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Shifa International HospitalsKAR:SHFA +0.54%86 Debt-to-Equity is 0.17 as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 0.29. GuruFocus rates KAR:SHFA with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨469.63 (Fairly Valued). Among 564 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Shifa International Hospitals ranks better than 72.34% 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 Shifa International Hospitals's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:SHFA'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 0.29 Max: 0.55
Current: 0.17
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Shifa International Hospitals was 0.55. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.29.
KAR:SHFA's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 72.34% of 564
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 0.42
vs KAR:SHFA: 0.17
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.
Shifa International Hospitals Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Shifa International Hospitals 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.
Shifa International Hospitals Debt-to-Equity Chart
KAR:SHFA vs HCA, THC, DVA: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Shifa International Hospitals'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.
Shifa International Hospitals Debt-to-Equity vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Shifa International Hospitals's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shifa International Hospitals'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.
Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.17 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Shifa International Hospitals and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 0.29. Over the past decade, Shifa International Hospitals' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.10 to 0.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Shifa International Hospitals ranks #156 out of 564 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 27.7%.
Is Shifa International Hospitals' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Shifa International Hospitals' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.17 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 0.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 0.55. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Shifa International Hospitals' value of 0.17 is 59.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shifa International Hospitals ranks #156 out of 564 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shifa International Hospitals has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shifa International Hospitals' Debt-to-Equity compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Shifa International Hospitals ranks #156 out of 564 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Shifa International Hospitals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Shifa International Hospitals' value of 0.17 is 59.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Shifa International Hospitals' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.10 to 0.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.29 vs. the industry median of 0.42, Shifa International Hospitals has consistently been below 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 0.42, based on 564 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. Shifa International Hospitals's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.17 is 59.5% below 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 Shifa International Hospitals and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shifa International Hospitals's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.17, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 0.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shifa International Hospitals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨469.63, compared to a current price of ₨491.99 — trading 4.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.17, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 0.29 and 59.5% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 0.42. Shifa International Hospitals' overall GF Score™ is 86/100. 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 Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.17 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 Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shifa International Hospitals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨491.99 is trading 4.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨469.63.
GuruFocus considers Shifa International Hospitals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:SHFA:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.17 (41% below median its 10-year median of 0.29)
GF Value™: ₨469.63 vs. price of ₨491.99 (4.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59.5% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#156 of 564)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:SHFA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shifa International Hospitals Ltd operates a network of medical centers and hospitals in Pakistan, providing a wide range of medical and surgical services across various specialties. The company offers organ transplant services, including liver, kidney, bone marrow, and corneal transplants. It generates revenue through patient care services, diagnostics, pharmacy operations, and support services such as emergency care and outpatient clinics. Shifa also operates lab collection points, day care surgeries, and diagnostic centers. The company has a presence in multiple cities through hospitals, medical centers, and subsidiaries that support healthcare services and infrastructure development.
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