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Sun InternationalSVUFF 75 Debt-to-Equity is 1.76 as of Dec. 2025, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 3.17. GuruFocus rates SVUFF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.00. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 719 Travel & Leisure companies, Sun International ranks worse than 83.31% 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 Sun International's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SVUFF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.45 Med: 3.17 Max: 5.61
Current: 1.76
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Sun International was 5.61. The lowest was -6.45. And the median was 3.17.
SVUFF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 83.31% of 719
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 0.43
vs SVUFF: 1.76
Sun International (OTCPK:SVUFF) 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.
Sun International Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Sun International Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sun International'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.
SVUFF vs LVS, MGM, WYNN: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Resorts & Casinos subindustry, Sun International'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.
Sun International Debt-to-Equity vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sun International's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sun International'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.
Sun International (SVUFF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.76 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Sun International and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 3.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Sun International ranks #599 out of 719 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 83.3%.
Is Sun International's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Sun International's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.76 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 3.17. The Travel & Leisure industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. Sun International's value of 1.76 is 309.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sun International ranks #599 out of 719 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sun International has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sun International's Debt-to-Equity compare to LVS and MGM?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Sun International ranks #599 out of 719 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Sun International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. Sun International's value of 1.76 is 309.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.17 vs. the industry median of 0.43, Sun International 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Travel & Leisure companies is 0.43, based on 719 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. Sun International's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.76 is 309.3% 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 Sun International and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sun International's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.76, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 3.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sun International stock overvalued right now?
Sun International (SVUFF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 1.76. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.00, compared to a current price of $2.21 — trading 10.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.76, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 3.17 and 309.3% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 0.43. Sun International's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Sun International (SVUFF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.76 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Sun International (SVUFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.21 is trading 10.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.00.
Key valuation signals for SVUFF:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.76 (44% below median its 10-year median of 3.17)
GF Value™: $2.00 vs. price of $2.21 (10.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 309.3% above the Travel & Leisure median (#599 of 719)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SVUFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sun International Ltd is mainly engaged in the development of integrated gaming, hospitality, and leisure destinations in South Africa. Its assets include urban casinos, an online betting business, limited payout machines (LPMs), and hotels and resorts, which offer adventures in luxury destinations that are complemented by personal service. Some of the company's casinos, resorts, and hotels are GrandWest, Sun Time Square, Sun Time Square, Wild Coast Sun, The Table Bay Hotel, and Sun City, among others. Its operating segments are: Urban Casinos, which generate maximum revenue, Resorts and Hotels, Sun Slots group, and Sunbet group.
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