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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 SandRidge Energy's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of SandRidge Energy was 0.60. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.10.
SD's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked *
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 0.465 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-Equity only.
SandRidge Energy (NYSE:SD) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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SandRidge Energy Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
SandRidge Energy Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SandRidge Energy'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 Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, SandRidge Energy'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.
SandRidge Energy Debt-to-Equity vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, SandRidge Energy's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SandRidge Energy'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.
SandRidge Energy (SD) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on SandRidge Energy and its competitors. Over the past decade, SandRidge Energy's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.60. According to the industry distribution chart, SandRidge Energy ranks #999999 out of 796 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is SandRidge Energy's Debt-to-Equity too high?
SandRidge Energy's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.60. Based on the distribution chart, SandRidge Energy ranks #999999 out of 796 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SandRidge Energy has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SandRidge Energy's Debt-to-Equity compare to WTI and EGY?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, SandRidge Energy ranks #999999 out of 796 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places SandRidge Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.47. Historically, SandRidge Energy's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.60 over the past decade. 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Oil & Gas companies is 0.47, based on 796 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. 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 SandRidge Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SandRidge Energy's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SandRidge Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SandRidge Energy (SD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.15, compared to a current price of $13.75 — trading 14.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. SandRidge Energy's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 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 SandRidge Energy (SD), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00 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 SandRidge Energy (SD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SandRidge Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $13.75 is trading 14.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.15.
GuruFocus considers SandRidge Energy to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SD:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.00
GF Value™: $16.15 vs. price of $13.75 (14.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SandRidge Energy Inc is a United States-based oil and natural gas company. It is engaged in the exploration, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, and Natural gas liquids. Business activities of the group include Exploration and Production, Drilling and Oil Field Services, and Midstream Gas Services. The company's primary areas of operation are the Mid-Continent in Oklahoma and Kansas.
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