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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 Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2025'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.36 Max: 1.16
Current: 0.28
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co was 1.16. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.36.
TPE:2025's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 63.99% of 547
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.4
vs TPE:2025: 0.28
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.
Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co 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.
Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co Debt-to-Equity Chart
TPE:2025 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Chien Shing Stainless Steel 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.
Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co Debt-to-Equity vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chien Shing Stainless Steel 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.
Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co (TPE:2025) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.28 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 0.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co ranks #197 out of 547 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 36%.
Is Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.28 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 0.36. The Steel industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co's value of 0.28 is 30% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co ranks #197 out of 547 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co ranks #197 out of 547 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co's value of 0.28 is 30% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 0.40, Chien Shing Stainless Steel 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 Steel company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Steel companies is 0.40, based on 547 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. Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.28 is 30% 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 Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.28, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co (TPE:2025) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$20.74, compared to a current price of NT$12.55 — trading 39.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.28, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 30% below the Steel industry median of 0.40. Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co (TPE:2025), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 as of Jun. 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 Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co (TPE:2025) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$12.55 is trading 39.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$20.74.
GuruFocus considers Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2025:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.28 (22% below median its 10-year median of 0.36)
GF Value™: NT$20.74 vs. price of NT$12.55 (39.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30% below the Steel median (#197 of 547)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2025 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co Ltd is active in the stainless steel business in Taiwan. Its primary business activities include the processing, manufacturing, and trading of various stainless steel products. The Company does not have foreign operations.
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