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Damsan JSCSTC:ADS 81 Debt-to-Equity is 1.00 as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 1.60. GuruFocus rates STC:ADS with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫9,779.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 933 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Damsan JSC ranks worse than 75.99% 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 Damsan JSC's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
STC:ADS'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.88 Med: 1.6 Max: 3.24
Current: 1
During the past 11 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Damsan JSC was 3.24. The lowest was 0.88. And the median was 1.60.
STC:ADS's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 75.99% of 933
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 0.43
vs STC:ADS: 1.00
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.
Damsan JSC Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Damsan JSC Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Damsan JSC'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 Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Damsan JSC'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.
Damsan JSC Debt-to-Equity vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Damsan JSC's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Damsan JSC'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.
Damsan JSC (STC:ADS) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.00 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Damsan JSC and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 1.60. Over the past decade, Damsan JSC's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.88 to 3.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Damsan JSC ranks #709 out of 933 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 76%.
Is Damsan JSC's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Damsan JSC's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.00 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 1.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.88 to a high of 3.24. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. Damsan JSC's value of 1.00 is 132.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Damsan JSC ranks #709 out of 933 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Damsan JSC has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Damsan JSC's Debt-to-Equity compare to AIN?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Damsan JSC ranks #709 out of 933 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Damsan JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. Damsan JSC's value of 1.00 is 132.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Damsan JSC's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.88 to 3.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.60 vs. the industry median of 0.43, Damsan JSC 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.43, based on 933 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. Damsan JSC's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.00 is 132.6% 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 Damsan JSC and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Damsan JSC's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.00, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 1.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Damsan JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Damsan JSC (STC:ADS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫9,779.63, compared to a current price of ₫7,760.00 — trading 20.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.00, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 1.60 and 132.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.43. Damsan JSC's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 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 Damsan JSC (STC:ADS), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.00 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 Damsan JSC (STC:ADS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Damsan JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫7,760.00 is trading 20.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫9,779.63.
GuruFocus considers Damsan JSC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STC:ADS:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.00 (38% below median its 10-year median of 1.60)
GF Value™: ₫9,779.63 vs. price of ₫7,760.00 (20.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 132.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#709 of 933)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:ADS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Damsan JSC is a Vietnam-based company operating mainly in the textile manufacturing and real estate industries. It manufactures cotton yarns, coarse textiles, and finished textile products, and is also engaged in developing and trading apartments and other urban real estate projects. Additionally, the company manufactures solar panels for solar farms, rooftop and floating solar projects, street lights, and other applications. Its operating business segments are: Cotton, Yarn, Towel, Real Estate, and Other business operations. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the manufacturing and sale of yarns. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the local market and also has business exposure to other countries.
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