Swire PropertiesSWPFF 64 Debt-to-Equity is 0.19 as of Dec. 2025, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 0.13. GuruFocus rates SWPFF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,539 Real Estate companies, Swire Properties ranks better than 78.56% 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 Swire Properties's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SWPFF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08 Med: 0.13 Max: 0.19
Current: 0.19
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Swire Properties was 0.19. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.13.
SWPFF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 78.56% of 1539
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.73
vs SWPFF: 0.19
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.
Swire Properties Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Swire Properties Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Swire Properties'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.
SWPFF vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Swire Properties'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.
Swire Properties Debt-to-Equity vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Swire Properties's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Swire Properties'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.
Swire Properties (SWPFF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.19 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Swire Properties and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 0.13. Over the past decade, Swire Properties' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.08 to 0.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Swire Properties ranks #330 out of 1539 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 21.4%.
Is Swire Properties' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Swire Properties' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.19 is 46% above median its 10-year median of 0.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 0.19. The Real Estate industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.73. Swire Properties' value of 0.19 is 74% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Swire Properties ranks #330 out of 1539 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Swire Properties has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Swire Properties' Debt-to-Equity compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Swire Properties ranks #330 out of 1539 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Swire Properties in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.73. Swire Properties' value of 0.19 is 74% below this benchmark. Historically, Swire Properties' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.08 to 0.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.13 vs. the industry median of 0.73, Swire Properties has consistently been below 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 1,539 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. Swire Properties's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.19 is 74% below 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 Swire Properties 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. Swire Properties's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.19, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 0.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Swire Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swire Properties (SWPFF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.48, compared to a current price of $2.60 — trading 4.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.19, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 0.13 and 74% below the Real Estate industry median of 0.73. Swire Properties' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 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 Swire Properties (SWPFF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.19 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 Swire Properties (SWPFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swire Properties stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.60 is trading 4.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.48.
GuruFocus considers Swire Properties to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SWPFF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.19 (46% above median its 10-year median of 0.13)
GF Value™: $2.48 vs. price of $2.60 (4.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 74% below the Real Estate median (#330 of 1539)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SWPFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Swire Properties is a Hong Kong-based property investor and Hong Kong's largest office landlord. Its Hong Kong portfolio provides more than 13 million square feet of gross floor area, with its portfolio of grade A office contributing over 9 million square feet. The firm also holds investment properties and development projects in China, the United States, and Southeast Asia. Rental income accounts for more than 60% of its total revenue, with property development and hotel operations contributing the balance. The company was listed in 2012. Parent company Swire Pacific holds an 83% stake.
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