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EPH European Property HoldingsXSWX:EPH 62 Debt-to-Equity is 0.87 as of Dec. 2025, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 1.43. GuruFocus rates XSWX:EPH with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €33.69 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,541 Real Estate companies, EPH European Property Holdings ranks worse than 56.39% 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 EPH European Property Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:EPH'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.87 Med: 1.43 Max: 2.12
Current: 0.87
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of EPH European Property Holdings was 2.12. The lowest was 0.87. And the median was 1.43.
XSWX:EPH's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 56.39% of 1541
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.73
vs XSWX:EPH: 0.87
EPH European Property Holdings (XSWX:EPH) 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.
EPH European Property Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
EPH European Property Holdings Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
EPH European Property Holdings Debt-to-Equity Chart
XSWX:EPH vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, EPH European Property Holdings'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.
EPH European Property Holdings Debt-to-Equity vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, EPH European Property Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EPH European Property Holdings'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.
EPH European Property Holdings (XSWX:EPH) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.87 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on EPH European Property Holdings and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 1.43. Over the past decade, EPH European Property Holdings' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.87 to 2.12. According to the industry distribution chart, EPH European Property Holdings ranks #869 out of 1541 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 56.4%.
Is EPH European Property Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
EPH European Property Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.87 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 1.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.87 to a high of 2.12. The Real Estate industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.73. EPH European Property Holdings' value of 0.87 is 19.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EPH European Property Holdings ranks #869 out of 1541 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, EPH European Property Holdings has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EPH European Property Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, EPH European Property Holdings ranks #869 out of 1541 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places EPH European Property Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.73. EPH European Property Holdings' value of 0.87 is 19.2% above this benchmark. Historically, EPH European Property Holdings' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.87 to 2.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.43 vs. the industry median of 0.73, EPH European Property Holdings 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 Real Estate company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Real Estate companies is 0.73, based on 1,541 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. EPH European Property Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.87 is 19.2% 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 EPH European Property Holdings and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EPH European Property Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.87, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 1.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EPH European Property Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EPH European Property Holdings (XSWX:EPH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.69, compared to a current price of €19.00 — trading 43.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.87, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 1.43 and 19.2% above the Real Estate industry median of 0.73. EPH European Property Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 6 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 EPH European Property Holdings (XSWX:EPH), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.87 as of Dec. 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.
Is EPH European Property Holdings (XSWX:EPH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EPH European Property Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €19.00 is trading 43.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €33.69.
GuruFocus considers EPH European Property Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:EPH:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.87 (39% below median its 10-year median of 1.43)
GF Value™: €33.69 vs. price of €19.00 (43.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19.2% above the Real Estate median (#869 of 1541)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:EPH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
EPH European Property Holdings Business Description
EPH European Property Holdings Ltd is a real estate investment company focused on core and manage-to-core commercial properties across Europe. Its portfolio consists mainly of office, hotel, and mixed-use real estate assets located in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from Austria.
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