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Hi-Tech LubricantsKAR:HTL -1.41%78 Debt-to-Equity is 0.49 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 0.51. GuruFocus rates KAR:HTL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨70.86 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 795 Oil & Gas companies, Hi-Tech Lubricants ranks worse than 52.2% 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 Hi-Tech Lubricants's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:HTL'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 0.51 Max: 1.08
Current: 0.49
During the past 11 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Hi-Tech Lubricants was 1.08. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.51.
KAR:HTL's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 52.2% of 795
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs KAR:HTL: 0.49
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.
Hi-Tech Lubricants Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Hi-Tech Lubricants Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hi-Tech Lubricants'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:HTL vs VLO, MPC, PSX: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Hi-Tech Lubricants'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.
Hi-Tech Lubricants Debt-to-Equity vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Hi-Tech Lubricants's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hi-Tech Lubricants'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.
Hi-Tech Lubricants (KAR:HTL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.49 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Hi-Tech Lubricants and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, Hi-Tech Lubricants' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.17 to 1.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Hi-Tech Lubricants ranks #415 out of 795 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 52.2%.
Is Hi-Tech Lubricants' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Hi-Tech Lubricants' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.49 is near median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 1.08. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Hi-Tech Lubricants' value of 0.49 is 6.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hi-Tech Lubricants ranks #415 out of 795 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hi-Tech Lubricants has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hi-Tech Lubricants' Debt-to-Equity compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Hi-Tech Lubricants ranks #415 out of 795 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Hi-Tech Lubricants in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Hi-Tech Lubricants' value of 0.49 is 6.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Hi-Tech Lubricants' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.17 to 1.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Hi-Tech Lubricants 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Oil & Gas companies is 0.46, based on 795 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. Hi-Tech Lubricants's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.49 is 6.5% 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 Hi-Tech Lubricants and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas 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. Hi-Tech Lubricants's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.49, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hi-Tech Lubricants stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Tech Lubricants (KAR:HTL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨70.86, compared to a current price of ₨39.23 — trading 44.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.49, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 6.5% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.46. Hi-Tech Lubricants' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 Hi-Tech Lubricants (KAR:HTL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.49 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 Hi-Tech Lubricants (KAR:HTL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Tech Lubricants stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₨39.23 is trading 44.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨70.86.
GuruFocus considers Hi-Tech Lubricants to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:HTL:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.49 (near median its 10-year median of 0.51)
GF Value™: ₨70.86 vs. price of ₨39.23 (44.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.5% above the Oil & Gas median (#415 of 795)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:HTL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hi-Tech Lubricants Ltd is a company whose principal activity is to procure and distribute lubricants and petroleum products. It serves Automotive, Industrial and Marine sectors. It has three reportable segments being Lubricants, polymer and Petroleum products. The company generates the majority of its revenue from petroleum products.
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