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Amreli SteelsKAR:ASTL -0.19%50 Debt-to-Equity is 1.55 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 1.36. GuruFocus rates KAR:ASTL with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨9.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 548 Steel companies, Amreli Steels ranks worse than 89.96% 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 Amreli Steels's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:ASTL'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26 Med: 1.36 Max: 2.27
Current: 1.55
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Amreli Steels was 2.27. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 1.36.
KAR:ASTL's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 89.96% of 548
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.4
vs KAR:ASTL: 1.55
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.
Amreli Steels Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Amreli Steels Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Amreli Steels'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:ASTL vs NUE, STLD, RS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Amreli Steels'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.
Amreli Steels Debt-to-Equity vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Amreli Steels's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Amreli Steels'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.
Amreli Steels (KAR:ASTL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.55 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Amreli Steels and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 1.36. Over the past decade, Amreli Steels' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.26 to 2.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Amreli Steels ranks #493 out of 548 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 90%.
Is Amreli Steels' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Amreli Steels' current Debt-to-Equity of 1.55 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 1.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 2.27. The Steel industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Amreli Steels' value of 1.55 is 287.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Amreli Steels ranks #493 out of 548 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Amreli Steels has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Amreli Steels' Debt-to-Equity compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Amreli Steels ranks #493 out of 548 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Amreli Steels in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Amreli Steels' value of 1.55 is 287.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Amreli Steels' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.26 to 2.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.36 vs. the industry median of 0.40, Amreli Steels 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 548 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. Amreli Steels's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.55 is 287.5% 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 Amreli Steels 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. Amreli Steels's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.55, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 1.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Amreli Steels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amreli Steels (KAR:ASTL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨9.65, compared to a current price of ₨15.90 — trading 64.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.55, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 1.36 and 287.5% above the Steel industry median of 0.40. Amreli Steels' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Amreli Steels (KAR:ASTL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.55 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 Amreli Steels (KAR:ASTL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amreli Steels stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨15.90 is trading 64.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨9.65.
GuruFocus considers Amreli Steels to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:ASTL:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.55 (14% above median its 10-year median of 1.36)
GF Value™: ₨9.65 vs. price of ₨15.90 (64.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 287.5% above the Steel median (#493 of 548)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:ASTL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Amreli Steels Ltd is involved in the manufacturing of steel reinforcement bars in Pakistan. The company's product offerings include Amreli Steels Maxima, Amreli Steels Ultima, Amreli Steels Xtreme and others. The majority of the firm's revenue is derived from Pakistan.
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