Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG (MUS:SHRQ) Debt-to-Equity: 2.23 (As of Dec. 2025) — 29% Below Median

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MUS:SHRQ Sharqiyah Desalination Company SAOG MUS:SHRQ
34 GF Score
Price ر.ع0.17
GF Value ر.ع0.12
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 13 Warning Signs
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What is Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG Debt-to-Equity?

Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG MUS:SHRQ +0.59% 34 Debt-to-Equity is 2.23 as of Dec. 2025, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 3.12. GuruFocus rates MUS:SHRQ with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of ر.ع0.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 472 Utilities - Regulated companies, Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG ranks worse than 88.14% on this metric.

Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was ر.ع4.02 Mil. Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was ر.ع30.34 Mil. Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was ر.ع15.42 Mil. Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.23.

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 Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

MUS:SHRQ' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.16   Med: 3.12   Max: 4.74
Current: 2.23

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG was 4.74. The lowest was 2.16. And the median was 3.12.

MUS:SHRQ's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than
88.14% of 472 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.985 vs MUS:SHRQ: 2.23

Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG  (MUS:SHRQ) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


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Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG'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.

Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG Debt-to-Equity Chart

Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG Annual Data
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Debt-to-Equity
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Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG Semi-Annual Data
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MUS:SHRQ vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG'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.


Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG Debt-to-Equity vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


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Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

* 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.

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What does a Debt-to-Equity of 2.23 mean?
Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG (MUS:SHRQ) has a Debt-to-Equity of 2.23 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 3.12. Over the past decade, Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 2.16 to 4.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG ranks #416 out of 472 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 88.1%.
Is Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.23 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 3.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.16 to a high of 4.74. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.99. Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG's value of 2.23 is 126.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG ranks #416 out of 472 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG's Debt-to-Equity compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG ranks #416 out of 472 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.99. Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG's value of 2.23 is 126.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 2.16 to 4.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.12 vs. the industry median of 0.99, Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.99, based on 472 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. Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.23 is 126.4% 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 Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG's current Debt-to-Equity is 2.23, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 3.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG (MUS:SHRQ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ر.ع0.12, compared to a current price of ر.ع0.17 — trading 42.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 2.23, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 3.12 and 126.4% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.99. Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 13 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 Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG (MUS:SHRQ), the current Debt-to-Equity is 2.23 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG (MUS:SHRQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ر.ع0.17 is trading 42.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ر.ع0.12. GuruFocus considers Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MUS:SHRQ:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 2.23 (29% below median its 10-year median of 3.12)
  • GF Value™: ر.ع0.12 vs. price of ر.ع0.17 (42.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 13 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 126.4% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#416 of 472)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MUS:SHRQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG Business Description

Address Bait Mahmiyat Al Qurum Building, Office No. 2, Ground Floor, Near Mumtaz Mahal, Shatti Al Qurum, Muscat, OMN, 114
Sharqiyah Desalination Company SAOG acquires, develops, operates, and maintains a water desalination plant at Sur in the Sharqiyah region of the Sultanate of Oman, producing potable water under a build-own-operate model.
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