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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 International Industries's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:INIL'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33 Med: 1.47 Max: 2.61
Current: 0.67
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of International Industries was 2.61. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 1.47.
KAR:INIL's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 65.57% of 549
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs KAR:INIL: 0.67
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.
International Industries Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
International Industries Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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:INIL vs NUE, STLD, RS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, International Industries'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.
International Industries Debt-to-Equity vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, International Industries's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Industries'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.
International Industries (KAR:INIL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.67 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on International Industries and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 1.47. Over the past decade, International Industries' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.33 to 2.61. According to the industry distribution chart, International Industries ranks #360 out of 549 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 65.6%.
Is International Industries' Debt-to-Equity too high?
International Industries' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.67 is 54% below median its 10-year median of 1.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 2.61. The Steel industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. International Industries' value of 0.67 is 63.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Industries ranks #360 out of 549 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, International Industries has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Industries' Debt-to-Equity compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, International Industries ranks #360 out of 549 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places International Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. International Industries' value of 0.67 is 63.4% above this benchmark. Historically, International Industries' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.33 to 2.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.47 vs. the industry median of 0.41, International Industries 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 0.41, based on 549 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. International Industries's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.67 is 63.4% 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 International Industries and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Industries's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.67, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 1.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Industries (KAR:INIL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨179.05, compared to a current price of ₨177.63 — trading 0.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.67, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 1.47 and 63.4% above the Steel industry median of 0.41. International Industries' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 International Industries (KAR:INIL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.67 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 International Industries (KAR:INIL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₨177.63 is trading 0.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨179.05.
GuruFocus considers International Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:INIL:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.67 (54% below median its 10-year median of 1.47)
GF Value™: ₨179.05 vs. price of ₨177.63 (0.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 63.4% above the Steel median (#360 of 549)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:INIL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
International Industries Ltd is a Pakistan-based company mainly engaged in manufacturing and marketing steel pipes and tubes. Its product portfolio comprises galvanized iron (GI) pipe, cold rolled (CR) tube, scaffolding pipe, pre-galvanized tubes, metallic sprinkler pipes, hollow structural sections (HSS), PPRC pipes and fittings, MDPE gas pipes and fittings, HDPE water and HDPE duct pipes, etc. In addition, the company also offers scaffolding installation solutions. Its reportable segments are: Steel coils and sheets, which generate maximum revenue, Steel pipes, Polymer, and Investment. Geographically, the company operates in Pakistan and also exports its products to other markets such as Australia, North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.
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