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Kuo Toong International CoROCO:8936 +0.59%85 Debt-to-Equity is 0.58 as of Jun. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 0.89. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8936 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$73.64 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,622 Construction companies, Kuo Toong International Co ranks worse than 61.22% 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 Kuo Toong International Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:8936'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.48 Med: 0.89 Max: 1.2
Current: 0.58
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Kuo Toong International Co was 1.20. The lowest was 0.48. And the median was 0.89.
ROCO:8936's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 61.22% of 1622
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.4
vs ROCO:8936: 0.58
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.
Kuo Toong International Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Kuo Toong International Co 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.
ROCO:8936 vs TT, JCI, CARR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Kuo Toong International Co'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.
Kuo Toong International Co Debt-to-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kuo Toong International Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuo Toong International Co'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.
Kuo Toong International Co (ROCO:8936) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.58 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Kuo Toong International Co and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 0.89. Over the past decade, Kuo Toong International Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.48 to 1.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuo Toong International Co ranks #993 out of 1622 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 61.2%.
Is Kuo Toong International Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Kuo Toong International Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.58 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 1.20. The Construction industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Kuo Toong International Co's value of 0.58 is 45% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuo Toong International Co ranks #993 out of 1622 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kuo Toong International Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuo Toong International Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kuo Toong International Co ranks #993 out of 1622 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Kuo Toong International Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Kuo Toong International Co's value of 0.58 is 45% above this benchmark. Historically, Kuo Toong International Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.48 to 1.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.89 vs. the industry median of 0.40, Kuo Toong International Co 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Construction companies is 0.40, based on 1,622 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. Kuo Toong International Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.58 is 45% 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 Kuo Toong International Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuo Toong International Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.58, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 0.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuo Toong International Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuo Toong International Co (ROCO:8936) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$73.64, compared to a current price of NT$51.00 — trading 30.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.58, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.89 and 45% above the Construction industry median of 0.40. Kuo Toong International Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 2 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 Kuo Toong International Co (ROCO:8936), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.58 as of Jun. 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 Kuo Toong International Co (ROCO:8936) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuo Toong International Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$51.00 is trading 30.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$73.64.
GuruFocus considers Kuo Toong International Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:8936:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.58 (35% below median its 10-year median of 0.89)
GF Value™: NT$73.64 vs. price of NT$51.00 (30.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 45% above the Construction median (#993 of 1622)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8936 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuo Toong International Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of various prestressed concrete pipes, straight steel pipes, propelling steel pipes, ductile iron pipes, cement products, and spare parts. In addition, it is also involved in assembling and embedding various water pipes and spare parts. The group has three reportable operating segments, which are Kuo Toong, which derives maximum revenue, Kuo Yang, and Other.
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