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Rex Trueform GroupJSE:RTO 65 Debt-to-Equity is 1.33 as of Dec. 2025, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 1.22. GuruFocus rates JSE:RTO with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of R10.69 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Retail - Cyclical companies, Rex Trueform Group ranks worse than 77.81% 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 Rex Trueform Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:RTO'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 1.22 Max: 1.77
Current: 1.33
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Rex Trueform Group was 1.77. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 1.22.
JSE:RTO's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 77.81% of 1023
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.57
vs JSE:RTO: 1.33
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Rex Trueform Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Rex Trueform Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rex Trueform Group'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:RTO vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Rex Trueform Group'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.
Rex Trueform Group Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Rex Trueform Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rex Trueform Group'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.
Rex Trueform Group (JSE:RTO) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.33 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Rex Trueform Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.22. Over the past decade, Rex Trueform Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.06 to 1.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Rex Trueform Group ranks #796 out of 1023 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 77.8%.
Is Rex Trueform Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Rex Trueform Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.33 is near median its 10-year median of 1.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 1.77. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.57. Rex Trueform Group's value of 1.33 is 133.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rex Trueform Group ranks #796 out of 1023 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Rex Trueform Group has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rex Trueform Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Rex Trueform Group ranks #796 out of 1023 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Rex Trueform Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.57. Rex Trueform Group's value of 1.33 is 133.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Rex Trueform Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.06 to 1.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.22 vs. the industry median of 0.57, Rex Trueform Group 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.57, based on 1,023 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. Rex Trueform Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.33 is 133.3% 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 Rex Trueform Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rex Trueform Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.33, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rex Trueform Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rex Trueform Group (JSE:RTO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R10.69, compared to a current price of R11.00 — trading 2.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.33, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.22 and 133.3% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.57. Rex Trueform Group's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Rex Trueform Group (JSE:RTO), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.33 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 Rex Trueform Group (JSE:RTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rex Trueform Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R11.00 is trading 2.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R10.69.
GuruFocus considers Rex Trueform Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:RTO:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.33 (near median its 10-year median of 1.22)
GF Value™: R10.69 vs. price of R11.00 (2.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 133.3% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#796 of 1023)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:RTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rex Trueform Group Ltd is a holding company. It is organized into four segments: Retail segment which comprises of the retailing of fashion apparel through Queenspark stores in South Africa. Property segment comprising of the group's property portfolio based in Cape Town, which includes both investment and owner occupied properties. Media and broadcasting segment engaged in the provision of media and satellite equipment and services through Telemedia. Water infrastructure segment comprises of an indirect investment made in a private water and wastewater utility group. The technology segment comprises of the group's investment in Byte Orbit that designs, builds, and launches digital innovation products through a full product lifecycle approach.
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