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The Chemours CoMEX:CC 62 Debt-to-Equity is 20.42 as of Mar. 2026, which is 267% above its 10-year median of 5.56. GuruFocus rates MEX:CC with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN341.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,421 Chemicals companies, The Chemours Co ranks worse than 99.79% 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 The Chemours Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:CC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.94 Med: 5.56 Max: 35.44
Current: 20.42
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of The Chemours Co was 35.44. The lowest was 2.94. And the median was 5.56.
MEX:CC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 99.79% of 1421
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs MEX:CC: 20.42
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.
The Chemours Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
The Chemours Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Chemours 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.
MEX:CC vs KWR, NGVT, MTX: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, The Chemours 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.
The Chemours Co Debt-to-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, The Chemours Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Chemours 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.
The Chemours Co (MEX:CC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 20.42 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on The Chemours Co and its competitors. This is 267% above median its historical median of 5.56. Over the past decade, The Chemours Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 2.94 to 35.44. According to the industry distribution chart, The Chemours Co ranks #1418 out of 1421 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 99.8%.
Is The Chemours Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
The Chemours Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 20.42 is 267% above median its 10-year median of 5.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.94 to a high of 35.44. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. The Chemours Co's value of 20.42 is 5572.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Chemours Co ranks #1418 out of 1421 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Chemours Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Chemours Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to KWR and NGVT?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, The Chemours Co ranks #1418 out of 1421 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places The Chemours Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. The Chemours Co's value of 20.42 is 5572.2% above this benchmark. Historically, The Chemours Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 2.94 to 35.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.56 vs. the industry median of 0.36, The Chemours 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 Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Chemicals companies is 0.36, based on 1,421 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. The Chemours Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 20.42 is 5572.2% 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 The Chemours Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Chemours Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 20.42, which is 267% above median its own 10-year median of 5.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Chemours Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Chemours Co (MEX:CC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN341.80, compared to a current price of MXN300.00 — trading 12.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 20.42, which is 267% above median its 10-year median of 5.56 and 5572.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. The Chemours Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 The Chemours Co (MEX:CC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 20.42 as of Mar. 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 The Chemours Co (MEX:CC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Chemours Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN300.00 is trading 12.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN341.80.
GuruFocus considers The Chemours Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CC:
Debt-to-Equity: 20.42 (267% above median its 10-year median of 5.56)
GF Value™: MXN341.80 vs. price of MXN300.00 (12.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5572.2% above the Chemicals median (#1418 of 1421)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:CC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Chemours Co is a provider of chemicals. It delivers customized solutions with a wide range of industrial and specialty chemicals products for various markets including coatings, plastics, refrigeration, air conditioning, paints and coatings, plastics, transportation, semiconductor, and others. The company's operating segments include Titanium Technologies, Thermal & Specialized Solutions, and Advanced Performance Materials. It generates maximum revenue from the Titanium Technologies segment. The Titanium Technologies segment is a producer of TiO2 pigment, a premium white pigment used to deliver whiteness, brightness, opacity, durability, efficiency, and protection across a variety of applications. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from North America.
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