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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 Quipt Home Medical's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
QIPT'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.87 Max: 1.81
Current: 1.14
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Quipt Home Medical was 1.81. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.87.
QIPT's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked
in the Medical Distribution industry.
Industry Median: 0.46
vs QIPT: 1.14
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.
Quipt Home Medical Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Quipt Home Medical Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Quipt Home Medical'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.
For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Quipt Home Medical'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.
Quipt Home Medical Debt-to-Equity vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Quipt Home Medical's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quipt Home Medical'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.
Quipt Home Medical (QIPT) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.14 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Quipt Home Medical and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 0.87. Over the past decade, Quipt Home Medical's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.09 to 1.81.
Is Quipt Home Medical's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Quipt Home Medical's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.14 is 31% above median its 10-year median of 0.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 1.81. The Medical Distribution industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Quipt Home Medical's value of 1.14 is 147.8% above this industry median. Overall, Quipt Home Medical has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quipt Home Medical's Debt-to-Equity compare to ACH and EDAP?
Quipt Home Medical's Debt-to-Equity of 1.14 can be compared against companies in the Medical Distribution industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Quipt Home Medical's value of 1.14 is 147.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Quipt Home Medical's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.09 to 1.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.87 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Quipt Home Medical 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 Medical Distribution company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Medical Distribution companies is 0.46, based on 102 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. Quipt Home Medical's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.14 is 147.8% 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 Quipt Home Medical and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quipt Home Medical's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.14, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 0.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quipt Home Medical stock overvalued right now?
Quipt Home Medical (QIPT) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 1.14. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.77, compared to a current price of $3.65 — trading 3.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.14, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 0.87 and 147.8% above the Medical Distribution industry median of 0.46. Quipt Home Medical's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Quipt Home Medical (QIPT), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.14 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.
Is Quipt Home Medical (QIPT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quipt Home Medical stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.65 is trading 3.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.77.
Key valuation signals for QIPT:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.14 (31% above median its 10-year median of 0.87)
GF Value™: $3.77 vs. price of $3.65 (3.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 147.8% above the Medical Distribution median
No single metric tells the full story. See the QIPT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Quipt Home Medical Corp is a provider of durable medical equipment (DME) and home medical equipment (HME) in the United States. The Company specializes in delivering in-home treatments for the management of chronic conditions, with a primary focus on respiratory diseases, and supports patients with heart and pulmonary diseases, sleep apnea, reduced mobility, and other chronic health challenges. Its products and services include Sleep Apnea and PAP treatment, home medical equipment, home ventilation, and custom mobility solutions. The Company operates in a single business segment, comprising the sale and rental of medical equipment and related devices, and serves patients across 27 states in the United States.
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