Star HoldingsSTHO +0.89%55 Debt-to-Equity is 0.87 as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 0.61. GuruFocus rates STHO with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,542 Real Estate companies, Star Holdings ranks worse than 56.29% 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 Star Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
STHO'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.61 Max: 1.07
Current: 0.87
During the past 5 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Star Holdings was 1.07. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.61.
STHO's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 56.29% of 1542
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.73
vs STHO: 0.87
Star Holdings (NAS:STHO) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Star Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Star Holdings Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Star Holdings'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.
STHO vs CNXX, CPTP, ASPS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Star Holdings'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.
Star Holdings Debt-to-Equity vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Star Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Holdings'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.
Star Holdings (STHO) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.87 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Star Holdings and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 0.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Holdings ranks #868 out of 1542 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 56.3%.
Is Star Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Star Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.87 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 0.61. The Real Estate industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.73. Star Holdings' value of 0.87 is 19.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Star Holdings ranks #868 out of 1542 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Star Holdings has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to CNXX and CPTP?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Star Holdings ranks #868 out of 1542 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Star Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.73. Star Holdings' value of 0.87 is 19.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.61 vs. the industry median of 0.73, Star Holdings 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 Real Estate company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Real Estate companies is 0.73, based on 1,542 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. Star Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.87 is 19.2% 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 Star Holdings and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.87, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 0.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Holdings (STHO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.39, compared to a current price of $9.18 — trading 2.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.87, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 0.61 and 19.2% above the Real Estate industry median of 0.73. Star Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Star Holdings (STHO), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.87 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 Star Holdings (STHO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.18 is trading 2.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.39.
GuruFocus considers Star Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STHO:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.87 (43% above median its 10-year median of 0.61)
GF Value™: $9.39 vs. price of $9.18 (2.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19.2% above the Real Estate median (#868 of 1542)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STHO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Star Holdings engages in non-ground lease-related businesses, including real estate finance, operating properties, and land and development. Its portfolio is comprised of its interests in Asbury and Magnolia Green residential development projects, a portfolio of commercial real estate properties, and loans that are being marketed for sale. The Company operates its business through one reportable and operating segment that focuses on realizing value for shareholders by generating cash flows through active asset management and sales of its existing loans, operating properties, and land and development properties.
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