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Sun CommunitiesMEX:SUI 74 Debt-to-Equity is 0.63 as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 0.97. GuruFocus rates MEX:SUI with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,431.73. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 690 REITs companies, Sun Communities ranks better than 62.32% 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 Sun Communities's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:SUI'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58 Med: 0.97 Max: 1.62
Current: 0.63
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Sun Communities was 1.62. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 0.97.
MEX:SUI's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 62.32% of 690
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.78
vs MEX:SUI: 0.63
Sun Communities (MEX:SUI) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Sun Communities Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Sun Communities Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sun Communities'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:SUI vs MAA, UDR, ELS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the REIT - Residential subindustry, Sun Communities'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.
Sun Communities Debt-to-Equity vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Sun Communities's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sun Communities'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.
Sun Communities (MEX:SUI) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.63 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Sun Communities and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 0.97. Over the past decade, Sun Communities' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.58 to 1.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Sun Communities ranks #260 out of 690 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 37.7%.
Is Sun Communities' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Sun Communities' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.63 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 1.62. The REITs industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. Sun Communities' value of 0.63 is 19.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sun Communities ranks #260 out of 690 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sun Communities has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sun Communities' Debt-to-Equity compare to MAA and UDR?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Sun Communities ranks #260 out of 690 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Sun Communities in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. Sun Communities' value of 0.63 is 19.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Sun Communities' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.58 to 1.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.97 vs. the industry median of 0.78, Sun Communities 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 REITs company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among REITs companies is 0.78, based on 690 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. Sun Communities's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.63 is 19.2% 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 Sun Communities 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. Sun Communities's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.63, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 0.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sun Communities stock overvalued right now?
Sun Communities (MEX:SUI) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.63. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,431.73, compared to a current price of MXN2,200.00 — trading 9.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.63, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.97 and 19.2% below the REITs industry median of 0.78. Sun Communities' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Sun Communities (MEX:SUI), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.63 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 Sun Communities (MEX:SUI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun Communities stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN2,200.00 is trading 9.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,431.73.
Key valuation signals for MEX:SUI:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.63 (35% below median its 10-year median of 0.97)
GF Value™: MXN2,431.73 vs. price of MXN2,200.00 (9.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19.2% below the REITs median (#260 of 690)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:SUI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sun Communities is a residential REIT that focuses on owning manufactured housing and residential vehicle communities. The company currently owns a portfolio of 513 properties, which includes 347 manufactured housing communities and 166 residential vehicle communities. Sun targets owning properties that are desirable as second homes or vacation properties, with nearly 50% of the portfolio located in either Florida or Michigan near major bodies of water.
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