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Myer HoldingsMYGSF 37 Debt-to-Equity is 1.66 as of Jan. 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 5.47. GuruFocus rates MYGSF with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.64. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,016 Retail - Cyclical companies, Myer Holdings ranks worse than 83.07% 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 Myer Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MYGSF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 5.47 Max: 10.76
Current: 1.66
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Myer Holdings was 10.76. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 5.47.
MYGSF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 83.07% of 1016
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs MYGSF: 1.66
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.
Myer Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Myer Holdings Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Myer Holdings'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 Department Stores subindustry, Myer Holdings'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.
Myer Holdings Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Myer Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Myer Holdings'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.
Myer Holdings (MYGSF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.66 as of Jan. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Myer Holdings and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 5.47. Over the past decade, Myer Holdings' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.09 to 10.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Myer Holdings ranks #844 out of 1016 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 83.1%.
Is Myer Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Myer Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 1.66 is 70% below median its 10-year median of 5.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 10.76. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Myer Holdings' value of 1.66 is 196.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Myer Holdings ranks #844 out of 1016 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Myer Holdings has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Myer Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Myer Holdings ranks #844 out of 1016 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Myer Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Myer Holdings' value of 1.66 is 196.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Myer Holdings' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.09 to 10.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.47 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Myer Holdings 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.56, based on 1,016 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. Myer Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.66 is 196.4% 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 Myer Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Myer Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.66, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 5.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Myer Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Myer Holdings (MYGSF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 1.66. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.64, compared to a current price of $0.97 — trading 40.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.66, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 5.47 and 196.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.56. Myer Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 4 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 Myer Holdings (MYGSF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.66 as of Jan. 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 Myer Holdings (MYGSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Myer Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.97 is trading 40.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.64.
Key valuation signals for MYGSF:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.66 (70% below median its 10-year median of 5.47)
GF Value™: $1.64 vs. price of $0.97 (40.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 196.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#844 of 1016)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MYGSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Myer is one of Australia's largest fashion and beauty retailers, with some 60 department stores stores and over 700 stores across its five apparel chains: Dotti, Jacquie E, Jay Jays, Just Jeans, and Portmans. Stores are generally located in areas of high foot traffic in major metropolitan shopping centers. Competitive advantages include a well-established brand and scale benefits from a relatively large revenue base. The Myer brand is iconic among Australian domestic consumers, with its loyalty program boasting over 4 million active members.
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