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Effwa Infra & ResearchNSE:EFFWA +3.19%48 Debt-to-Equity is 0.31 as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 0.47. GuruFocus rates NSE:EFFWA with a GF Score™ of 48/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 217 Waste Management companies, Effwa Infra & Research ranks better than 68.2% 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 Effwa Infra & Research's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:EFFWA'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31 Med: 0.47 Max: 0.69
Current: 0.31
During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Effwa Infra & Research was 0.69. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.47.
NSE:EFFWA's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 68.2% of 217
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 0.58
vs NSE:EFFWA: 0.31
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.
Effwa Infra & Research Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Effwa Infra & Research Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Effwa Infra & Research'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.
NSE:EFFWA vs WM, RSG, WCN: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Effwa Infra & Research'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.
Effwa Infra & Research Debt-to-Equity vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Effwa Infra & Research's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Effwa Infra & Research'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.
Effwa Infra & Research (NSE:EFFWA) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.31 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Effwa Infra & Research and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 0.47. Over the past decade, Effwa Infra & Research's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.31 to 0.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Effwa Infra & Research ranks #69 out of 217 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 31.8%.
Is Effwa Infra & Research's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Effwa Infra & Research's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.31 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 0.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 0.69. The Waste Management industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.58. Effwa Infra & Research's value of 0.31 is 46.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Effwa Infra & Research ranks #69 out of 217 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Effwa Infra & Research has a GF Score™ of 48/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Effwa Infra & Research's Debt-to-Equity compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Effwa Infra & Research ranks #69 out of 217 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Effwa Infra & Research in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.58. Effwa Infra & Research's value of 0.31 is 46.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Effwa Infra & Research's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.31 to 0.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.47 vs. the industry median of 0.58, Effwa Infra & Research 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 Waste Management company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Waste Management companies is 0.58, based on 217 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. Effwa Infra & Research's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.31 is 46.6% 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 Effwa Infra & Research and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Effwa Infra & Research's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.31, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 0.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Effwa Infra & Research stock overvalued right now?
Effwa Infra & Research (NSE:EFFWA) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.31. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.31, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 0.47 and 46.6% below the Waste Management industry median of 0.58. Effwa Infra & Research's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Effwa Infra & Research (NSE:EFFWA), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.31 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.
Effwa Infra & Research Ltd is engaged in the business of engineering, consultancy, procurement, construction and integrated project management services in water pollution control, encompassing sewage and industrial effluent treatment, solid waste treatment and disposal, ventilation systems, hazardous waste management, and water treatment plants. The company also functions as consultants and advisors, providing a range of services encompassing project organisation, management, equipment procurement, funding, and project execution.
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