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Sun Hung KaiSHGKF -4.89%59 Debt-to-Equity is 0.49 as of Dec. 2025, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 0.71. GuruFocus rates SHGKF with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.87. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 454 Credit Services companies, Sun Hung Kai ranks better than 71.59% 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 Sun Hung Kai's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SHGKF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49 Med: 0.71 Max: 0.85
Current: 0.49
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Sun Hung Kai was 0.85. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 0.71.
SHGKF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 71.59% of 454
companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 1.21
vs SHGKF: 0.49
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.
Sun Hung Kai Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Sun Hung Kai Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sun Hung Kai'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 Credit Services subindustry, Sun Hung Kai'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.
Sun Hung Kai Debt-to-Equity vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Sun Hung Kai's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sun Hung Kai'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.
Sun Hung Kai (SHGKF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.49 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Sun Hung Kai and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 0.71. Over the past decade, Sun Hung Kai's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.49 to 0.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Sun Hung Kai ranks #129 out of 454 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 28.4%.
Is Sun Hung Kai's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Sun Hung Kai's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.49 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 0.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 0.85. The Credit Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 1.21. Sun Hung Kai's value of 0.49 is 59.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sun Hung Kai ranks #129 out of 454 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sun Hung Kai has a GF Score™ of 59/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sun Hung Kai's Debt-to-Equity compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Sun Hung Kai ranks #129 out of 454 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Sun Hung Kai in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 1.21. Sun Hung Kai's value of 0.49 is 59.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Sun Hung Kai's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.49 to 0.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.71 vs. the industry median of 1.21, Sun Hung Kai 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 Credit Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Credit Services companies is 1.21, based on 454 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. Sun Hung Kai's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.49 is 59.5% 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 Sun Hung Kai and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 1.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sun Hung Kai's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.49, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 0.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sun Hung Kai stock overvalued right now?
Sun Hung Kai (SHGKF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.49. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.87, compared to a current price of $0.52 — trading 40.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.49, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 0.71 and 59.5% below the Credit Services industry median of 1.21. Sun Hung Kai's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Sun Hung Kai (SHGKF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.49 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 Sun Hung Kai (SHGKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun Hung Kai stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.52 is trading 40.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.87.
Key valuation signals for SHGKF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.49 (31% below median its 10-year median of 0.71)
GF Value™: $0.87 vs. price of $0.52 (40.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 59.5% below the Credit Services median (#129 of 454)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHGKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sun Hung Kai & Co Ltd is an investment and finance firm. Its businesses are Credit Business, Investment Management, and Funds Management. It offers wealth management and brokerage, capital markets, consumer finance, structured finance, and principal investment services. The geographical area of operation is Hong Kong, Mainland China, and others. Its revenue is derived from the Hong Kong region. Its segments comprise Consumer Finance, Mortgage Loans, Investment Management, Alternative Solutions and Group Management and Support. The company generates maximum revenue from the Consumer Finance segment.
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