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Pepco Group NVWAR:PCO +1.57%67 Debt-to-Equity is 11.31 as of Mar. 2026, which is 525% above its 10-year median of 1.81. GuruFocus rates WAR:PCO with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of zł21.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 278 Retail - Defensive companies, Pepco Group NV ranks worse than 99.64% 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 Pepco Group NV's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:PCO'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.87 Med: 1.81 Max: 11.31
Current: 11.31
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Pepco Group NV was 11.31. The lowest was 0.87. And the median was 1.81.
WAR:PCO's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 99.64% of 278
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.55
vs WAR:PCO: 11.31
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.
Pepco Group NV Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Pepco Group NV Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pepco Group NV'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.
WAR:PCO vs WMT, COST, TGT: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Pepco Group NV'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.
Pepco Group NV Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Pepco Group NV's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pepco Group NV'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.
Pepco Group NV (WAR:PCO) has a Debt-to-Equity of 11.31 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Pepco Group NV and its competitors. This is 525% above median its historical median of 1.81. Over the past decade, Pepco Group NV's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.87 to 11.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Pepco Group NV ranks #277 out of 278 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 99.6%.
Is Pepco Group NV's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Pepco Group NV's current Debt-to-Equity of 11.31 is 525% above median its 10-year median of 1.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.87 to a high of 11.31. The Retail - Defensive industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.55. Pepco Group NV's value of 11.31 is 1956.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pepco Group NV ranks #277 out of 278 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pepco Group NV has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pepco Group NV's Debt-to-Equity compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Pepco Group NV ranks #277 out of 278 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Pepco Group NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.55. Pepco Group NV's value of 11.31 is 1956.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Pepco Group NV's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.87 to 11.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.81 vs. the industry median of 0.55, Pepco Group NV 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.55, based on 278 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. Pepco Group NV's current Debt-to-Equity of 11.31 is 1956.4% 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 Pepco Group NV and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pepco Group NV's current Debt-to-Equity is 11.31, which is 525% above median its own 10-year median of 1.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pepco Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pepco Group NV (WAR:PCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł21.85, compared to a current price of zł47.11 — trading 115.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 11.31, which is 525% above median its 10-year median of 1.81 and 1956.4% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.55. Pepco Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 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 Pepco Group NV (WAR:PCO), the current Debt-to-Equity is 11.31 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 Pepco Group NV (WAR:PCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pepco Group NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of zł47.11 is trading 115.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł21.85.
GuruFocus considers Pepco Group NV to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:PCO:
Debt-to-Equity: 11.31 (525% above median its 10-year median of 1.81)
GF Value™: zł21.85 vs. price of zł47.11 (115.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1956.4% above the Retail - Defensive median (#277 of 278)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:PCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pepco Group NV is a pan-European, multi-format discount chain of multi-branch stores under the Pepco, Dealz, and Poundland brands. The group's stores offer clothing, home furnishings, including toys and seasonal products, as well as FMCG products. The revenue is derived from geographical segments, namely the United Kingdom, Poland, the Republic of Ireland, and the Rest of Europe.
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