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Powell MaxPMAX 13 Debt-to-Equity is 0.19 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates PMAX with a GF Score™ of 13/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 610 Capital Markets companies, Powell Max ranks better than 60.33% 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 Powell Max's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
PMAX'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.6 Med: -0.2 Max: 0.95
Current: 0.19
During the past 4 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Powell Max was 0.95. The lowest was -0.60. And the median was -0.20.
PMAX's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 60.33% of 610
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 0.315
vs PMAX: 0.19
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.
Powell Max Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Powell Max Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Powell Max'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.
PMAX vs MWAI, NCPL, ABTS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Powell Max'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.
Powell Max Debt-to-Equity vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Powell Max's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Powell Max'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.
Powell Max (PMAX) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.19 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Powell Max and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Powell Max ranks #242 out of 610 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 39.7%.
Is Powell Max's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Powell Max's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.19. The Capital Markets industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.32. Powell Max's value of 0.19 is 39.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Powell Max ranks #242 out of 610 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Powell Max has a GF Score™ of 13/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Powell Max's Debt-to-Equity compare to MWAI and NCPL?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Powell Max ranks #242 out of 610 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Powell Max in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.32. Powell Max's value of 0.19 is 39.7% below 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Capital Markets companies is 0.32, based on 610 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. Powell Max's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.19 is 39.7% 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 Powell Max and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Powell Max's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Powell Max stock overvalued right now?
Powell Max (PMAX) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.19. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.19 and 39.7% below the Capital Markets industry median of 0.32. Powell Max's overall GF Score™ is 13/100 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 Powell Max (PMAX), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.19 as of Dec. 2025. 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.
Powell Max Ltd operates as a financial communications platform supporting listed companies and IPO applicants throughout the capital markets lifecycle. Substantially all of the company's revenue is generated from Hong Kong. The group focused on supporting the disclosure, reporting, and transaction needs of corporate clients and their advisors. Its mission is to combine industry knowledge, execution capabilities, and a commitment to service to deliver accurate, timely, and reliable solutions for customers.
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