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Trident EstatesMAL:TRI 96 Debt-to-Equity is 0.44 as of Jan. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 0.41. GuruFocus rates MAL:TRI with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.65 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,543 Real Estate companies, Trident Estates ranks better than 64.55% 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 Trident Estates's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MAL:TRI'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.41 Max: 0.52
Current: 0.44
During the past 10 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Trident Estates was 0.52. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.41.
MAL:TRI's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 64.55% of 1543
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.75
vs MAL:TRI: 0.44
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.
Trident Estates Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Trident Estates Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Trident Estates'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.
MAL:TRI vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Trident Estates'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.
Trident Estates Debt-to-Equity vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Trident Estates's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Trident Estates'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.
Trident Estates (MAL:TRI) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.44 as of Jan. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Trident Estates and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Trident Estates ranks #547 out of 1543 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 35.5%.
Is Trident Estates' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Trident Estates' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.44 is near median its 10-year median of 0.41. The Real Estate industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.75. Trident Estates' value of 0.44 is 41.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Trident Estates ranks #547 out of 1543 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Trident Estates has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Trident Estates' Debt-to-Equity compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Trident Estates ranks #547 out of 1543 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Trident Estates in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.75. Trident Estates' value of 0.44 is 41.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.41 vs. the industry median of 0.75, Trident Estates 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 0.75, based on 1,543 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. Trident Estates's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.44 is 41.3% 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 Trident Estates and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Trident Estates's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.44, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Trident Estates stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trident Estates (MAL:TRI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.65, compared to a current price of €1.00 — trading 39.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.44, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.41 and 41.3% below the Real Estate industry median of 0.75. Trident Estates' overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 6 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 Trident Estates (MAL:TRI), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.44 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 Trident Estates (MAL:TRI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trident Estates stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.00 is trading 39.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.65.
GuruFocus considers Trident Estates to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MAL:TRI:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.44 (near median its 10-year median of 0.41)
GF Value™: €1.65 vs. price of €1.00 (39.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41.3% below the Real Estate median (#547 of 1543)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAL:TRI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Trident Estates PLC is a property investment company that owns and manages properties for rental and investment purposes. Its property portfolio includes Trident House, Paceville Premises (Burger King), South Street, Valletta (Pizza Hut), and other properties. All of the Group's and Company's revenue is generated in Malta and is derived solely from rental income from leased properties.
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