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 Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC was 1.08. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.17.
STC:PPC's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked *
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry.
Industry Median: 0.85 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-Equity only.
Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC (STC:PPC) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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.
Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Pha Lai Thermal Power 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:PPC vs CEG, VST, NRG: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Pha Lai Thermal Power 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.
Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC Debt-to-Equity vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pha Lai Thermal Power 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.
Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC (STC:PPC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC and its competitors. Over the past decade, Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 1.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC ranks #999999 out of 391 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry.
Is Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 1.08. Based on the distribution chart, Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC ranks #999999 out of 391 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC's Debt-to-Equity compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC ranks #999999 out of 391 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.85. Historically, Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 1.08 over the past decade. 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 0.85, based on 391 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. 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 Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC (STC:PPC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫11,887.29, compared to a current price of ₫9,310.00 — trading 21.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC (STC:PPC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00 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 Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC (STC:PPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫9,310.00 is trading 21.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫11,887.29.
GuruFocus considers Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STC:PPC:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.00
GF Value™: ₫11,887.29 vs. price of ₫9,310.00 (21.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:PPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC operates as a coal-fired power plant in Vietnam. It is engaged in the operation, maintenance, and management of the thermal power plant in Hai Duong Province for electricity generation and distribution.
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