KCK Industries (NSE:KCK) Debt-to-Equity: 1.04 (As of Mar. 2024)

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What is KCK Industries Debt-to-Equity?

KCK Industries NSE:KCK -1.33% 32 Debt-to-Equity is 1.04 as of Mar. 2024. GuruFocus rates NSE:KCK with a GF Score™ of 32/100.

KCK Industries's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was ₹163.0 Mil. KCK Industries's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was ₹67.5 Mil. KCK Industries's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was ₹221.5 Mil. KCK Industries's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was 1.04.

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 KCK Industries's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:KCK's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked *
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Industry Median: 0.41
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-Equity only.

KCK Industries  (NSE:KCK) 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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KCK Industries Debt-to-Equity Related Terms

KCK Industries Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KCK Industries'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.

KCK Industries Debt-to-Equity Chart

KCK Industries Annual Data
Trend Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.52 1.34 3.40 3.58 1.04

KCK Industries Semi-Annual Data
Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Mar24
Debt-to-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial N/A 3.40 1.05 3.58 1.04

NSE:KCK vs AIN: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, KCK Industries'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.

KCK Industries Debt-to-Equity vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, KCK Industries's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KCK Industries's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


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KCK Industries Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

KCK Industries's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2024 is calculated as

Debt to Equity=Total Debt / Total Stockholders Equity
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Stockholders Equity
=(163.037 + 67.545) / 221.49
=1.04

KCK Industries's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 is calculated as

Debt to Equity=Total Debt / Total Stockholders Equity
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Stockholders Equity
=(163.037 + 67.545) / 221.49
=1.04

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Equity →
What does a Debt-to-Equity of 1.04 mean?
KCK Industries (NSE:KCK) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.04 as of Mar. 2024. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on KCK Industries and its competitors.
Is KCK Industries' Debt-to-Equity too high?
KCK Industries' current Debt-to-Equity is 1.04. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. KCK Industries' value of 1.04 is 153.7% above this industry median. Overall, KCK Industries has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KCK Industries' Debt-to-Equity compare to AIN?
KCK Industries' Debt-to-Equity of 1.04 can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. KCK Industries' value of 1.04 is 153.7% above this benchmark. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.41, based on 931 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. KCK Industries's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.04 is 153.7% 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 KCK Industries and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KCK Industries's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KCK Industries stock overvalued right now?
KCK Industries (NSE:KCK) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 1.04. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.04 and 153.7% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.41. KCK Industries' overall GF Score™ is 32/100. 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 KCK Industries (NSE:KCK), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.04 as of Mar. 2024. 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.

KCK Industries Business Description

Address Village Khokhar Kalan, Lehragaga, District Sangrur, Sangrur, PB, IND, 148031
KCK Industries Ltd is engaged in the business of trading and distribution of high-quality combed and carded cotton yarns in single and multifold and knitted fabrics. Its trading business also includes trading and distribution of high-quality chemicals and dyes for the textiles industry, leather, and paper industries. It also deals in Construction Chemicals. It supplies a diverse product portfolio in the chemicals and dyes segment. Its segments include the Trading segment and the Manufacturing / Processing Segment. It derives the majority of the revenue from the Manufacturing / Processing Segment that engages in processing the non-basmati and basmati rice.
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