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Saif PowerKAR:SPWL -0.88%69 Debt-to-Equity is 0.47 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 0.59. GuruFocus rates KAR:SPWL with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨8.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 401 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Saif Power ranks better than 67.33% 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 Saif Power's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:SPWL'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39 Med: 0.59 Max: 1.17
Current: 0.47
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Saif Power was 1.17. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 0.59.
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Saif Power Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Saif Power Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saif Power'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:SPWL vs CEG, VST, NRG: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Saif Power'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.
Saif Power Debt-to-Equity vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Saif Power's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saif Power'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.
Saif Power (KAR:SPWL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.47 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Saif Power and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 0.59. Over the past decade, Saif Power's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.39 to 1.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Saif Power ranks #131 out of 401 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 32.7%.
Is Saif Power's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Saif Power's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.47 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 0.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 1.17. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.84. Saif Power's value of 0.47 is 44% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saif Power ranks #131 out of 401 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Saif Power has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saif Power's Debt-to-Equity compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Saif Power ranks #131 out of 401 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Saif Power in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.84. Saif Power's value of 0.47 is 44% below this benchmark. Historically, Saif Power's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.39 to 1.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.59 vs. the industry median of 0.84, Saif Power 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 0.84, based on 401 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. Saif Power's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.47 is 44% 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 Saif Power and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saif Power's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.47, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 0.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saif Power stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saif Power (KAR:SPWL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨8.48, compared to a current price of ₨8.99 — trading 6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.47, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 0.59 and 44% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 0.84. Saif Power's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Saif Power (KAR:SPWL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.47 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 Saif Power (KAR:SPWL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saif Power stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨8.99 is trading 6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨8.48.
GuruFocus considers Saif Power to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:SPWL:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.47 (20% below median its 10-year median of 0.59)
GF Value™: ₨8.48 vs. price of ₨8.99 (6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#131 of 401)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:SPWL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saif Power Ltd is an independent power producer based in Pakistan. Its principal activities are to own, operate and maintain a combined cycle power plant and sell the electricity to Central Power Purchasing Agency Guarantee (CPPA-G).
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