Malita Investments (MAL:MLT) Debt-to-Equity: 0.44 (As of Dec. 2025) — 13% Above Median

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MAL:MLT Malita Investments PLC MAL:MLT
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What is Malita Investments Debt-to-Equity?

Malita Investments MAL:MLT 34 Debt-to-Equity is 0.44 as of Dec. 2025, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 0.39. GuruFocus rates MAL:MLT with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,541 Real Estate companies, Malita Investments ranks better than 63.6% on this metric.

Malita Investments's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €5.27 Mil. Malita Investments's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €81.75 Mil. Malita Investments's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €199.69 Mil. Malita Investments's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.44.

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 Malita Investments's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

MAL:MLT' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31   Med: 0.39   Max: 0.61
Current: 0.44

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Malita Investments was 0.61. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.39.

MAL:MLT's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than
63.6% of 1541 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.73 vs MAL:MLT: 0.44

Malita Investments  (MAL:MLT) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


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Malita Investments Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


Malita Investments Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Malita Investments'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.

Malita Investments Debt-to-Equity Chart

Malita Investments Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.55 0.61 0.54 0.44 0.44

Malita Investments Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Debt-to-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.54 0.48 0.44 0.42 0.44

Malita Investments Debt-to-Equity Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, Malita Investments'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.


Malita Investments Debt-to-Equity vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Malita Investments's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Malita Investments's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


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Malita Investments Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Malita Investments's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Malita Investments's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Equity →
What does a Debt-to-Equity of 0.44 mean?
Malita Investments (MAL:MLT) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.44 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Malita Investments and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 0.39. Over the past decade, Malita Investments' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.31 to 0.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Malita Investments ranks #561 out of 1541 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 36.4%.
Is Malita Investments' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Malita Investments' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.44 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 0.61. The Real Estate industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.73. Malita Investments' value of 0.44 is 39.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malita Investments ranks #561 out of 1541 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Malita Investments has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malita Investments' Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Malita Investments ranks #561 out of 1541 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Malita Investments in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.73. Malita Investments' value of 0.44 is 39.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Malita Investments' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.31 to 0.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.39 vs. the industry median of 0.73, Malita Investments 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 Real Estate company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Real Estate companies is 0.73, based on 1,541 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. Malita Investments's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.44 is 39.7% 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 Malita Investments and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malita Investments's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.44, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 0.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malita Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malita Investments (MAL:MLT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.21, compared to a current price of €0.44 — trading 107.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.44, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.39 and 39.7% below the Real Estate industry median of 0.73. Malita Investments' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 7 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 Malita Investments (MAL:MLT), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.44 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Malita Investments (MAL:MLT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malita Investments stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.44 is trading 107.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.21. GuruFocus considers Malita Investments to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MAL:MLT:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 0.44 (13% above median its 10-year median of 0.39)
  • GF Value™: €0.21 vs. price of €0.44 (107.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39.7% below the Real Estate median (#561 of 1541)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MAL:MLT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Malita Investments Business Description

Address Aries House Level 1, 29 Sqaq Tal- Hlas, Zebbug, MLT, ZBG 4022
Malita Investments PLC is a investment holding company. The company is engaged in financing, acquisition, development, and operation of the immovable property. Its projects include the Maltese Parliament, Valletta City Gate, Open-Air Theatre, the construction of affordable housing all around Malta, Valletta Cruise Port, Malta International Airport, and others.
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