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Lai Sun Development CoLVSDF 34 Debt-to-Equity is 1.19 as of Jan. 2026, which is 59% above its 10-year median of 0.75. GuruFocus rates LVSDF with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.04. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,542 Real Estate companies, Lai Sun Development Co ranks worse than 66.73% 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 Lai Sun Development Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LVSDF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33 Med: 0.75 Max: 1.19
Current: 1.19
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Lai Sun Development Co was 1.19. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 0.75.
LVSDF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 66.73% of 1542
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.74
vs LVSDF: 1.19
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.
Lai Sun Development Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Lai Sun Development Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lai Sun Development 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.
Lai Sun Development Co Debt-to-Equity Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, Lai Sun Development 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.
Lai Sun Development Co Debt-to-Equity vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Lai Sun Development Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lai Sun Development 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.
Lai Sun Development Co (LVSDF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.19 as of Jan. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Lai Sun Development Co and its competitors. This is 59% above median its historical median of 0.75. Over the past decade, Lai Sun Development Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.33 to 1.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Lai Sun Development Co ranks #1029 out of 1542 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 66.7%.
Is Lai Sun Development Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Lai Sun Development Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.19 is 59% above median its 10-year median of 0.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 1.19. The Real Estate industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.74. Lai Sun Development Co's value of 1.19 is 60.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lai Sun Development Co ranks #1029 out of 1542 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lai Sun Development Co has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lai Sun Development Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Lai Sun Development Co ranks #1029 out of 1542 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Lai Sun Development Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.74. Lai Sun Development Co's value of 1.19 is 60.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Lai Sun Development Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.33 to 1.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.75 vs. the industry median of 0.74, Lai Sun Development 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 a Real Estate company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Real Estate companies is 0.74, based on 1,542 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. Lai Sun Development Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.19 is 60.8% 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 Lai Sun Development Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lai Sun Development Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.19, which is 59% 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 Lai Sun Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Lai Sun Development Co (LVSDF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 1.19. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.04, compared to a current price of $0.05 — trading 25% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.19, which is 59% above median its 10-year median of 0.75 and 60.8% above the Real Estate industry median of 0.74. Lai Sun Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 4 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 Lai Sun Development Co (LVSDF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.19 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 Lai Sun Development Co (LVSDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lai Sun Development Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.05 is trading 25% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.04.
Key valuation signals for LVSDF:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.19 (59% above median its 10-year median of 0.75)
GF Value™: $0.04 vs. price of $0.05 (25% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60.8% above the Real Estate median (#1029 of 1542)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LVSDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lai Sun Development Co Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in various reportable operating segments such as; property development and sales; property investment; hotel operation; restaurant operation; media and entertainment; film and TV programs; cinema operation; theme park operation, and others. The property development and sales segment which derives a majority of its revenue, is engaged in property development and the sale of properties. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Mainland China and Macau, and the rest from Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Vietnam, and other regions.
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