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Hudaco IndustriesJSE:HDC +0.90%91 Debt-to-Equity is 0.36 as of May. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 0.46. GuruFocus rates JSE:HDC with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of R196.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 148 Industrial Distribution companies, Hudaco Industries ranks better than 58.11% 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 Hudaco Industries's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:HDC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36 Med: 0.46 Max: 0.68
Current: 0.36
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Hudaco Industries was 0.68. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 0.46.
JSE:HDC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 58.11% of 148
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.49
vs JSE:HDC: 0.36
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.
Hudaco Industries Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Hudaco Industries Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hudaco Industries'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.
JSE:HDC vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Hudaco Industries'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.
Hudaco Industries Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Hudaco Industries's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hudaco Industries'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.
Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.36 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Hudaco Industries and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 0.46. Over the past decade, Hudaco Industries' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.36 to 0.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Hudaco Industries ranks #62 out of 148 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 41.9%.
Is Hudaco Industries' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Hudaco Industries' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.36 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 0.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 0.68. The Industrial Distribution industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49. Hudaco Industries' value of 0.36 is 26.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hudaco Industries ranks #62 out of 148 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hudaco Industries has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hudaco Industries' Debt-to-Equity compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Hudaco Industries ranks #62 out of 148 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Hudaco Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49. Hudaco Industries' value of 0.36 is 26.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Hudaco Industries' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.36 to 0.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.46 vs. the industry median of 0.49, Hudaco Industries 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.49, based on 148 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. Hudaco Industries's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.36 is 26.5% 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 Hudaco Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hudaco Industries's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.36, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 0.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hudaco Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R196.78, compared to a current price of R192.77 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.36, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 0.46 and 26.5% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.49. Hudaco Industries' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.36 as of May. 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 Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudaco Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R192.77 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R196.78.
GuruFocus considers Hudaco Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:HDC:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.36 (22% below median its 10-year median of 0.46)
GF Value™: R196.78 vs. price of R192.77 (2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.5% below the Industrial Distribution median (#62 of 148)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:HDC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hudaco Industries Ltd is engaged in importing and distributing branded automotive, industrial and electrical consumable products. The company operates in two business segment such as Consumer-related product segment which includes power tools, security equipment, communication equipment, automotive and batteries, and Engineering consumables segment which consist of bearings, diesel engines and spares, and power transmission. It generates maximum revenue from Engineering consumables segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from South Africa.
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