ScanSourceSCSC -2.92%73 Debt-to-Equity is 0.11 as of Mar. 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 0.26. GuruFocus rates SCSC with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.72 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,212 Hardware companies, ScanSource ranks better than 70.48% 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 ScanSource's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SCSC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 0.26 Max: 0.44
Current: 0.11
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of ScanSource was 0.44. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.26.
SCSC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 70.48% of 2212
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.27
vs SCSC: 0.11
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ScanSource Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
ScanSource Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ScanSource'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.
SCSC vs NLST, CLMB, EACO: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, ScanSource'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.
ScanSource Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, ScanSource's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ScanSource'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.
ScanSource (SCSC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.11 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on ScanSource and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 0.26. Over the past decade, ScanSource's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.10 to 0.44. According to the industry distribution chart, ScanSource ranks #653 out of 2212 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 29.5%.
Is ScanSource's Debt-to-Equity too high?
ScanSource's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.11 is 58% below median its 10-year median of 0.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 0.44. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. ScanSource's value of 0.11 is 59.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ScanSource ranks #653 out of 2212 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ScanSource has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ScanSource's Debt-to-Equity compare to NLST and CLMB?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, ScanSource ranks #653 out of 2212 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts ScanSource in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. ScanSource's value of 0.11 is 59.3% below this benchmark. Historically, ScanSource's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.10 to 0.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.26 vs. the industry median of 0.27, ScanSource 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Hardware companies is 0.27, based on 2,212 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. ScanSource's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.11 is 59.3% 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 ScanSource and its competitors. For the Hardware 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. ScanSource's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.11, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 0.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ScanSource stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ScanSource (SCSC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.72, compared to a current price of $50.88 — trading 16.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.11, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 0.26 and 59.3% below the Hardware industry median of 0.27. ScanSource's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 6 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 ScanSource (SCSC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.11 as of Mar. 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 ScanSource (SCSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ScanSource stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $50.88 is trading 16.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $43.72.
GuruFocus considers ScanSource to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SCSC:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.11 (58% below median its 10-year median of 0.26)
GF Value™: $43.72 vs. price of $50.88 (16.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59.3% below the Hardware median (#653 of 2212)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SCSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ScanSource Inc provides value-added services for technology manufacturers and sells to resellers in specialty technology markets. The firm's operations are organized in two segments: Specialty Technology Solutions and Intelisys & Advisory Segment. It generates maximum revenue from the Specialty Technology Solutions segment. The Specialty Technology Solutions segment includes the company's business in mobility and barcode, POS, payments, security and networking technologies. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from the United States and Canada, and also has its presence in Brazil, and other countries.
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