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 Masco's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:MAS'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -183.41 Med: -20.52 Max: 82.58
Current: -13.65
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Masco was 82.58. The lowest was -183.41. And the median was -20.52.
MEX:MAS's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 0.41
vs MEX:MAS: -13.65
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.
Masco Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Masco Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Masco'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:MAS vs CSL, MAIR, LII: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Masco'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.
Masco Debt-to-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Masco's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Masco'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.
Masco (MEX:MAS) has a Debt-to-Equity of -13.65 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Masco and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Masco ranks #999999 out of 1607 companies in the Construction industry.
Is Masco's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Masco's current Debt-to-Equity is -13.65. Based on the distribution chart, Masco ranks #999999 out of 1607 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Masco has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Masco's Debt-to-Equity compare to CSL and MAIR?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Masco ranks #999999 out of 1607 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Masco in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Construction companies is 0.41, based on 1,607 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. 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 Masco and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Masco's current Debt-to-Equity is -13.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Masco stock overvalued right now?
Masco (MEX:MAS) has a current Debt-to-Equity of -13.65. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,350.96, compared to a current price of MXN1,559.10 — trading 15.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is -13.65. Masco's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 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 Masco (MEX:MAS), the current Debt-to-Equity is -13.65 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 Masco (MEX:MAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Masco stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,559.10 is trading 15.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,350.96.
Key valuation signals for MEX:MAS:
Debt-to-Equity: -13.65
GF Value™: MXN1,350.96 vs. price of MXN1,559.10 (15.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:MAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Masco is a global manufacturer of branded home improvement products, with a focus on plumbing fixtures (70% of revenue) and decorative architectural coatings (30% of revenue). The company primarily serves the repair and remodel market, with products such as faucets, showerheads, and paint sold through retail, wholesale, and e-commerce channels. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Delta, Hansgrohe, and Behr.
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