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Redefine PropertiesJSE:RDF +2.07%56 Debt-to-Equity is 0.76 as of Feb. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 0.78. GuruFocus rates JSE:RDF with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of R3.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 683 REITs companies, Redefine Properties ranks better than 51.68% 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 Redefine Properties's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:RDF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58 Med: 0.78 Max: 0.96
Current: 0.76
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Redefine Properties was 0.96. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 0.78.
JSE:RDF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 51.68% of 683
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.78
vs JSE:RDF: 0.76
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.
Redefine Properties Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Redefine Properties Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Redefine Properties'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 REIT - Diversified subindustry, Redefine Properties'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.
Redefine Properties Debt-to-Equity vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Redefine Properties's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Redefine Properties'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.
Redefine Properties (JSE:RDF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.76 as of Feb. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Redefine Properties and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.78. Over the past decade, Redefine Properties' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.58 to 0.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Redefine Properties ranks #330 out of 683 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 48.3%.
Is Redefine Properties' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Redefine Properties' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.76 is near median its 10-year median of 0.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 0.96. The REITs industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. Redefine Properties' value of 0.76 is 2.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Redefine Properties ranks #330 out of 683 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Redefine Properties has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Redefine Properties' Debt-to-Equity compare to VICI and WPC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Redefine Properties ranks #330 out of 683 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Redefine Properties in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. Redefine Properties' value of 0.76 is 2.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Redefine Properties' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.58 to 0.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.78 vs. the industry median of 0.78, Redefine Properties 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. Redefine Properties's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.76 is 2.6% 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 Redefine Properties 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. Redefine Properties's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.76, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Redefine Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Redefine Properties (JSE:RDF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R3.72, compared to a current price of R6.41 — trading 72.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.76, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.78 and 2.6% below the REITs industry median of 0.78. Redefine Properties' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 9 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 Redefine Properties (JSE:RDF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.76 as of Feb. 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 Redefine Properties (JSE:RDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Redefine Properties stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R6.41 is trading 72.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R3.72.
GuruFocus considers Redefine Properties to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:RDF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.76 (near median its 10-year median of 0.78)
GF Value™: R3.72 vs. price of R6.41 (72.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.6% below the REITs median (#330 of 683)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:RDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Redefine Properties Ltd is a South African real estate investment trust involved in the ownership of office, retail, and industrial properties. The vast majority of Redefine's real estate portfolio is located in South Africa and Poland. Within South Africa, over half of the Company's properties by total value are situated in the province of Gauteng. The Group comprises the South Africa portfolio segment, including office, retail, industrial, specialised, and head office. Its international portfolio includes EPP, which is mainly retail; Redefine Europe, which is mainly industrial; Self Storage Investments, which is mainly self-storage; and Lango Real Estate, which represents the head office, along with head office funding related to international investments.
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