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Cemento PolpaicoXSGO:POLPAICO 55 Debt-to-Equity is 0.47 as of Jun. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 0.62. GuruFocus rates XSGO:POLPAICO with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP6,734.73. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 377 Building Materials companies, Cemento Polpaico ranks worse than 59.95% 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 Cemento Polpaico's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XSGO:POLPAICO'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14 Med: 0.62 Max: 1.36
Current: 0.47
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Cemento Polpaico was 1.36. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.62.
XSGO:POLPAICO's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 59.95% of 377
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 0.35
vs XSGO:POLPAICO: 0.47
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.
Cemento Polpaico Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Cemento Polpaico Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cemento Polpaico'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.
XSGO:POLPAICO vs CRH, MLM, VMC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Cemento Polpaico'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.
Cemento Polpaico Debt-to-Equity vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Cemento Polpaico's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cemento Polpaico'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.
Cemento Polpaico (XSGO:POLPAICO) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.47 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Cemento Polpaico and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 0.62. Over the past decade, Cemento Polpaico's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.14 to 1.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Cemento Polpaico ranks #226 out of 377 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 59.9%.
Is Cemento Polpaico's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Cemento Polpaico's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.47 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 0.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 1.36. The Building Materials industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.35. Cemento Polpaico's value of 0.47 is 34.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cemento Polpaico ranks #226 out of 377 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cemento Polpaico has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cemento Polpaico's Debt-to-Equity compare to CRH and MLM?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Cemento Polpaico ranks #226 out of 377 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Cemento Polpaico in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.35. Cemento Polpaico's value of 0.47 is 34.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Cemento Polpaico's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.14 to 1.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.62 vs. the industry median of 0.35, Cemento Polpaico 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 Building Materials company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Building Materials companies is 0.35, based on 377 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. Cemento Polpaico's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.47 is 34.3% 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 Cemento Polpaico and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cemento Polpaico's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.47, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 0.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cemento Polpaico stock overvalued right now?
Cemento Polpaico (XSGO:POLPAICO) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.47. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP6,734.73, compared to a current price of CLP7,661.00 — trading 13.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.47, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 0.62 and 34.3% above the Building Materials industry median of 0.35. Cemento Polpaico's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Cemento Polpaico (XSGO:POLPAICO), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.47 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 Cemento Polpaico (XSGO:POLPAICO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cemento Polpaico stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CLP7,661.00 is trading 13.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CLP6,734.73.
Key valuation signals for XSGO:POLPAICO:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.47 (24% below median its 10-year median of 0.62)
GF Value™: CLP6,734.73 vs. price of CLP7,661.00 (13.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.3% above the Building Materials median (#226 of 377)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSGO:POLPAICO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cemento Polpaico SA is engaged in the production and marketing of cement and limes. It manufactures ready-mixed concrete & cement. Its products include cement, concrete, aggregates, coprocessing. It also offers technical advisory services; call center services & supplies aggregates & pre-mixed concrete works for constructions.
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