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Wereldhave NVWRDEF 52 Debt-to-Equity is 1.02 as of Jun. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates WRDEF with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.91 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 684 REITs companies, Wereldhave NV ranks worse than 68.57% 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 Wereldhave NV's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
WRDEF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75 Med: 1 Max: 1.13
Current: 1.02
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Wereldhave NV was 1.13. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 1.00.
WRDEF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 68.57% of 684
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.78
vs WRDEF: 1.02
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.
Wereldhave NV Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Wereldhave NV Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wereldhave 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.
For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Wereldhave 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.
Wereldhave NV Debt-to-Equity vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Wereldhave NV's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wereldhave 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.
Wereldhave NV (WRDEF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.02 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Wereldhave NV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, Wereldhave NV's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.75 to 1.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Wereldhave NV ranks #469 out of 684 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 68.6%.
Is Wereldhave NV's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Wereldhave NV's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.02 is near median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 1.13. The REITs industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. Wereldhave NV's value of 1.02 is 30.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wereldhave NV ranks #469 out of 684 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Wereldhave NV has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wereldhave NV's Debt-to-Equity compare to SPG and O?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Wereldhave NV ranks #469 out of 684 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Wereldhave NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. Wereldhave NV's value of 1.02 is 30.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Wereldhave NV's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.75 to 1.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.00 vs. the industry median of 0.78, Wereldhave 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 REITs company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among REITs companies is 0.78, based on 684 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. Wereldhave NV's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.02 is 30.8% 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 Wereldhave NV and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wereldhave NV's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.02, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wereldhave NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wereldhave NV (WRDEF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.91, compared to a current price of $25.75 — trading 61.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.02, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.00 and 30.8% above the REITs industry median of 0.78. Wereldhave NV's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 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 Wereldhave NV (WRDEF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.02 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 Wereldhave NV (WRDEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wereldhave NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $25.75 is trading 61.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.91.
GuruFocus considers Wereldhave NV to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WRDEF:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.02 (near median its 10-year median of 1.00)
GF Value™: $15.91 vs. price of $25.75 (61.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.8% above the REITs median (#469 of 684)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WRDEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wereldhave NV is a Dutch real estate investment company that owns and operates shopping centers in northwest continental Europe. The company's properties are located in large regional cities in the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, and France. Its Full Service Centers contribute to a finer everyday life for visitors and finer business for tenants by offering a one-stop location for groceries, shopping, leisure, relaxation, sports, health, work, and other daily needs. The group principally generates revenue from leasing retail space to tenants, which include fashion and accessories stores, restaurants and cafes, consumer electronics retailers, and homeware and household shops.
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