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Harbin Dongan Auto Engine CoSHSE:600178 -2.72%62 Debt-to-Equity is 0.83 as of Jun. 2026, which is 419% above its 10-year median of 0.16. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600178 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥12.61 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,223 Vehicles & Parts companies, Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co ranks better than 55.27% 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 Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600178'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.16 Max: 0.39
Current: 0.39
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co was 0.39. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.16.
SHSE:600178's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 55.27% of 1223
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs SHSE:600178: 0.39
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.
Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
SHSE:600178 vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co'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.
Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co Debt-to-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co'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.
Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co (SHSE:600178) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.83 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co and its competitors. This is 419% above median its historical median of 0.16. Over the past decade, Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co ranks #547 out of 1223 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 44.7%.
Is Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.83 is 419% above median its 10-year median of 0.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.39. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co's value of 0.83 is 80.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co ranks #547 out of 1223 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co ranks #547 out of 1223 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co's value of 0.83 is 80.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.16 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.46, based on 1,223 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. Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.83 is 80.4% 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 Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.83, which is 419% above median its own 10-year median of 0.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co (SHSE:600178) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥12.61, compared to a current price of ¥9.64 — trading 23.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.83, which is 419% above median its 10-year median of 0.16 and 80.4% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.46. Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 7 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 Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co (SHSE:600178), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.83 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 Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co (SHSE:600178) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥9.64 is trading 23.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥12.61.
GuruFocus considers Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600178:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.83 (419% above median its 10-year median of 0.16)
GF Value™: ¥12.61 vs. price of ¥9.64 (23.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 80.4% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#547 of 1223)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600178 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co Ltd is a China-based company is mainly engaged in the production and distribution of mini-car engines, transmissions, parts, and casting products.
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