South Basic Chemicals JSCSTC:CSV 70 Debt-to-Equity is 0.13 as of Mar. 2026, which is 63% above its 10-year median of 0.08. GuruFocus rates STC:CSV with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫35,962.12 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,420 Chemicals companies, South Basic Chemicals JSC ranks better than 73.31% 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 South Basic Chemicals JSC's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
STC:CSV'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.08 Max: 0.23
Current: 0.13
During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of South Basic Chemicals JSC was 0.23. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.08.
STC:CSV's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 73.31% of 1420
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs STC:CSV: 0.13
South Basic Chemicals JSC (STC:CSV) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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South Basic Chemicals JSC Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
South Basic Chemicals JSC 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.
STC:CSV vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, South Basic Chemicals 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.
South Basic Chemicals JSC Debt-to-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, South Basic Chemicals JSC's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where South Basic Chemicals 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.
South Basic Chemicals JSC (STC:CSV) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.13 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on South Basic Chemicals JSC and its competitors. This is 63% above median its historical median of 0.08. Over the past decade, South Basic Chemicals JSC's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 0.23. According to the industry distribution chart, South Basic Chemicals JSC ranks #379 out of 1420 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 26.7%.
Is South Basic Chemicals JSC's Debt-to-Equity too high?
South Basic Chemicals JSC's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.13 is 63% above median its 10-year median of 0.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.23. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. South Basic Chemicals JSC's value of 0.13 is 63.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, South Basic Chemicals JSC ranks #379 out of 1420 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, South Basic Chemicals JSC has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South Basic Chemicals JSC's Debt-to-Equity compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, South Basic Chemicals JSC ranks #379 out of 1420 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts South Basic Chemicals JSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. South Basic Chemicals JSC's value of 0.13 is 63.9% below this benchmark. Historically, South Basic Chemicals JSC's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 0.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.08 vs. the industry median of 0.36, South Basic Chemicals JSC 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 Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Chemicals companies is 0.36, based on 1,420 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. South Basic Chemicals JSC's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.13 is 63.9% 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 South Basic Chemicals JSC and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. South Basic Chemicals JSC's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.13, which is 63% above median its own 10-year median of 0.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is South Basic Chemicals JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Basic Chemicals JSC (STC:CSV) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫35,962.12, compared to a current price of ₫22,600.00 — trading 37.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.13, which is 63% above median its 10-year median of 0.08 and 63.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. South Basic Chemicals JSC's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 South Basic Chemicals JSC (STC:CSV), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.13 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 South Basic Chemicals JSC (STC:CSV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Basic Chemicals JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫22,600.00 is trading 37.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫35,962.12.
GuruFocus considers South Basic Chemicals JSC to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STC:CSV:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.13 (63% above median its 10-year median of 0.08)
GF Value™: ₫35,962.12 vs. price of ₫22,600.00 (37.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 63.9% below the Chemicals median (#379 of 1420)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:CSV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
South Basic Chemicals JSC is a manufacturer of basic inorganic chemicals. The company operates in the area of manufacturing chemical products and the chemical business. Its other activities include the exploitation and processing of bauxite minerals and, processing of salt product, Production of chemical materials and equipment; processing and manufacturing of specialized equipment, technological pipelines and pipelines for industrial waste water supply industry (not subject to pressure - except recycling of metal waste, electroplating slag, casting metallurgy, Production of fertilizers and nitrogen compounds, Experimental research activities and other services. It offers products such as basic inorganic chemicals, water treatment chemicals, salts, and other products.
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