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Kingsoft Cloud HoldingsKC -5.12%66 Debt-to-Equity is 0.78 as of Mar. 2026, which is 420% above its 10-year median of 0.15. GuruFocus rates KC with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.21 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,241 Software companies, Kingsoft Cloud Holdings ranks worse than 80.28% 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 Kingsoft Cloud Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
KC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.1 Med: 0.15 Max: 1.1
Current: 0.78
During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Kingsoft Cloud Holdings was 1.10. The lowest was -0.10. And the median was 0.15.
KC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 80.28% of 2241
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.19
vs KC: 0.78
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.
Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Kingsoft Cloud Holdings 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.
For the Software - Application subindustry, Kingsoft Cloud Holdings'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.
Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Debt-to-Equity vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Kingsoft Cloud Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kingsoft Cloud Holdings'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.
Kingsoft Cloud Holdings (KC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.78 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Kingsoft Cloud Holdings and its competitors. This is 420% above median its historical median of 0.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Kingsoft Cloud Holdings ranks #1799 out of 2241 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 80.3%.
Is Kingsoft Cloud Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Kingsoft Cloud Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.78 is 420% above median its 10-year median of 0.15. The Software industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.19. Kingsoft Cloud Holdings' value of 0.78 is 310.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kingsoft Cloud Holdings ranks #1799 out of 2241 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kingsoft Cloud Holdings has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kingsoft Cloud Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to GRND and NIQ?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Kingsoft Cloud Holdings ranks #1799 out of 2241 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Kingsoft Cloud Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.19. Kingsoft Cloud Holdings' value of 0.78 is 310.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.15 vs. the industry median of 0.19, Kingsoft Cloud Holdings 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 Software company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Software companies is 0.19, based on 2,241 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. Kingsoft Cloud Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.78 is 310.5% 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 Kingsoft Cloud Holdings and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kingsoft Cloud Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.78, which is 420% above median its own 10-year median of 0.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kingsoft Cloud Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingsoft Cloud Holdings (KC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.21, compared to a current price of $9.54 — trading 16.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.78, which is 420% above median its 10-year median of 0.15 and 310.5% above the Software industry median of 0.19. Kingsoft Cloud Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 2 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 Kingsoft Cloud Holdings (KC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.78 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 Kingsoft Cloud Holdings (KC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingsoft Cloud Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.54 is trading 16.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.21.
GuruFocus considers Kingsoft Cloud Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KC:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.78 (420% above median its 10-year median of 0.15)
GF Value™: $8.21 vs. price of $9.54 (16.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 310.5% above the Software median (#1799 of 2241)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Ltd is an independent cloud service provider in China. It provides integrated cloud-based services including cloud computing, storage, and delivery. Its products and services are Security, Database, Data Analysis, Networking, and others. Its solutions are medical, government affairs, finance, media, education, gaming, Vehicle solutions, and others.
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