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The Smarter Web CompanyTSWCF +1.55%12 Debt-to-Equity is 0.18 as of Apr. 2026, which is 500% above its 10-year median of 0.03. GuruFocus rates TSWCF with a GF Score™ of 12/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,243 Software companies, The Smarter Web Company ranks better than 52.61% 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 The Smarter Web Company's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSWCF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.09 Med: 0.03 Max: 0.18
Current: 0.18
During the past 4 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of The Smarter Web Company was 0.18. The lowest was -1.09. And the median was 0.03.
TSWCF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 52.61% of 2243
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.2
vs TSWCF: 0.18
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.
The Smarter Web Company Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
The Smarter Web Company 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.
TSWCF vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, The Smarter Web Company'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.
The Smarter Web Company Debt-to-Equity vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, The Smarter Web Company's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Smarter Web Company'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.
The Smarter Web Company (TSWCF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.18 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on The Smarter Web Company and its competitors. This is 500% above median its historical median of 0.03. According to the industry distribution chart, The Smarter Web Company ranks #1063 out of 2243 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 47.4%.
Is The Smarter Web Company's Debt-to-Equity too high?
The Smarter Web Company's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.18 is 500% above median its 10-year median of 0.03. The Software industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.20. The Smarter Web Company's value of 0.18 is 10% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Smarter Web Company ranks #1063 out of 2243 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Smarter Web Company has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Smarter Web Company's Debt-to-Equity compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, The Smarter Web Company ranks #1063 out of 2243 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts The Smarter Web Company in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.20. The Smarter Web Company's value of 0.18 is 10% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.03 vs. the industry median of 0.20, The Smarter Web Company 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 Software company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Software companies is 0.20, based on 2,243 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. The Smarter Web Company's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.18 is 10% 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 The Smarter Web Company and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Smarter Web Company's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.18, which is 500% above median its own 10-year median of 0.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Smarter Web Company stock overvalued right now?
The Smarter Web Company (TSWCF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.18. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.18, which is 500% above median its 10-year median of 0.03 and 10% below the Software industry median of 0.20. The Smarter Web Company's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 with 4 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 The Smarter Web Company (TSWCF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.18 as of Apr. 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.
The Smarter Web Company PLC is a UK-based web design and online marketing business. Through its operating subsidiary, the company provides customized, mobile-compatible websites and related digital services to small and medium-sized enterprises, start-ups, and owner-managed businesses. It has one operating segment, being the provision of website development services. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the provision of website design services.
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