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CPP GroupLSE:CPP +8.11%23 Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 as of Dec. 2025, which is 97% below its 10-year median of 0.37. GuruFocus rates LSE:CPP with a GF Score™ of 23/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 956 Business Services companies, CPP Group ranks better than 99.9% 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 CPP Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CPP'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -37 Med: 0.37 Max: 0.7
Current: 0.01
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of CPP Group was 0.70. The lowest was -37.00. And the median was 0.37.
LSE:CPP's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 99.9% of 956
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.33
vs LSE:CPP: 0.01
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.
CPP Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
CPP Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CPP 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:CPP vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, CPP 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.
CPP Group Debt-to-Equity vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, CPP Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CPP 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.
CPP Group (LSE:CPP) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on CPP Group and its competitors. This is 97% below median its historical median of 0.37. According to the industry distribution chart, CPP Group ranks #1 out of 956 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is CPP Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
CPP Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is 97% below median its 10-year median of 0.37. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. CPP Group's value of 0.01 is 97% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CPP Group ranks #1 out of 956 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CPP Group has a GF Score™ of 23/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CPP Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, CPP Group ranks #1 out of 956 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places CPP Group in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. CPP Group's value of 0.01 is 97% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.37 vs. the industry median of 0.33, CPP Group 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 Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Business Services companies is 0.33, based on 956 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. CPP Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is 97% 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 CPP Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CPP Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01, which is 97% below median its own 10-year median of 0.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CPP Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CPP Group (LSE:CPP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.02, compared to a current price of £0.20 — trading 900% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01, which is 97% below median its 10-year median of 0.37 and 97% below the Business Services industry median of 0.33. CPP Group's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 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 CPP Group (LSE:CPP), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 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 CPP Group (LSE:CPP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CPP Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.20 is trading 900% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.02.
GuruFocus considers CPP Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CPP:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.01 (97% below median its 10-year median of 0.37)
GF Value™: £0.02 vs. price of £0.20 (900% above fair value)
Industry Position: 97% below the Business Services median (#1 of 956)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CPP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CPP Group PLC is a UK-based company engaged in the provision of assistance products and services to customers. The Group is managed on the basis of five broad business units: India (CPP India and Globiva); Turkey; Blink; Central Functions: central cost base required to provide expertise and operate a listed group. Central Functions is stated after the recharge of certain central costs that are appropriate to transfer to the relevant geographies for statutory purposes; and Legacy (UK MGA, UK Legacy, Spain, Portugal and Italy). The company's portfolio of assistance products is distributed across the financial services and telecommunications sectors in the UK and overseas. It has its business spread across India, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Other countries.
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