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Nam Kim Steel JSCSTC:NKG 74 Debt-to-Equity is 1.12 as of Jun. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 1.03. GuruFocus rates STC:NKG with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫10,124.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 547 Steel companies, Nam Kim Steel JSC ranks worse than 82.82% 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 Nam Kim Steel JSC's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
STC:NKG'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.67 Med: 1.03 Max: 3.21
Current: 1.12
During the past 12 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Nam Kim Steel JSC was 3.21. The lowest was 0.67. And the median was 1.03.
STC:NKG's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 82.82% of 547
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs STC:NKG: 1.12
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.
Nam Kim Steel JSC Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Nam Kim Steel JSC Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nam Kim Steel 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:NKG vs NUE, STLD, RS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Nam Kim Steel 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.
Nam Kim Steel JSC Debt-to-Equity vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Nam Kim Steel JSC's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nam Kim Steel 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.
Nam Kim Steel JSC (STC:NKG) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.12 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Nam Kim Steel JSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.03. Over the past decade, Nam Kim Steel JSC's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.67 to 3.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Nam Kim Steel JSC ranks #453 out of 547 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 82.8%.
Is Nam Kim Steel JSC's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Nam Kim Steel JSC's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.12 is near median its 10-year median of 1.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.67 to a high of 3.21. The Steel industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Nam Kim Steel JSC's value of 1.12 is 173.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nam Kim Steel JSC ranks #453 out of 547 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nam Kim Steel JSC has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nam Kim Steel JSC's Debt-to-Equity compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Nam Kim Steel JSC ranks #453 out of 547 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Nam Kim Steel JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Nam Kim Steel JSC's value of 1.12 is 173.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Nam Kim Steel JSC's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.67 to 3.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.03 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Nam Kim Steel 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 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. Nam Kim Steel JSC's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.12 is 173.2% 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 Nam Kim Steel 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. Nam Kim Steel JSC's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.12, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nam Kim Steel JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nam Kim Steel JSC (STC:NKG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫10,124.40, compared to a current price of ₫10,800.00 — trading 6.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.12, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.03 and 173.2% above the Steel industry median of 0.41. Nam Kim Steel JSC's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Nam Kim Steel JSC (STC:NKG), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.12 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 Nam Kim Steel JSC (STC:NKG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nam Kim Steel JSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₫10,800.00 is trading 6.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₫10,124.40.
GuruFocus considers Nam Kim Steel JSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STC:NKG:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.12 (near median its 10-year median of 1.03)
GF Value™: ₫10,124.40 vs. price of ₫10,800.00 (6.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 173.2% above the Steel median (#453 of 547)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:NKG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nam Kim Steel JSC through its subsidiaries manufactures of other metal products, production of steel tole: galvanized, aluminium-zinc alloy coated, steel sheets (galvalume), steel sheets coated, galvanized coating; Production of iron, steel, cast iron, production of steel pipes, steel and rolled steel products, cold rolled steel, galvanized steel, black steel tape, galvanized steel tape; Wholesale of metals and metals ores, details: wholesale iron and steel; Mechanical processing, handling and metal coating; Trading scrap; and Road transportation services; logistics services, cargo handling services; leasing of transport vehicles and other transport-related support services.
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