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China Yangtze Power CoLSE:CYPC 88 Debt-to-Equity is 1.27 as of Mar. 2026, which is 69% above its 10-year median of 0.75. GuruFocus rates LSE:CYPC with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 398 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, China Yangtze Power Co ranks worse than 61.81% 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 China Yangtze Power Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CYPC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.54 Med: 0.75 Max: 1.81
Current: 1.27
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of China Yangtze Power Co was 1.81. The lowest was 0.54. And the median was 0.75.
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China Yangtze Power Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
China Yangtze Power Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Yangtze Power Co'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.
China Yangtze Power Co Debt-to-Equity Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, China Yangtze Power Co'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.
China Yangtze Power Co Debt-to-Equity vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, China Yangtze Power Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Yangtze Power Co'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.
China Yangtze Power Co (LSE:CYPC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.27 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on China Yangtze Power Co and its competitors. This is 69% above median its historical median of 0.75. Over the past decade, China Yangtze Power Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.54 to 1.81. According to the industry distribution chart, China Yangtze Power Co ranks #246 out of 398 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 61.8%.
Is China Yangtze Power Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
China Yangtze Power Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.27 is 69% above median its 10-year median of 0.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.54 to a high of 1.81. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.84. China Yangtze Power Co's value of 1.27 is 51.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Yangtze Power Co ranks #246 out of 398 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Yangtze Power Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Yangtze Power Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, China Yangtze Power Co ranks #246 out of 398 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places China Yangtze Power Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.84. China Yangtze Power Co's value of 1.27 is 51.2% above this benchmark. Historically, China Yangtze Power Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.54 to 1.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.75 vs. the industry median of 0.84, China Yangtze Power Co 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 0.84, based on 398 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. China Yangtze Power Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.27 is 51.2% 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 China Yangtze Power Co 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. China Yangtze Power Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.27, which is 69% above median its own 10-year median of 0.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Yangtze Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Yangtze Power Co (LSE:CYPC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $44.15, compared to a current price of $40.40 — trading 8.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.27, which is 69% above median its 10-year median of 0.75 and 51.2% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 0.84. China Yangtze Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 China Yangtze Power Co (LSE:CYPC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.27 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 China Yangtze Power Co (LSE:CYPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Yangtze Power Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $40.40 is trading 8.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $44.15.
GuruFocus considers China Yangtze Power Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CYPC:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.27 (69% above median its 10-year median of 0.75)
GF Value™: $44.15 vs. price of $40.40 (8.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51.2% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#246 of 398)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CYPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Yangtze Power Co Ltd business activities include hydroelectric power generation, power distribution and sales, overseas power station's operation, management, consultation services, investment, and financing. It has also established its power distribution and sales platforms such as Three Gorges Water Conservancy and Peru LuzdelSur. The company owns the power generation assets of four hydropower plants on the mainstream of the Yangtze River, namely Three Gorges, Gezhouba, Xiluodu, and Xiangjiaba.
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