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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 Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
RGEDF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.02 Max: 0.05
Current: 0.02
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter was 0.05. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.02.
RGEDF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 93.09% of 811
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 0.27
vs RGEDF: 0.02
Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter (OTCPK:RGEDF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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.
Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter Debt-to-Equity Chart
RGEDF vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter'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.
Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter Debt-to-Equity vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter'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.
Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter (RGEDF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.02. Over the past decade, Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter ranks #56 out of 811 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 6.9%.
Is Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 is near median its 10-year median of 0.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.05. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter's value of 0.02 is 92.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter ranks #56 out of 811 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter's Debt-to-Equity compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter ranks #56 out of 811 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter's value of 0.02 is 92.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.02 vs. the industry median of 0.27, Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Drug Manufacturers companies is 0.27, based on 811 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. Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 is 92.6% 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 Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter (RGEDF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $35.16, compared to a current price of $36.99 — trading 5.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.02 and 92.6% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 0.27. Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 5 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 Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter (RGEDF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02 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 Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter (RGEDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $36.99 is trading 5.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $35.16.
GuruFocus considers Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for RGEDF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.02 (near median its 10-year median of 0.02)
GF Value™: $35.16 vs. price of $36.99 (5.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 92.6% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#56 of 811)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RGEDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter Business Description
Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter PLC is a pharmaceutical company. The company focuses on the development and manufacture of gynaecological, cardiovascular, and central nervous system products. It manufactures medicines including original, generic and licensed products for treatment in the therapeutic area. The group is active in two business segments namely, the Pharma segment comprising Women's Healthcare, Neuropsychiatry, Biotechnology, General Medicine, and Other pharma; and the Others segment includes the remaining wholesale and retail business of the Group and all other activities. The company operates internationally.
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