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Lucky Core IndustriesKAR:LCI +0.65%89 Debt-to-Equity is 0.44 as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 0.49. GuruFocus rates KAR:LCI with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨217.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,419 Chemicals companies, Lucky Core Industries ranks worse than 56.59% 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 Lucky Core Industries's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:LCI'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29 Med: 0.49 Max: 0.95
Current: 0.44
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Lucky Core Industries was 0.95. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.49.
KAR:LCI's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 56.59% of 1419
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.35
vs KAR:LCI: 0.44
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.
Lucky Core Industries Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Lucky Core Industries Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lucky Core Industries'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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Lucky Core 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.
Lucky Core Industries Debt-to-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Lucky Core Industries's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lucky Core 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.
Lucky Core Industries (KAR:LCI) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.44 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Lucky Core Industries and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 0.49. Over the past decade, Lucky Core Industries' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.29 to 0.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Lucky Core Industries ranks #803 out of 1419 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 56.6%.
Is Lucky Core Industries' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Lucky Core Industries' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.44 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 0.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 0.95. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.35. Lucky Core Industries' value of 0.44 is 25.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lucky Core Industries ranks #803 out of 1419 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lucky Core Industries has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lucky Core Industries' Debt-to-Equity compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Lucky Core Industries ranks #803 out of 1419 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Lucky Core Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.35. Lucky Core Industries' value of 0.44 is 25.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Lucky Core Industries' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.29 to 0.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.49 vs. the industry median of 0.35, Lucky Core 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 Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Chemicals companies is 0.35, based on 1,419 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. Lucky Core Industries's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.44 is 25.7% 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 Lucky Core Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lucky Core Industries's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.44, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 0.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lucky Core Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lucky Core Industries (KAR:LCI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨217.41, compared to a current price of ₨224.20 — trading 3.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.44, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 0.49 and 25.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.35. Lucky Core Industries' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 3 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 Lucky Core Industries (KAR:LCI), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.44 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 Lucky Core Industries (KAR:LCI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lucky Core Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨224.20 is trading 3.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨217.41.
GuruFocus considers Lucky Core Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:LCI:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.44 (10% below median its 10-year median of 0.49)
GF Value™: ₨217.41 vs. price of ₨224.20 (3.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.7% above the Chemicals median (#803 of 1419)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:LCI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lucky Core Industries Ltd is a Pakistan-based manufacturing and trading company in AgriSciences. The company is organised into business units based on its products and services and has five reportable segments, namely Polyester, Soda Ash, Animal Health, Pharma and Chemicals, and Agri Sciences. It exports its products and services in Bangladesh, China, Sri Lanka, the United States, the UAE, and other countries.
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