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Hoa Phat Group JSCSTC:HPG -2.52%92 Debt-to-Equity is 0.70 as of Jun. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 0.69. GuruFocus rates STC:HPG with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫33,871.92 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 548 Steel companies, Hoa Phat Group JSC ranks worse than 67.15% 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 Hoa Phat Group JSC's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
STC:HPG'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31 Med: 0.69 Max: 0.92
Current: 0.7
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Hoa Phat Group JSC was 0.92. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.69.
STC:HPG's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 67.15% of 548
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.405
vs STC:HPG: 0.70
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.
Hoa Phat Group JSC Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Hoa Phat Group JSC Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hoa Phat Group 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.
STC:HPG vs NUE, STLD, RS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Hoa Phat Group 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.
Hoa Phat Group JSC Debt-to-Equity vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Hoa Phat Group JSC's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hoa Phat Group 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.
Hoa Phat Group JSC (STC:HPG) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.70 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Hoa Phat Group JSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.69. Over the past decade, Hoa Phat Group JSC's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.31 to 0.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Hoa Phat Group JSC ranks #368 out of 548 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 67.2%.
Is Hoa Phat Group JSC's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Hoa Phat Group JSC's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.70 is near median its 10-year median of 0.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 0.92. The Steel industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Hoa Phat Group JSC's value of 0.70 is 72.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hoa Phat Group JSC ranks #368 out of 548 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hoa Phat Group JSC has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hoa Phat Group JSC's Debt-to-Equity compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Hoa Phat Group JSC ranks #368 out of 548 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Hoa Phat Group JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Hoa Phat Group JSC's value of 0.70 is 72.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Hoa Phat Group JSC's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.31 to 0.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.69 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Hoa Phat Group 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 Steel company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Steel companies is 0.41, based on 548 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. Hoa Phat Group JSC's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.70 is 72.8% 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 Hoa Phat Group JSC and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hoa Phat Group JSC's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.70, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hoa Phat Group JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hoa Phat Group JSC (STC:HPG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫33,871.92, compared to a current price of ₫21,300.00 — trading 37.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.70, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.69 and 72.8% above the Steel industry median of 0.41. Hoa Phat Group JSC's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Hoa Phat Group JSC (STC:HPG), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.70 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 Hoa Phat Group JSC (STC:HPG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hoa Phat Group JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫21,300.00 is trading 37.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫33,871.92.
GuruFocus considers Hoa Phat Group JSC to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STC:HPG:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.70 (near median its 10-year median of 0.69)
GF Value™: ₫33,871.92 vs. price of ₫21,300.00 (37.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 72.8% above the Steel median (#368 of 548)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:HPG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hoa Phat Group JSC is engaged in the business of steel production and trading. The company operates through four segments which include Production and trading of steel:, Other industrial production, Construction and development of real estate, and Agriculture. The core segment for operations is the steel production and trading accounts for the majority of the Groups revenue.
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