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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 Maisons du Monde France's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MDOUF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41 Med: 1.32 Max: 9.31
Current: 9.31
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Maisons du Monde France was 9.31. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 1.32.
MDOUF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 98.03% of 1016
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs MDOUF: 9.31
Maisons du Monde France (OTCPK:MDOUF) 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.
Maisons du Monde France Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Maisons du Monde France 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.
For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Maisons du Monde France'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.
Maisons du Monde France Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Maisons du Monde France's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maisons du Monde France'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.
Maisons du Monde France (MDOUF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 9.31 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Maisons du Monde France and its competitors. This is 605% above median its historical median of 1.32. Over the past decade, Maisons du Monde France's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.41 to 9.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Maisons du Monde France ranks #996 out of 1016 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 98%.
Is Maisons du Monde France's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Maisons du Monde France's current Debt-to-Equity of 9.31 is 605% above median its 10-year median of 1.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 9.31. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Maisons du Monde France's value of 9.31 is 1562.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maisons du Monde France ranks #996 out of 1016 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Maisons du Monde France has a GF Score™ of 46/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maisons du Monde France's Debt-to-Equity compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Maisons du Monde France ranks #996 out of 1016 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Maisons du Monde France in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Maisons du Monde France's value of 9.31 is 1562.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Maisons du Monde France's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.41 to 9.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.32 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Maisons du Monde France 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.56, based on 1,016 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. Maisons du Monde France's current Debt-to-Equity of 9.31 is 1562.5% 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 Maisons du Monde France and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maisons du Monde France's current Debt-to-Equity is 9.31, which is 605% above median its own 10-year median of 1.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maisons du Monde France stock overvalued right now?
Maisons du Monde France (MDOUF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 9.31. The stock's GF Value™ is $42.03, compared to a current price of $2.30 — trading 94.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 9.31, which is 605% above median its 10-year median of 1.32 and 1562.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.56. Maisons du Monde France's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Maisons du Monde France (MDOUF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 9.31 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 Maisons du Monde France (MDOUF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maisons du Monde France stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.30 is trading 94.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $42.03.
Key valuation signals for MDOUF:
Debt-to-Equity: 9.31 (605% above median its 10-year median of 1.32)
GF Value™: $42.03 vs. price of $2.30 (94.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1562.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#996 of 1016)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MDOUF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maisons du Monde France SA is a multichannel retailer of stylish affordable homeware. Its product range consists of homeware products, decoration items, and furniture. The product categories include small decorative items such as household textiles, tableware and kitchenware, mirrors and picture frames, as well as large decorative items and furniture such as large mirrors and lamps, tables, chairs, armchairs and sofas, cupboards, bookshelves and outdoor furniture. It sells its products through its network of stores and its online platform to the customers based in European markets.
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