Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Sanitar CoTPE:1817 +0.39%81 Debt-to-Equity is 0.05 as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 0.10. GuruFocus rates TPE:1817 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$38.63 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,747 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Sanitar Co ranks better than 87.98% 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 Sanitar Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1817'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.1 Max: 0.3
Current: 0.05
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Sanitar Co was 0.30. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.10.
TPE:1817's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 87.98% of 1747
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs TPE:1817: 0.05
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.
Sanitar Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Sanitar Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Sanitar Co'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.
TPE:1817 vs PG, CL, KVUE: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Sanitar Co'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.
Sanitar Co Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sanitar Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanitar Co'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.
Sanitar Co (TPE:1817) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Sanitar Co and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 0.10. Over the past decade, Sanitar Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanitar Co ranks #210 out of 1747 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 12%.
Is Sanitar Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Sanitar Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.30. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Sanitar Co's value of 0.05 is 87.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanitar Co ranks #210 out of 1747 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sanitar Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanitar Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Sanitar Co ranks #210 out of 1747 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Sanitar Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Sanitar Co's value of 0.05 is 87.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Sanitar Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.10 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Sanitar Co 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.41, based on 1,747 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. Sanitar Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 is 87.8% 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 Sanitar Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. Sanitar Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanitar Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanitar Co (TPE:1817) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$38.63, compared to a current price of NT$38.55 — trading 0.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.10 and 87.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.41. Sanitar Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Sanitar Co (TPE:1817), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05 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 Sanitar Co (TPE:1817) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanitar Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$38.55 is trading 0.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$38.63.
GuruFocus considers Sanitar Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1817:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.05 (50% below median its 10-year median of 0.10)
GF Value™: NT$38.63 vs. price of NT$38.55 (0.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 87.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#210 of 1747)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1817 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanitar Co Ltd is engaged in the design, manufacturing, and sale of sanitary porcelain and water outlet products. Its product portfolio includes toilet goods, lavatories, washbasins, faucets, bathtubs, and related accessories. The group operates through two reportable segments: the Taiwan sanitary porcelain segment and the Vietnam sanitary porcelain segment. Both segments are involved in manufacturing and trading sanitary porcelain and water outlet products, and are managed separately due to their distinct business strategies. The company derives the majority of its revenue from Taiwan.
81GF Score
Get the complete analysis for TPE:1817
Debt-to-Equity is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
TPE:1817 has been successfully added to your 
