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Region GroupSCPAF 72 Debt-to-Equity is 97.48 as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 103.98. GuruFocus rates SCPAF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.48. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 689 REITs companies, Region Group ranks worse than 100% 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 Region Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SCPAF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43 Med: 103.98 Max: 133.72
Current: 97.47
During the past 12 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Region Group was 133.72. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 103.98.
SCPAF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 100% of 689
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.78
vs SCPAF: 97.47
Region Group (OTCPK:SCPAF) 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.
Region Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Region Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Region Group'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 REIT - Retail subindustry, Region Group'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.
Region Group Debt-to-Equity vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Region Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Region Group'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.
Region Group (SCPAF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 97.48 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Region Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 103.98. Over the past decade, Region Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.43 to 133.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Region Group ranks #689 out of 689 companies in the REITs industry.
Is Region Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Region Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 97.48 is near median its 10-year median of 103.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 133.72. The REITs industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. Region Group's value of 97.48 is 12397.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Region Group ranks #689 out of 689 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Region Group has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Region Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to SPG and O?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Region Group ranks #689 out of 689 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Region Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. Region Group's value of 97.48 is 12397.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Region Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.43 to 133.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 103.98 vs. the industry median of 0.78, Region Group 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 REITs company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among REITs companies is 0.78, based on 689 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. Region Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 97.48 is 12397.4% 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 Region Group and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Region Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 97.48, which is near median its own 10-year median of 103.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Region Group stock overvalued right now?
Region Group (SCPAF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 97.48. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.48, compared to a current price of $1.55 — trading 4.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 97.48, which is near median its 10-year median of 103.98 and 12397.4% above the REITs industry median of 0.78. Region Group's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 8 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 Region Group (SCPAF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 97.48 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 Region Group (SCPAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Region Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.55 is trading 4.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.48.
Key valuation signals for SCPAF:
Debt-to-Equity: 97.48 (near median its 10-year median of 103.98)
GF Value™: $1.48 vs. price of $1.55 (4.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12397.4% above the REITs median (#689 of 689)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SCPAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Region Group specializes in leasing out convenience-focused properties that offer everyday goods and services. More than half of the rent is derived from specialty tenants, which are mostly non-discretionary, such as food and liquor, pharmacy and healthcare, and general services. Typically, specialty rent increases at a fixed rate of 4% per year. In contrast, anchor leases, which contribute the other half of Region's rental income, grows at a slower pace. Among anchor tenants, 50% pay a base rent plus a percentage of their sales turnover, and 50% pay a constant base rent which is usually reviewed every five years. Region's development pipeline is relatively small. The group typically undertakes development on behalf of a capital partner, or upgrades and refurbishes existing centers.
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