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Kimco RealtyMEX:KIM 76 Debt-to-Equity is 0.80 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 0.91. GuruFocus rates MEX:KIM with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN355.68. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 683 REITs companies, Kimco Realty ranks worse than 51.68% 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 Kimco Realty's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:KIM'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.73 Med: 0.91 Max: 1.21
Current: 0.8
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Kimco Realty was 1.21. The lowest was 0.73. And the median was 0.91.
MEX:KIM's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 51.68% of 683
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.78
vs MEX:KIM: 0.80
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.
Kimco Realty Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Kimco Realty Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kimco Realty'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:KIM vs REG, FRT, BRX: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Kimco Realty'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.
Kimco Realty Debt-to-Equity vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Kimco Realty's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kimco Realty'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.
Kimco Realty (MEX:KIM) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.80 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Kimco Realty and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 0.91. Over the past decade, Kimco Realty's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.73 to 1.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Kimco Realty ranks #353 out of 683 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 51.7%.
Is Kimco Realty's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Kimco Realty's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.80 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 0.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.73 to a high of 1.21. The REITs industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. Kimco Realty's value of 0.80 is 2.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kimco Realty ranks #353 out of 683 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kimco Realty has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kimco Realty's Debt-to-Equity compare to REG and FRT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Kimco Realty ranks #353 out of 683 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Kimco Realty in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. Kimco Realty's value of 0.80 is 2.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Kimco Realty's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.73 to 1.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.91 vs. the industry median of 0.78, Kimco Realty 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 REITs company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among REITs companies is 0.78, based on 683 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. Kimco Realty's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.80 is 2.6% 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 Kimco Realty and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kimco Realty's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.80, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 0.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kimco Realty stock overvalued right now?
Kimco Realty (MEX:KIM) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.80. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN355.68, compared to a current price of MXN401.00 — trading 12.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.80, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 0.91 and 2.6% above the REITs industry median of 0.78. Kimco Realty's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Kimco Realty (MEX:KIM), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.80 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 Kimco Realty (MEX:KIM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimco Realty stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN401.00 is trading 12.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN355.68.
Key valuation signals for MEX:KIM:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.80 (12% below median its 10-year median of 0.91)
GF Value™: MXN355.68 vs. price of MXN401.00 (12.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.6% above the REITs median (#353 of 683)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:KIM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
One of the oldest real estate investment trusts in the United States, Kimco Realty owns interests in 565 shopping centers throughout major markets in the US, representing roughly 100 million square feet.
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