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Inspiration Healthcare GroupLSE:IHC 48 Debt-to-Equity is 0.75 as of Jan. 2026, which is 159% above its 10-year median of 0.29. GuruFocus rates LSE:IHC with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 702 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Inspiration Healthcare Group ranks worse than 79.63% 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 Inspiration Healthcare Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:IHC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.29 Max: 0.9
Current: 0.75
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Inspiration Healthcare Group was 0.90. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.29.
LSE:IHC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 79.63% of 702
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 0.22
vs LSE:IHC: 0.75
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.
Inspiration Healthcare Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Inspiration Healthcare Group 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.
LSE:IHC vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Inspiration Healthcare 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.
Inspiration Healthcare Group Debt-to-Equity vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Inspiration Healthcare Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Inspiration Healthcare 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.
Inspiration Healthcare Group (LSE:IHC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.75 as of Jan. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Inspiration Healthcare Group and its competitors. This is 159% above median its historical median of 0.29. Over the past decade, Inspiration Healthcare Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Inspiration Healthcare Group ranks #559 out of 702 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 79.6%.
Is Inspiration Healthcare Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Inspiration Healthcare Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.75 is 159% above median its 10-year median of 0.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.90. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.22. Inspiration Healthcare Group's value of 0.75 is 240.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Inspiration Healthcare Group ranks #559 out of 702 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Inspiration Healthcare Group has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inspiration Healthcare Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Inspiration Healthcare Group ranks #559 out of 702 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Inspiration Healthcare Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.22. Inspiration Healthcare Group's value of 0.75 is 240.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Inspiration Healthcare Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.29 vs. the industry median of 0.22, Inspiration Healthcare 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 0.22, based on 702 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. Inspiration Healthcare Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.75 is 240.9% 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 Inspiration Healthcare Group and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Inspiration Healthcare Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.75, which is 159% above median its own 10-year median of 0.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inspiration Healthcare Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inspiration Healthcare Group (LSE:IHC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.22, compared to a current price of £0.19 — trading 15.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.75, which is 159% above median its 10-year median of 0.29 and 240.9% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 0.22. Inspiration Healthcare Group's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Inspiration Healthcare Group (LSE:IHC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.75 as of Jan. 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 Inspiration Healthcare Group (LSE:IHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inspiration Healthcare Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.19 is trading 15.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.22.
GuruFocus considers Inspiration Healthcare Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:IHC:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.75 (159% above median its 10-year median of 0.29)
GF Value™: £0.22 vs. price of £0.19 (15.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 240.9% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#559 of 702)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:IHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Inspiration Healthcare Group PLC supplies outcome-improving medical devices in the areas of neonatal intensive care and patient warming. It operates in the Critical Care Medical Devices segment which includes Critical Care, Operating Theatre, and Home Healthcare. The company derives the maximum of its revenue from the United Kingdom through the Critical Care market division.
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