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Samsung SDI CoLUX:SMSDI 56 Debt-to-Equity is 0.52 as of Mar. 2026, which is 73% above its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates LUX:SMSDI with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.56 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,682 Industrial Products companies, Samsung SDI Co ranks worse than 68.98% 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 Samsung SDI Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LUX:SMSDI'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.3 Max: 0.6
Current: 0.52
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Samsung SDI Co was 0.60. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.30.
LUX:SMSDI's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 68.98% of 2682
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs LUX:SMSDI: 0.52
Samsung SDI Co (LUX:SMSDI) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Samsung SDI Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Samsung SDI Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Samsung SDI 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.
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Samsung SDI 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.
Samsung SDI Co Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Samsung SDI Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Samsung SDI 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.
Samsung SDI Co (LUX:SMSDI) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.52 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Samsung SDI Co and its competitors. This is 73% above median its historical median of 0.30. Over the past decade, Samsung SDI Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.09 to 0.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Samsung SDI Co ranks #1850 out of 2682 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 69%.
Is Samsung SDI Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Samsung SDI Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.52 is 73% above median its 10-year median of 0.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 0.60. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Samsung SDI Co's value of 0.52 is 85.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samsung SDI Co ranks #1850 out of 2682 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Samsung SDI Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samsung SDI Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Samsung SDI Co ranks #1850 out of 2682 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Samsung SDI Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Samsung SDI Co's value of 0.52 is 85.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Samsung SDI Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.09 to 0.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.30 vs. the industry median of 0.28, Samsung SDI 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Industrial Products companies is 0.28, based on 2,682 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. Samsung SDI Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.52 is 85.7% 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 Samsung SDI Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Samsung SDI Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.52, which is 73% above median its own 10-year median of 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samsung SDI Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samsung SDI Co (LUX:SMSDI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.56, compared to a current price of $70.00 — trading 60.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.52, which is 73% above median its 10-year median of 0.30 and 85.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.28. Samsung SDI Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Samsung SDI Co (LUX:SMSDI), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.52 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 Samsung SDI Co (LUX:SMSDI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samsung SDI Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $70.00 is trading 60.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $43.56.
GuruFocus considers Samsung SDI Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LUX:SMSDI:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.52 (73% above median its 10-year median of 0.30)
GF Value™: $43.56 vs. price of $70.00 (60.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 85.7% above the Industrial Products median (#1850 of 2682)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LUX:SMSDI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Samsung SDI is one of the top suppliers of lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, providing cylindrical batteries for consumer electronics products such as laptops, polymer rechargeable batteries for smartphones and tablets, and has been focusing its resources to establish its footprint on automotive rechargeable batteries. The company is the second-largest supplier of batteries for consumer electronics products, and the eighth player in automotive batteries. The company also offers electronic materials for semiconductors and flat-panel displays, making it an important internal supplier for Samsung Electronics.
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