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Sanderson Design GroupLSE:SDG +1.30%45 Debt-to-Equity is 0.16 as of Jan. 2026, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 0.10. GuruFocus rates LSE:SDG with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 381 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Sanderson Design Group ranks better than 69.29% 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 Sanderson Design Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SDG'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.1 Max: 0.16
Current: 0.16
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Sanderson Design Group was 0.16. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.10.
LSE:SDG's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 69.29% of 381
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 0.32
vs LSE:SDG: 0.16
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.
Sanderson Design Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Sanderson Design Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sanderson Design 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:SDG vs SN, SGI, MHK: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Sanderson Design 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.
Sanderson Design Group Debt-to-Equity vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sanderson Design Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanderson Design 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.
Sanderson Design Group (LSE:SDG) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.16 as of Jan. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Sanderson Design Group and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 0.10. Over the past decade, Sanderson Design Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 0.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanderson Design Group ranks #117 out of 381 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 30.7%.
Is Sanderson Design Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Sanderson Design Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.16 is 60% above median its 10-year median of 0.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.16. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.32. Sanderson Design Group's value of 0.16 is 50% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanderson Design Group ranks #117 out of 381 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sanderson Design Group has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanderson Design Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Sanderson Design Group ranks #117 out of 381 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Sanderson Design Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.32. Sanderson Design Group's value of 0.16 is 50% below this benchmark. Historically, Sanderson Design Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 0.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.10 vs. the industry median of 0.32, Sanderson Design 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 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. Sanderson Design Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.16 is 50% 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 Sanderson Design 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. Sanderson Design Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.16, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanderson Design Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanderson Design Group (LSE:SDG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.72, compared to a current price of £0.78 — trading 8.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.16, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 0.10 and 50% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 0.32. Sanderson Design Group's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 8 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 Sanderson Design Group (LSE:SDG), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.16 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 Sanderson Design Group (LSE:SDG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanderson Design Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.78 is trading 8.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.72.
GuruFocus considers Sanderson Design Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SDG:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.16 (60% above median its 10-year median of 0.10)
GF Value™: £0.72 vs. price of £0.78 (8.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#117 of 381)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SDG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanderson Design Group PLC is a luxury interior furnishings company that designs, manufactures, and markets wallpapers and fabrics together with a wide range of ancillary interior products. Its reportable segments are Brands, Licensing, and Manufacturing. The Brands division comprises the design, marketing, sales, and distribution of Morris & Co., Sanderson, Zoffany, Clarke & Clarke, Harlequin, and Scion brands. The Licensing segment represents the licensing activities of various brands, and the Manufacturing segment represents the wallcovering and printed fabric manufacturing businesses operated by Anstey and Standfast & Barracks, respectively. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Brands segment.
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