity compare to VICI and WPC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Emira Property Fund ranks #255 out of 683 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Emira Property Fund in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. Emira Property Fund's value of 0.62 is 20.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Emira Property Fund's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.56 to 0.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.63 vs. the industry median of 0.78, Emira Property Fund 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 REITs company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among REITs companies is 0.78, based on 683 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. Emira Property Fund's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.62 is 20.5% 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 Emira Property Fund and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Emira Property Fund's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.62, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emira Property Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emira Property Fund (JSE:EMI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R8.60, compared to a current price of R13.55 — trading 57.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.62, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.63 and 20.5% below the REITs industry median of 0.78. Emira Property Fund's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Emira Property Fund (JSE:EMI), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.62 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 Emira Property Fund (JSE:EMI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emira Property Fund stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R13.55 is trading 57.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of R8.60. GuruFocus considers Emira Property Fund to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:EMI:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 0.62 (near median its 10-year median of 0.63)
  • GF Value™: R8.60 vs. price of R13.55 (57.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20.5% below the REITs median (#255 of 683)

No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:EMI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Emira Property Fund Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 33 Sloane Street, 1st Floor, Block A, Knightsbridge Office Park, Bryanston, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2191
Emira Property Fund Ltd is a South African real estate investment trust. The company's portfolio consists of office, retail, residential, and industrial properties. The majority of the properties are in Gauteng, with the others in the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. The company operates through five segments, namely: Office; Retail; Industrial; Residential; and Corporate. The office segment comprises commercial properties. The retail segment includes shopping centers. The industrial segment consists of industrial properties. The residential segment comprises directly held residential property, and the corporate segment comprises the South African administration activities of the Group.
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