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Quality Foils (India)NSE:QFIL 70 Debt-to-Equity is 2.08 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 2.08. GuruFocus rates NSE:QFIL with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹101.50 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 548 Steel companies, Quality Foils (India) ranks worse than 93.43% 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 Quality Foils (India)'s Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:QFIL'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.21 Med: 2.08 Max: 2.44
Current: 2.08
During the past 4 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Quality Foils (India) was 2.44. The lowest was 1.21. And the median was 2.08.
NSE:QFIL's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 93.43% of 548
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.405
vs NSE:QFIL: 2.08
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.
Quality Foils (India) Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Quality Foils (India) Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Quality Foils (India)'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:QFIL vs NUE, STLD, RS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Quality Foils (India)'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.
Quality Foils (India) Debt-to-Equity vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Quality Foils (India)'s Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quality Foils (India)'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.
Quality Foils (India) (NSE:QFIL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 2.08 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Quality Foils (India) and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.08. Over the past decade, Quality Foils (India)'s Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.21 to 2.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Quality Foils (India) ranks #512 out of 548 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 93.4%.
Is Quality Foils (India)'s Debt-to-Equity too high?
Quality Foils (India)'s current Debt-to-Equity of 2.08 is near median its 10-year median of 2.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.21 to a high of 2.44. The Steel industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Quality Foils (India)'s value of 2.08 is 413.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quality Foils (India) ranks #512 out of 548 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Quality Foils (India) has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quality Foils (India)'s Debt-to-Equity compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Quality Foils (India) ranks #512 out of 548 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Quality Foils (India) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Quality Foils (India)'s value of 2.08 is 413.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Quality Foils (India)'s own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.21 to 2.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.08 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Quality Foils (India) 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 Steel company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Steel companies is 0.41, based on 548 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. Quality Foils (India)'s current Debt-to-Equity of 2.08 is 413.6% 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 Quality Foils (India) and its competitors. For the Steel 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. Quality Foils (India)'s current Debt-to-Equity is 2.08, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quality Foils (India) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quality Foils (India) (NSE:QFIL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹101.50, compared to a current price of ₹60.00 — trading 40.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 2.08, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.08 and 413.6% above the Steel industry median of 0.41. Quality Foils (India)'s overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Quality Foils (India) (NSE:QFIL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 2.08 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.
Is Quality Foils (India) (NSE:QFIL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quality Foils (India) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹60.00 is trading 40.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹101.50.
GuruFocus considers Quality Foils (India) to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:QFIL:
Debt-to-Equity: 2.08 (near median its 10-year median of 2.08)
GF Value™: ₹101.50 vs. price of ₹60.00 (40.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 413.6% above the Steel median (#512 of 548)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:QFIL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Quality Foils (India) Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and exporting of Cold Rolled Stainless Steel Strips/Coils and Stainless Steel Flexible Hoses/pipes. The products of the company are sold both in the domestic as well as international markets.
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