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Hoa Sen GroupSTC:HSG +3.98%82 Debt-to-Equity is 0.72 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 0.78. GuruFocus rates STC:HSG with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫13,824.60 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 547 Steel companies, Hoa Sen Group ranks worse than 68.19% 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 Sen Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
STC:HSG'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27 Med: 0.78 Max: 3.12
Current: 0.72
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Hoa Sen Group was 3.12. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.78.
STC:HSG's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 68.19% of 547
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.4
vs STC:HSG: 0.72
Hoa Sen Group (STC:HSG) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Hoa Sen Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Hoa Sen Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hoa Sen Group'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:HSG vs NUE, STLD, RS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Hoa Sen Group'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 Sen Group Debt-to-Equity vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Hoa Sen Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hoa Sen Group'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 Sen Group (STC:HSG) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.72 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Hoa Sen Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.78. Over the past decade, Hoa Sen Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.27 to 3.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Hoa Sen Group ranks #373 out of 547 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 68.2%.
Is Hoa Sen Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Hoa Sen Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.72 is near median its 10-year median of 0.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 3.12. The Steel industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Hoa Sen Group's value of 0.72 is 80% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hoa Sen Group ranks #373 out of 547 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hoa Sen Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hoa Sen Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Hoa Sen Group ranks #373 out of 547 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Hoa Sen Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Hoa Sen Group's value of 0.72 is 80% above this benchmark. Historically, Hoa Sen Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.27 to 3.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.78 vs. the industry median of 0.40, Hoa Sen Group 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 0.40, based on 547 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 Sen Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.72 is 80% 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 Sen Group and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hoa Sen Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.72, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hoa Sen Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hoa Sen Group (STC:HSG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫13,824.60, compared to a current price of ₫10,450.00 — trading 24.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.72, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.78 and 80% above the Steel industry median of 0.40. Hoa Sen Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Hoa Sen Group (STC:HSG), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.72 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 Hoa Sen Group (STC:HSG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hoa Sen Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫10,450.00 is trading 24.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫13,824.60.
GuruFocus considers Hoa Sen Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STC:HSG:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.72 (near median its 10-year median of 0.78)
GF Value™: ₫13,824.60 vs. price of ₫10,450.00 (24.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 80% above the Steel median (#373 of 547)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:HSG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hoa Sen Group is engaged in the production of roofing sheets made of galvanized steel, zinc-aluminum alloy, painted galvanized steel, and other alloy types; steel purlins and galvanized purlins; black steel pipes, galvanized steel pipes, alloy-coated steel pipes; galvanized steel mesh, galvanized steel wire, and other steel wire products; and cold rolled steel coils. The Group is also involved in the production and sale of construction materials, including plastic pipes and plastic pipe accessories, buying and selling construction materials, production materials, and consumer goods, warehouse leasing and cargo transportation services, industrial and civil construction, leasing of machinery, equipment, and other tangible items, and hotel business, catering services, and commercial centers.
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