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WF InternationalWXM +3.40%16 Debt-to-Equity is 0.74 as of Sep. 2025, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 0.77. GuruFocus rates WXM with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 148 Industrial Distribution companies, WF International ranks worse than 68.92% 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 WF International's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
WXM'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58 Med: 0.77 Max: 2.4
Current: 0.74
During the past 5 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of WF International was 2.40. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 0.77.
WXM's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 68.92% of 148
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.49
vs WXM: 0.74
WF International (NAS:WXM) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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.
WF International Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
WF International Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WF International'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 Industrial Distribution subindustry, WF International'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.
WF International Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, WF International's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WF International'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.
WF International (WXM) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.74 as of Sep. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on WF International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.77. Over the past decade, WF International's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.58 to 2.40. According to the industry distribution chart, WF International ranks #102 out of 148 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 68.9%.
Is WF International's Debt-to-Equity too high?
WF International's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.74 is near median its 10-year median of 0.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 2.40. The Industrial Distribution industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49. WF International's value of 0.74 is 51% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WF International ranks #102 out of 148 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, WF International has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WF International's Debt-to-Equity compare to TLIH and GWW?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, WF International ranks #102 out of 148 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places WF International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49. WF International's value of 0.74 is 51% above this benchmark. Historically, WF International's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.58 to 2.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.77 vs. the industry median of 0.49, WF International 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.49, based on 148 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. WF International's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.74 is 51% 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 WF International and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WF International's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.74, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WF International stock overvalued right now?
WF International (WXM) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.74. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.74, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.77 and 51% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.49. WF International's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 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 WF International (WXM), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.74 as of Sep. 2025. 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.
WF International Ltd is engaged in the provision of supply, installation, fitting-out and maintenance services for HVAC system and floor heating systems. It provides the supply, installation and fitting-out services for HVAC systems for large-scaled commercial projects consisting of offices, hotels, manufactures, airports and hospitals, such as the International Finance Square HVAC projects across China, Chengdu Vanke Charm City, Chengdu Raffles Plaza, Chengdu Yinshi Plaza, Chengdu Metro No. Ten Line, and Panzhihua Jinhai Hotel.
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