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YC Inox CoTPE:2034 -0.49%64 Debt-to-Equity is 1.43 as of Jun. 2026, which is 142% above its 10-year median of 0.59. GuruFocus rates TPE:2034 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$16.88 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 548 Steel companies, YC Inox Co ranks worse than 88.32% 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 YC Inox Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2034'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31 Med: 0.59 Max: 1.43
Current: 1.43
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of YC Inox Co was 1.43. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.59.
TPE:2034's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 88.32% of 548
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs TPE:2034: 1.43
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.
YC Inox Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
YC Inox Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for YC Inox 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:2034 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, YC Inox 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.
YC Inox Co Debt-to-Equity vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, YC Inox Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where YC Inox 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.
YC Inox Co (TPE:2034) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.43 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on YC Inox Co and its competitors. This is 142% above median its historical median of 0.59. Over the past decade, YC Inox Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.31 to 1.43. According to the industry distribution chart, YC Inox Co ranks #484 out of 548 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 88.3%.
Is YC Inox Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
YC Inox Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.43 is 142% above median its 10-year median of 0.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 1.43. The Steel industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. YC Inox Co's value of 1.43 is 248.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, YC Inox Co ranks #484 out of 548 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, YC Inox Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YC Inox Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, YC Inox Co ranks #484 out of 548 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places YC Inox Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. YC Inox Co's value of 1.43 is 248.8% above this benchmark. Historically, YC Inox Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.31 to 1.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.59 vs. the industry median of 0.41, YC Inox Co 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 Steel company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Steel companies is 0.41, based on 548 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. YC Inox Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.43 is 248.8% 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 YC Inox Co and its competitors. For the Steel 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. YC Inox Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.43, which is 142% above median its own 10-year median of 0.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YC Inox Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YC Inox Co (TPE:2034) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$16.88, compared to a current price of NT$20.50 — trading 21.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.43, which is 142% above median its 10-year median of 0.59 and 248.8% above the Steel industry median of 0.41. YC Inox Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 13 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 YC Inox Co (TPE:2034), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.43 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 YC Inox Co (TPE:2034) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YC Inox Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$20.50 is trading 21.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$16.88.
GuruFocus considers YC Inox Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2034:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.43 (142% above median its 10-year median of 0.59)
GF Value™: NT$16.88 vs. price of NT$20.50 (21.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 248.8% above the Steel median (#484 of 548)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2034 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
YC Inox Co Ltd is engaged in the production, processing and sale of stainless steel pipes, stainless steel sheets and coils, agency services and international trading of stainless steel products. Its products include welded pipes, welded tubes, sheets and plates, coils, flat bars, angles, U-channels, and checker plates. Its segments include Stainless steel tubes/pipes, Stainless steel sheets/coils, and Others. Geographically it operates in Europe, Asia, America, and Others, with majority of revenue generating from Europe.
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