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Malta Properties CompanyMAL:MPC +4.62%58 Debt-to-Equity is 0.51 as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 0.49. GuruFocus rates MAL:MPC with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,539 Real Estate companies, Malta Properties Company ranks better than 60.23% 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 Malta Properties Company's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MAL:MPC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37 Med: 0.49 Max: 0.65
Current: 0.51
During the past 11 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Malta Properties Company was 0.65. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.49.
MAL:MPC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 60.23% of 1539
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.73
vs MAL:MPC: 0.51
Malta Properties Company (MAL:MPC) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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.
Malta Properties Company Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Malta Properties Company 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.
MAL:MPC vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Malta Properties Company'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.
Malta Properties Company Debt-to-Equity vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Malta Properties Company's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malta Properties Company'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.
Malta Properties Company (MAL:MPC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.51 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Malta Properties Company and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.49. Over the past decade, Malta Properties Company's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.37 to 0.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Malta Properties Company ranks #612 out of 1539 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 39.8%.
Is Malta Properties Company's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Malta Properties Company's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.51 is near median its 10-year median of 0.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 0.65. The Real Estate industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.73. Malta Properties Company's value of 0.51 is 30.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malta Properties Company ranks #612 out of 1539 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Malta Properties Company has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malta Properties Company's Debt-to-Equity compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Malta Properties Company ranks #612 out of 1539 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Malta Properties Company in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.73. Malta Properties Company's value of 0.51 is 30.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Malta Properties Company's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.37 to 0.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.49 vs. the industry median of 0.73, Malta Properties Company 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 1,539 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. Malta Properties Company's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.51 is 30.1% 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 Malta Properties Company 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. Malta Properties Company's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.51, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malta Properties Company stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malta Properties Company (MAL:MPC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.35, compared to a current price of €0.41 — trading 16.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.51, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.49 and 30.1% below the Real Estate industry median of 0.73. Malta Properties Company's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 9 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 Malta Properties Company (MAL:MPC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.51 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 Malta Properties Company (MAL:MPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malta Properties Company stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.41 is trading 16.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.35.
GuruFocus considers Malta Properties Company to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MAL:MPC:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.51 (near median its 10-year median of 0.49)
GF Value™: €0.35 vs. price of €0.41 (16.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.1% below the Real Estate median (#612 of 1539)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAL:MPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malta Properties Company PLC is a developer and owner of commercial properties in Malta. The company, through its subsidiaries, owns, manages, acquires, develops, redevelops, and leases commercial properties. It owns a portfolio of office buildings and industrial properties across different regions of Malta, which are leased out to blue-chip tenants with secure long-duration leases. The Group's activities are focused on long-term, income-generating real estate, predominantly leased to corporate tenants on medium to long-term contracts.
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