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Colefax GroupLSE:CFX 84 Debt-to-Equity is 0.87 as of Apr. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 0.84. GuruFocus rates LSE:CFX with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of £10.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 381 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Colefax Group ranks worse than 80.58% 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 Colefax Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CFX'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.74 Med: 0.84 Max: 1.04
Current: 0.87
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Colefax Group was 1.04. The lowest was 0.74. And the median was 0.84.
LSE:CFX's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 80.58% of 381
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 0.32
vs LSE:CFX: 0.87
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.
Colefax Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Colefax Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Colefax Group'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:CFX vs SN, SGI, MHK: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Colefax Group'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.
Colefax Group Debt-to-Equity vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Colefax Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colefax Group'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.
Colefax Group (LSE:CFX) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.87 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Colefax Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.84. Over the past decade, Colefax Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.74 to 1.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Colefax Group ranks #307 out of 381 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 80.6%.
Is Colefax Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Colefax Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.87 is near median its 10-year median of 0.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.74 to a high of 1.04. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.32. Colefax Group's value of 0.87 is 171.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Colefax Group ranks #307 out of 381 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Colefax Group has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colefax Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Colefax Group ranks #307 out of 381 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Colefax Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.32. Colefax Group's value of 0.87 is 171.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Colefax Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.74 to 1.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.84 vs. the industry median of 0.32, Colefax Group 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 0.32, based on 381 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. Colefax Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.87 is 171.9% 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 Colefax Group and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colefax Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.87, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Colefax Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colefax Group (LSE:CFX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £10.80, compared to a current price of £14.50 — trading 34.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.87, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.84 and 171.9% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 0.32. Colefax Group's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 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 Colefax Group (LSE:CFX), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.87 as of Apr. 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 Colefax Group (LSE:CFX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colefax Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £14.50 is trading 34.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £10.80.
GuruFocus considers Colefax Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CFX:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.87 (near median its 10-year median of 0.84)
GF Value™: £10.80 vs. price of £14.50 (34.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 171.9% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#307 of 381)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CFX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Colefax Group PLC is an international designer and distributor of furnishing fabrics and wallpapers and an international decorating company. The company also sells antiques, interior and architectural design, project management, decorating, and furnishing for private and commercial clients. Its operating segments include the Product division and the Decorating division. It generates maximum revenue from the Product Division segment. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from the United States and has a presence in the United Kingdom, Europe, and the Rest of the World.
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