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Aisha Steel MillsKAR:ASL -0.64%58 Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 as of Mar. 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 1.30. GuruFocus rates KAR:ASL with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨12.86 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 547 Steel companies, Aisha Steel Mills ranks worse than 50.27% 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 Aisha Steel Mills's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:ASL'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41 Med: 1.3 Max: 3.78
Current: 0.41
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Aisha Steel Mills was 3.78. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 1.30.
KAR:ASL's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 50.27% of 547
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.4
vs KAR:ASL: 0.41
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.
Aisha Steel Mills Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Aisha Steel Mills Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aisha Steel Mills'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.
KAR:ASL vs NUE, STLD, RS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Aisha Steel Mills'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.
Aisha Steel Mills Debt-to-Equity vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Aisha Steel Mills's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aisha Steel Mills'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.
Aisha Steel Mills (KAR:ASL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.41 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Aisha Steel Mills and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 1.30. Over the past decade, Aisha Steel Mills' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.41 to 3.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Aisha Steel Mills ranks #275 out of 547 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 50.3%.
Is Aisha Steel Mills' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Aisha Steel Mills' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.41 is 68% below median its 10-year median of 1.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 3.78. The Steel industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Aisha Steel Mills' value of 0.41 is 2.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aisha Steel Mills ranks #275 out of 547 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Aisha Steel Mills has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aisha Steel Mills' Debt-to-Equity compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Aisha Steel Mills ranks #275 out of 547 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Aisha Steel Mills in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Aisha Steel Mills' value of 0.41 is 2.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Aisha Steel Mills' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.41 to 3.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.30 vs. the industry median of 0.40, Aisha Steel Mills 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 Steel company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Steel companies is 0.40, based on 547 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. Aisha Steel Mills's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.41 is 2.5% 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 Aisha Steel Mills and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aisha Steel Mills's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.41, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 1.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aisha Steel Mills stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aisha Steel Mills (KAR:ASL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨12.86, compared to a current price of ₨12.33 — trading 4.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.41, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 1.30 and 2.5% above the Steel industry median of 0.40. Aisha Steel Mills' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 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 Aisha Steel Mills (KAR:ASL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 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 Aisha Steel Mills (KAR:ASL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aisha Steel Mills stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₨12.33 is trading 4.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨12.86.
GuruFocus considers Aisha Steel Mills to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:ASL:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.41 (68% below median its 10-year median of 1.30)
GF Value™: ₨12.86 vs. price of ₨12.33 (4.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.5% above the Steel median (#275 of 547)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:ASL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aisha Steel Mills Ltd is involved in manufacturing and selling cold rolled steel coils and sheets to the industrial, engineering, and manufacturing industries in Pakistan. Its product offerings include hot-dipped galvanized steel coils, cold-rolled steel coils, and others. The company geographically operates in Pakistan, North America, Middle East, Europe and Asia. The majority of revenue is derived from Pakistan.
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