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SOHO ChinaSOHOF +0.67%36 Debt-to-Equity is 0.42 as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 0.47. GuruFocus rates SOHOF with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.07 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,543 Real Estate companies, SOHO China ranks better than 65.78% 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 SOHO China's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SOHOF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.42 Med: 0.47 Max: 0.64
Current: 0.42
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of SOHO China was 0.64. The lowest was 0.42. And the median was 0.47.
SOHOF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 65.78% of 1543
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.75
vs SOHOF: 0.42
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.
SOHO China Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
SOHO China Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SOHO China'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.
SOHOF vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, SOHO China'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.
SOHO China Debt-to-Equity vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, SOHO China's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SOHO China'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.
SOHO China (SOHOF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.42 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on SOHO China and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 0.47. Over the past decade, SOHO China's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.42 to 0.64. According to the industry distribution chart, SOHO China ranks #528 out of 1543 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 34.2%.
Is SOHO China's Debt-to-Equity too high?
SOHO China's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.42 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.42 to a high of 0.64. The Real Estate industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.75. SOHO China's value of 0.42 is 44% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SOHO China ranks #528 out of 1543 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SOHO China has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SOHO China's Debt-to-Equity compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, SOHO China ranks #528 out of 1543 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts SOHO China in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.75. SOHO China's value of 0.42 is 44% below this benchmark. Historically, SOHO China's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.42 to 0.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.47 vs. the industry median of 0.75, SOHO China 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 Real Estate company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Real Estate companies is 0.75, based on 1,543 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. SOHO China's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.42 is 44% 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 SOHO China and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SOHO China's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.42, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 0.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SOHO China stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SOHO China (SOHOF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.07, compared to a current price of $0.04 — trading 40.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.42, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.47 and 44% below the Real Estate industry median of 0.75. SOHO China's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 SOHO China (SOHOF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.42 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 SOHO China (SOHOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SOHO China stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.04 is trading 40.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.07.
GuruFocus considers SOHO China to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SOHOF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.42 (11% below median its 10-year median of 0.47)
GF Value™: $0.07 vs. price of $0.04 (40.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 44% below the Real Estate median (#528 of 1543)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SOHOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SOHO China Ltd is engaged in the provision of property leasing and related services, and real estate development in the People's Republic of China. Its properties include Lize SOHO, Gubei SOHO, Wangjing SOHO, Galaxy SOHO, Lingkong SOHO, Commune at the foot of the Great Wall, Bund SOHO, SOHO Fuxing Plaza, SOHO Tianshan Plaza, Qianmen Street, Sanlitun SOHO, Guanghua Road SOHO II, Jianwai SOHO, SOHO Shangdu, Boao Blue Coast, Chaowai SOHO, SOHO Donghai Plaza, SOHO Zhongshan Plaza, Zhongguancun SOHO, SOHO Jiasheng Center, SOHO Modern City, Yangzheng Kindergarten, and others. It focuses on commercial properties in the core areas of Beijing and Shanghai that will benefit from an appreciation in value. All of its rental income is derived from China.
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