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Motus HoldingsJSE:MTH +1.51%93 Debt-to-Equity is 1.36 as of Dec. 2025, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 1.20. GuruFocus rates JSE:MTH with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of R114.98 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,217 Vehicles & Parts companies, Motus Holdings ranks worse than 84.06% 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 Motus Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:MTH'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.64 Med: 1.2 Max: 1.87
Current: 1.36
During the past 10 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Motus Holdings was 1.87. The lowest was 0.64. And the median was 1.20.
JSE:MTH's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 84.06% of 1217
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs JSE:MTH: 1.36
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.
Motus Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Motus Holdings Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Motus Holdings'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:MTH vs CVNA, PAG, KMX: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Motus Holdings'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.
Motus Holdings Debt-to-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Motus Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Motus Holdings'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.
Motus Holdings (JSE:MTH) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.36 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Motus Holdings and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 1.20. Over the past decade, Motus Holdings' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.64 to 1.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Motus Holdings ranks #1023 out of 1217 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 84.1%.
Is Motus Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Motus Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 1.36 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 1.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.64 to a high of 1.87. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Motus Holdings' value of 1.36 is 195.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Motus Holdings ranks #1023 out of 1217 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Motus Holdings has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Motus Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Motus Holdings ranks #1023 out of 1217 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Motus Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Motus Holdings' value of 1.36 is 195.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Motus Holdings' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.64 to 1.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.20 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Motus Holdings 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.46, based on 1,217 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. Motus Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.36 is 195.7% 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 Motus Holdings and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Motus Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.36, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 1.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Motus Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Motus Holdings (JSE:MTH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R114.98, compared to a current price of R109.19 — trading 5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.36, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 1.20 and 195.7% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.46. Motus Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Motus Holdings (JSE:MTH), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.36 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Motus Holdings (JSE:MTH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Motus Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R109.19 is trading 5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R114.98.
GuruFocus considers Motus Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:MTH:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.36 (13% above median its 10-year median of 1.20)
GF Value™: R114.98 vs. price of R109.19 (5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 195.7% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#1023 of 1217)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:MTH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Motus Holdings Ltd is a non-manufacturing service provider in the automotive sector. It has four business segments namely Import and Distribution; Retail and Rental; Mobility Solutions and Aftermarket Parts, Head Office and Eliminations. The company generates maximum revenue from New motor vehicles. Its Import and Distribution segment includes importer and distributor of passenger, light commercial vehicles (LCVs) and parts to serve a network of dealerships, car rental companies, fleets, and government institutions in South Africa.
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