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Espoir CoNGO:3260 -3.64%45 Debt-to-Equity is 72.54 as of Feb. 2026, which is 852% above its 10-year median of 7.62. GuruFocus rates NGO:3260 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,225.69 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,543 Real Estate companies, Espoir Co ranks worse than 99.68% 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 Espoir Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
NGO:3260'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.04 Med: 7.62 Max: 72.54
Current: 72.54
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Espoir Co was 72.54. The lowest was -18.04. And the median was 7.62.
NGO:3260's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 99.68% of 1543
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.75
vs NGO:3260: 72.54
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.
Espoir Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Espoir Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Espoir Co'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.
NGO:3260 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Espoir Co'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.
Espoir Co Debt-to-Equity vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Espoir Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Espoir Co'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.
Espoir Co (NGO:3260) has a Debt-to-Equity of 72.54 as of Feb. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Espoir Co and its competitors. This is 852% above median its historical median of 7.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Espoir Co ranks #1538 out of 1543 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 99.7%.
Is Espoir Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Espoir Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 72.54 is 852% above median its 10-year median of 7.62. The Real Estate industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.75. Espoir Co's value of 72.54 is 9572% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Espoir Co ranks #1538 out of 1543 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Espoir Co has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Espoir Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Espoir Co ranks #1538 out of 1543 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Espoir Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.75. Espoir Co's value of 72.54 is 9572% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.62 vs. the industry median of 0.75, Espoir Co 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 Real Estate company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Real Estate companies is 0.75, based on 1,543 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. Espoir Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 72.54 is 9572% 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 Espoir Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Espoir Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 72.54, which is 852% above median its own 10-year median of 7.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Espoir Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Espoir Co (NGO:3260) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,225.69, compared to a current price of 円503.00 — trading 59% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 72.54, which is 852% above median its 10-year median of 7.62 and 9572% above the Real Estate industry median of 0.75. Espoir Co's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 7 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 Espoir Co (NGO:3260), the current Debt-to-Equity is 72.54 as of Feb. 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 Espoir Co (NGO:3260) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Espoir Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円503.00 is trading 59% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,225.69.
GuruFocus considers Espoir Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NGO:3260:
Debt-to-Equity: 72.54 (852% above median its 10-year median of 7.62)
GF Value™: 円1,225.69 vs. price of 円503.00 (59% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9572% above the Real Estate median (#1538 of 1543)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:3260 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Espoir Co Ltd provides real estate services. It manages plans and develops real estate properties. It sells residential properties, as well as commercial facilities. Its projects include Baytown Honmoku 5th Avenue, Espoir Court Kanamecho, Yaotome Koenzaka, Espoir City Sapporo, and Espoir Court Hirooka.
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