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CEPSLSE:CEPS 28 Debt-to-Equity is 3.93 as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 3.86. GuruFocus rates LSE:CEPS with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,609 Construction companies, CEPS ranks worse than 96.95% 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 CEPS's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CEPS'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.25 Med: 3.86 Max: 11.61
Current: 3.93
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of CEPS was 11.61. The lowest was -13.25. And the median was 3.86.
LSE:CEPS's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 96.95% of 1609
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs LSE:CEPS: 3.93
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.
CEPS Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
CEPS Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CEPS'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.
LSE:CEPS vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, CEPS'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.
CEPS Debt-to-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, CEPS's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CEPS'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.
CEPS (LSE:CEPS) has a Debt-to-Equity of 3.93 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on CEPS and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.86. According to the industry distribution chart, CEPS ranks #1560 out of 1609 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 97%.
Is CEPS's Debt-to-Equity too high?
CEPS's current Debt-to-Equity of 3.93 is near median its 10-year median of 3.86. The Construction industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. CEPS's value of 3.93 is 858.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CEPS ranks #1560 out of 1609 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CEPS has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CEPS's Debt-to-Equity compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, CEPS ranks #1560 out of 1609 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places CEPS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. CEPS's value of 3.93 is 858.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.86 vs. the industry median of 0.41, CEPS 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Construction companies is 0.41, based on 1,609 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. CEPS's current Debt-to-Equity of 3.93 is 858.5% 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 CEPS and its competitors. For the Construction 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. CEPS's current Debt-to-Equity is 3.93, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CEPS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CEPS (LSE:CEPS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.13, compared to a current price of £0.41 — trading 211.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 3.93, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.86 and 858.5% above the Construction industry median of 0.41. CEPS's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 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 CEPS (LSE:CEPS), the current Debt-to-Equity is 3.93 as of Dec. 2025. 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 CEPS (LSE:CEPS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CEPS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.41 is trading 211.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.13.
GuruFocus considers CEPS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CEPS:
Debt-to-Equity: 3.93 (near median its 10-year median of 3.86)
GF Value™: £0.13 vs. price of £0.41 (211.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 858.5% above the Construction median (#1560 of 1609)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CEPS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CEPS PLC is a holding company for service and manufacturing companies, acquiring stakes in stable and steadily growing entrepreneurial companies. Its objective is to generate capital growth by aggregating the steadily growing profits from the subsidiary companies using their cash flows to repay acquisition debt. Its segments include Aford Awards, a sports trophy and engraving company; Signature Fabrics, comprising Friedman's, a convertor and distributor of specialist lycra, and Milano International (trading as Milano Pro-Sport), a designer and manufacturer of leotards; and ICA Group, comprising Hickton Quality Control, Cook Brown, Morgan Lambert and Qualitas Compliance, providers of services to the construction industry. The majority of revenue is derived from Signature Fabrics segment.
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