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Sunpower GroupSGX:5GD 56 Debt-to-Equity is 1.64 as of Jun. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 1.88. GuruFocus rates SGX:5GD with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 392 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Sunpower Group ranks worse than 70.92% 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 Sunpower Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:5GD'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5 Med: 1.88 Max: 2.57
Current: 1.64
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Sunpower Group was 2.57. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 1.88.
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Sunpower Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Sunpower Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sunpower 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.
SGX:5GD vs CEG, VST, NRG: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Sunpower 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.
Sunpower Group Debt-to-Equity vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Sunpower Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sunpower 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.
Sunpower Group (SGX:5GD) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.64 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Sunpower Group and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 1.88. Over the past decade, Sunpower Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.50 to 2.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Sunpower Group ranks #278 out of 392 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 70.9%.
Is Sunpower Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Sunpower Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.64 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 1.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 2.57. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.85. Sunpower Group's value of 1.64 is 94.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sunpower Group ranks #278 out of 392 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sunpower Group has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sunpower Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Sunpower Group ranks #278 out of 392 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Sunpower Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.85. Sunpower Group's value of 1.64 is 94.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Sunpower Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.50 to 2.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.88 vs. the industry median of 0.85, Sunpower 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 0.85, based on 392 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. Sunpower Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.64 is 94.1% 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 Sunpower Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sunpower Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.64, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 1.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sunpower Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunpower Group (SGX:5GD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.24, compared to a current price of S$0.59 — trading 143.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.64, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 1.88 and 94.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 0.85. Sunpower Group's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Sunpower Group (SGX:5GD), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.64 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 Sunpower Group (SGX:5GD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunpower Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$0.59 is trading 143.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.24.
GuruFocus considers Sunpower Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:5GD:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.64 (13% below median its 10-year median of 1.88)
GF Value™: S$0.24 vs. price of S$0.59 (143.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 94.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#278 of 392)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:5GD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sunpower Group Ltd is a provider of clean steam and industrial services. It operates 11 high-efficiency, centralized facilities that are strategically located across key industrial parks and economic clusters in the economically-developed regions of China such as Jiangsu, Guangdong, Shandong, and Anhui provinces, etc. GI projects supply clean industrial steam to over 500 customers across more than 20 industries that typically cater to the vast domestic market of China. In addition, certain projects such as Xinyuan Project, Xintai Project and Tongshan Project also provide pollution-free civil heating to a large base of households, covering over 6 million square meters. The company generates all of its revenue from PRC.
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