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MetroGasMTGSF 72 Debt-to-Equity is 0.08 as of Mar. 2026, which is 80% below its 10-year median of 0.40. GuruFocus rates MTGSF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.01. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 474 Utilities - Regulated companies, MetroGas ranks better than 89.45% 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 MetroGas's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MTGSF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.38 Med: 0.4 Max: 1.16
Current: 0.08
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of MetroGas was 1.16. The lowest was -3.38. And the median was 0.40.
MTGSF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 89.45% of 474
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.975
vs MTGSF: 0.08
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.
MetroGas Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
MetroGas Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MetroGas'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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, MetroGas'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.
MetroGas Debt-to-Equity vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, MetroGas's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MetroGas'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.
MetroGas (MTGSF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on MetroGas and its competitors. This is 80% below median its historical median of 0.40. According to the industry distribution chart, MetroGas ranks #50 out of 474 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 10.5%.
Is MetroGas' Debt-to-Equity too high?
MetroGas' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 is 80% below median its 10-year median of 0.40. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.98. MetroGas' value of 0.08 is 91.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MetroGas ranks #50 out of 474 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MetroGas has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MetroGas' Debt-to-Equity compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, MetroGas ranks #50 out of 474 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places MetroGas in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.98. MetroGas' value of 0.08 is 91.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.40 vs. the industry median of 0.98, MetroGas 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.98, based on 474 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. MetroGas's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 is 91.8% 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 MetroGas and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MetroGas's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08, which is 80% below median its own 10-year median of 0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MetroGas stock overvalued right now?
MetroGas (MTGSF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.08. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.01, compared to a current price of $0.01 — trading 16% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08, which is 80% below median its 10-year median of 0.40 and 91.8% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.98. MetroGas' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 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 MetroGas (MTGSF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08 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 MetroGas (MTGSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MetroGas stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.01 is trading 16% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.01.
Key valuation signals for MTGSF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.08 (80% below median its 10-year median of 0.40)
GF Value™: $0.01 vs. price of $0.01 (16% above fair value)
Industry Position: 91.8% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#50 of 474)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MTGSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MetroGas SA is engaged in the utility sector. It is a gas distribution company engaged in the provision of natural gas distribution public services. The company is engaged in the commercialization and transportation of natural gas on behalf of or in association with third parties in Argentina. Its reporting segments include MetroGAS Distribution and MetroENERGIA Trading. The company generates maximum revenue from MetroGAS Distribution segment. It serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
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