SHP Celex a.d (XBLB:CELX-R-A) Debt-to-Equity: 2.29 (As of Dec. 2013)

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What is SHP Celex a.d Debt-to-Equity?

SHP Celex a.d XBLB:CELX-R-A Debt-to-Equity is 2.29 as of Dec. 2013.

SHP Celex a.d's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 was BAM1.21 Mil. SHP Celex a.d's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 was BAM16.32 Mil. SHP Celex a.d's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 was BAM7.65 Mil. SHP Celex a.d's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 was 2.29.

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 SHP Celex a.d's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

XBLB:CELX-R-A's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 0.41
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-Equity only.

SHP Celex a.d  (XBLB:CELX-R-A) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.

Be Aware

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.

SHP Celex a.d Debt-to-Equity Related Terms

SHP Celex a.d Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SHP Celex a.d'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.

SHP Celex a.d Debt-to-Equity Chart

SHP Celex a.d Annual Data
Trend Dec12 Dec13
Debt-to-Equity
2.09 2.29

SHP Celex a.d Semi-Annual Data
Dec12 Dec13
Debt-to-Equity 2.09 2.29

XBLB:CELX-R-A vs RBCL, PNAT, JOEY: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, SHP Celex a.d'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.

SHP Celex a.d Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, SHP Celex a.d's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SHP Celex a.d's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


SHP Celex a.d Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

SHP Celex a.d's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2013 is calculated as

Debt to Equity=Total Debt / Total Stockholders Equity
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Stockholders Equity
=(1.213 + 16.319) / 7.651
=2.29

SHP Celex a.d's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 is calculated as

Debt to Equity=Total Debt / Total Stockholders Equity
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Stockholders Equity
=(1.213 + 16.319) / 7.651
=2.29

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Equity →
What does a Debt-to-Equity of 2.29 mean?
SHP Celex a.d (XBLB:CELX-R-A) has a Debt-to-Equity of 2.29 as of Dec. 2013. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on SHP Celex a.d and its competitors.
Is SHP Celex a.d's Debt-to-Equity too high?
SHP Celex a.d's current Debt-to-Equity is 2.29. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. SHP Celex a.d's value of 2.29 is 458.5% above this industry median.
How does SHP Celex a.d's Debt-to-Equity compare to RBCL and PNAT?
SHP Celex a.d's Debt-to-Equity of 2.29 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. SHP Celex a.d's value of 2.29 is 458.5% above this benchmark. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.41, based on 1,744 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. SHP Celex a.d's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.29 is 458.5% 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 SHP Celex a.d and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. SHP Celex a.d's current Debt-to-Equity is 2.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SHP Celex a.d stock overvalued right now?
SHP Celex a.d (XBLB:CELX-R-A) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 2.29. The current Debt-to-Equity is 2.29 and 458.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.41. 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 SHP Celex a.d (XBLB:CELX-R-A), the current Debt-to-Equity is 2.29 as of Dec. 2013. 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.

SHP Celex a.d Business Description

Address Veljka Mladjenoviaea bb, Banja Luka, BIH, 78102
SHP Celex a.d. operates in the industry of household and personal products. The company is engaged in manufacturing of hygienic papers in Central and South Eastern Europe. The products of the company include toilet paper, kitchen towels, handkerchiefs, facial tissues, and napkins.