{"id":221380,"date":"2026-08-27T16:18:16","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T10:48:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=221380"},"modified":"2026-08-27T16:18:17","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T10:48:17","slug":"low-debt-cables-wires-stocks-worth-watching-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-cables-wires-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Low-Debt Cables and Wires Stocks Worth Watching in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"border-left: 4px solid #1F4E79; background: #EBF3FB; padding: 10px 16px; font-style: italic;\"><em>Polycab India D\/E 0.02 at Rs 9,046.50. Finolex Cables D\/E 0.00 at Rs 1,279.80. KEI Industries D\/E 0.04 at Rs 5,548.00. Data as of 27 August 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #F0F9FF; border-left: 4px solid #2E7D32; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #1f4e79; font-size: 14px;\"><strong>Quick Answer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0;\">The four low-debt cables and wires stocks worth watching in 2026 are Polycab India, KEI Industries, RR Kabel and Finolex Cables, each carrying a debt to equity ratio of 0.13 or below. India&#8217;s wire and cable makers benefit from largely cash and advance-funded trade terms with dealers, which keeps their balance sheets light relative to the scale of their manufacturing operations. All four post positive return on equity and are riding strong demand from real estate and infrastructure electrification. A low debt to equity ratio reduces balance sheet risk, but copper price volatility and demand cyclicality still need separate scrutiny.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>India&#8217;s cables and wires sector has grown quickly alongside real estate and infrastructure electrification, and low-debt cables and wires stocks stand out because the leading listed players have funded this growth with very little borrowed capital. Polycab India, KEI Industries, RR Kabel and Finolex Cables all carry a debt to equity ratio of 0.13 or below as of 27 August 2026, based on company filings.<\/p>\n<p>Cable and wire manufacturers with strong brand recognition typically operate on dealer advance payment terms rather than extending long credit, which limits their need for external borrowing even as they scale manufacturing capacity. This article covers these four low-debt cables and wires stocks, their key numbers, and what a low leverage profile means for someone evaluating cables and wires stocks for a long term portfolio.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=lowdebt_cables\"><strong>Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-cables-wires-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#What_Counts_as_a_Low-Debt_Cables_and_Wires_Stock\" title=\"What Counts as a Low-Debt Cables and Wires Stock?\">What Counts as a Low-Debt Cables and Wires Stock?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-cables-wires-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#4_Low-Debt_Cables_and_Wires_Stocks_Worth_Watching_in_2026\" title=\"4 Low-Debt Cables and Wires Stocks Worth Watching in 2026\">4 Low-Debt Cables and Wires Stocks Worth Watching in 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-cables-wires-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#1_Polycab_India\" title=\"1. Polycab India\">1. Polycab India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-cables-wires-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#2_KEI_Industries\" title=\"2. KEI Industries\">2. KEI Industries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-cables-wires-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#3_RR_Kabel\" title=\"3. RR Kabel\">3. RR Kabel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-cables-wires-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#4_Finolex_Cables\" title=\"4. Finolex Cables\">4. Finolex Cables<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-cables-wires-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Why_Low_Debt_Matters_for_Cables_and_Wires_Investors\" title=\"Why Low Debt Matters for Cables and Wires Investors\">Why Low Debt Matters for Cables and Wires Investors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-cables-wires-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Risks_to_Watch_Even_in_Cables_and_Wires_Stocks_With_Low_Debt\" title=\"Risks to Watch Even in Cables and Wires Stocks With Low Debt\">Risks to Watch Even in Cables and Wires Stocks With Low Debt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-cables-wires-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#How_to_Invest_in_These_Cables_and_Wires_Stocks\" title=\"How to Invest in These Cables and Wires Stocks\">How to Invest in These Cables and Wires Stocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-cables-wires-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-cables-wires-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#FAQs_on_Low-Debt_Cables_and_Wires_Stocks\" title=\"FAQs on Low-Debt Cables and Wires Stocks\">FAQs on Low-Debt Cables and Wires Stocks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-cables-wires-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Which_are_the_top_low-debt_cables_and_wires_stocks_in_India_for_2026\" title=\"Which are the top low-debt cables and wires stocks in India for 2026?\">Which are the top low-debt cables and wires stocks in India for 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-cables-wires-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#What_debt_to_equity_ratio_counts_as_low_debt_for_a_cables_and_wires_stock\" title=\"What debt to equity ratio counts as low debt for a cables and wires stock?\">What debt to equity ratio counts as low debt for a cables and wires stock?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-cables-wires-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Is_Polycab_India_a_low-debt_stock\" title=\"Is Polycab India a low-debt stock?\">Is Polycab India a low-debt stock?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-cables-wires-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Are_low-debt_cables_and_wires_stocks_safer_than_other_cable_stocks\" title=\"Are low-debt cables and wires stocks safer than other cable stocks?\">Are low-debt cables and wires stocks safer than other cable stocks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-cables-wires-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Do_low-debt_cables_and_wires_stocks_pay_dividends\" title=\"Do low-debt cables and wires stocks pay dividends?\">Do low-debt cables and wires stocks pay dividends?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-cables-wires-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Which_low-debt_cables_and_wires_stock_has_the_lowest_debt_to_equity_ratio\" title=\"Which low-debt cables and wires stock has the lowest debt to equity ratio?\">Which low-debt cables and wires stock has the lowest debt to equity ratio?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-cables-wires-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Should_I_buy_low-debt_cables_and_wires_stocks_only_for_their_low_debt\" title=\"Should I buy low-debt cables and wires stocks only for their low debt?\">Should I buy low-debt cables and wires stocks only for their low debt?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Counts_as_a_Low-Debt_Cables_and_Wires_Stock\"><\/span><strong>What Counts as a Low-Debt Cables and Wires Stock?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A low-debt cables and wires stock is one whose total borrowings are a small fraction of shareholder equity, typically shown as a debt to equity ratio under 0.15. Branded manufacturers with dealer advance payment models and strong pricing power often fall well below this level, since they do not need to finance long receivables cycles. A low ratio does not always mean zero borrowings on paper, since lease liabilities for plants and warehouses count as debt under current accounting rules.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Low-Debt_Cables_and_Wires_Stocks_Worth_Watching_in_2026\"><\/span><strong>4 Low-Debt Cables and Wires Stocks Worth Watching in 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The table below ranks four low-debt cables and wires stocks by market capitalisation, along with current market price, debt to equity ratio and 52 week trading range.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Company<\/th>\n<th>NSE Ticker<\/th>\n<th>CMP (Rs)<\/th>\n<th>Debt to Equity<\/th>\n<th>Market Cap (Rs Cr)<\/th>\n<th>52W High (Rs)<\/th>\n<th>52W Low (Rs)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Polycab India<\/td>\n<td>POLYCAB<\/td>\n<td>9,046.50<\/td>\n<td>0.02<\/td>\n<td>1,36,739<\/td>\n<td>10,126.00<\/td>\n<td>6,663.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>KEI Industries<\/td>\n<td>KEI<\/td>\n<td>5,548.00<\/td>\n<td>0.04<\/td>\n<td>52,900<\/td>\n<td>5,899.00<\/td>\n<td>3,728.70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>RR Kabel<\/td>\n<td>RRKABEL<\/td>\n<td>2,842.50<\/td>\n<td>0.13<\/td>\n<td>31,787<\/td>\n<td>2,983.80<\/td>\n<td>1,165.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Finolex Cables<\/td>\n<td>FINCABLES<\/td>\n<td>1,279.80<\/td>\n<td>0.00<\/td>\n<td>19,669<\/td>\n<td>1,374.00<\/td>\n<td>700.80<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Polycab_India\"><\/span><strong>1. Polycab India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Polycab India is the largest of the low-debt cables and wires stocks on this list by a wide margin, with a market capitalisation of Rs 1,36,739 crore and a debt to equity ratio of just 0.02. The stock trades at Rs 9,046.50, below its 52 week high of Rs 10,126.00. Return on equity stands at 22.25 percent and the dividend yield is 0.52 percent. Polycab&#8217;s dominant market share in wires and cables, combined with dealer advance payment terms, has kept its balance sheet nearly debt free even through a period of rapid capacity expansion.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_KEI_Industries\"><\/span><strong>2. KEI Industries<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>KEI Industries carries a debt to equity ratio of 0.04 and trades at Rs 5,548.00, against a 52 week high of Rs 5,899.00 and a low of Rs 3,728.70. Market capitalisation stands at Rs 52,900 crore. The company&#8217;s mix of retail cables and institutional and export orders supports a return on equity of 13.78 percent, though the dividend yield of 0.08 percent is modest as the business reinvests heavily in capacity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Check the Univest Screener for live debt to equity data<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_RR_Kabel\"><\/span><strong>3. RR Kabel<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>RR Kabel has a debt to equity ratio of 0.13, the highest among the four names on this list but still low for the sector, and the stock trades at Rs 2,842.50 with a market cap of Rs 31,787 crore. Its 52 week range runs from Rs 1,165.00 to Rs 2,983.80, reflecting a sharp rally since listing. The company&#8217;s fast-growing wires and FMEG business supports a return on equity of 19.12 percent.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Finolex_Cables\"><\/span><strong>4. Finolex Cables<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Finolex Cables rounds out the list with a debt to equity ratio of 0.00, the cleanest balance sheet in this group, and a current market price of Rs 1,279.80. Market capitalisation stands at Rs 19,669 crore, with a 52 week range of Rs 700.80 to Rs 1,374.00. The company&#8217;s electrical and communication cables business supports a return on equity of 11.73 percent and a dividend yield of 0.70 percent.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><em>Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&amp;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track these low-debt cables and wires stocks on the go.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Low_Debt_Matters_for_Cables_and_Wires_Investors\"><\/span><strong>Why Low Debt Matters for Cables and Wires Investors<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Lower Interest Cost Risk:<\/strong> A company with little borrowing is largely insulated from rising interest rates, since it has few loans whose cost can climb during a tightening cycle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cushion Against Copper Price Swings:<\/strong> Copper is a major input cost for wire and cable makers, and a low-debt balance sheet gives more room to absorb sharp commodity price moves.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Room to Fund Capacity Expansion:<\/strong> A clean balance sheet gives management room to fund new manufacturing lines from internal accruals rather than fresh loans, even amid strong demand growth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Higher Dividend Capacity:<\/strong> Cash that would otherwise service debt is available for dividends, which is one reason Finolex Cables and Polycab India maintain payouts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Resilience to Real Estate Demand Cycles:<\/strong> Companies without debt obligations face less pressure to discount aggressively if real estate or infrastructure electrification demand slows temporarily.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_to_Watch_Even_in_Cables_and_Wires_Stocks_With_Low_Debt\"><\/span><strong>Risks to Watch Even in Cables and Wires Stocks With Low Debt<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Valuation Risk:<\/strong> A low debt to equity ratio does not protect a stock from being expensive. KEI Industries, for instance, trades at a price to earnings ratio of 53.07, above the sector average.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Copper Price Volatility:<\/strong> Copper accounts for a large share of raw material costs, and sharp price swings can affect margins and working capital needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Real Estate and Infrastructure Demand Cycles:<\/strong> Cable and wire demand is closely tied to real estate completions and infrastructure project execution, both of which can slow in a given year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rising Competitive Intensity:<\/strong> New entrants and capacity additions by existing players have increased competition in the retail wires segment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Export Market Dependence for Some Players:<\/strong> A portion of revenue for some companies in this list comes from exports, making them sensitive to global demand and currency movements.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Invest_in_These_Cables_and_Wires_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>How to Invest in These Cables and Wires Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Start by comparing the debt to equity ratio, price to earnings ratio and order book trends of each company against its own recent history, rather than looking at the debt figure in isolation.<\/p>\n<p>A live fundamentals screener can help with this comparison, since debt to equity, PE and revenue growth figures move every quarter and a static snapshot goes stale quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Next, check recent commentary on copper prices, capacity utilisation and real estate or infrastructure demand, since these factors move cables and wires stocks more than balance sheet strength alone.<\/p>\n<p>Decide on a position size based on your existing exposure to the electricals and infrastructure theme, since these names already sit in several thematic mutual funds and may overlap with existing holdings.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, place the order through a SEBI registered broker or investment platform, and set a review date, such as the next quarterly results, rather than relying on the current debt to equity figure indefinitely.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Polycab India, KEI Industries, RR Kabel and Finolex Cables currently stand out as low-debt cables and wires stocks with debt to equity ratios between 0.00 and 0.13, positive return on equity, and strong exposure to real estate and infrastructure electrification demand. These low-debt cables and wires stocks show that a clean balance sheet lowers one category of risk, but copper price swings and demand cycles still need to be assessed stock by stock. Consult a SEBI registered advisor before making any investment decision, and treat the figures in this article as a starting point for further research rather than a final recommendation.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #CC0000; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Low-Debt_Cables_and_Wires_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>FAQs on Low-Debt Cables and Wires Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_are_the_top_low-debt_cables_and_wires_stocks_in_India_for_2026\"><\/span><strong>Which are the top low-debt cables and wires stocks in India for 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Polycab India, KEI Industries, RR Kabel and Finolex Cables are among the top low-debt cables and wires stocks in India for 2026, each with a debt to equity ratio of 0.13 or below as of 27 August 2026.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_debt_to_equity_ratio_counts_as_low_debt_for_a_cables_and_wires_stock\"><\/span><strong>What debt to equity ratio counts as low debt for a cables and wires stock?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> A debt to equity ratio under 0.15 is generally treated as low debt for cable and wire manufacturers, since strong brands with dealer advance payment terms reduce the need for external borrowing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Polycab_India_a_low-debt_stock\"><\/span><strong>Is Polycab India a low-debt stock?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Polycab India carries a debt to equity ratio of 0.02, among the lowest in the cables and wires sector, along with a return on equity of 22.25 percent.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_low-debt_cables_and_wires_stocks_safer_than_other_cable_stocks\"><\/span><strong>Are low-debt cables and wires stocks safer than other cable stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Low-debt cables and wires stocks carry lower interest rate and refinancing risk than leveraged companies, but they are not immune to copper price volatility or demand cyclicality.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_low-debt_cables_and_wires_stocks_pay_dividends\"><\/span><strong>Do low-debt cables and wires stocks pay dividends?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Dividend payouts across this group are modest since companies reinvest in capacity, with Finolex Cables at 0.70 percent yield being the highest on this list.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_low-debt_cables_and_wires_stock_has_the_lowest_debt_to_equity_ratio\"><\/span><strong>Which low-debt cables and wires stock has the lowest debt to equity ratio?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Finolex Cables has the lowest debt to equity ratio in this list at 0.00, followed by Polycab India at 0.02.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_buy_low-debt_cables_and_wires_stocks_only_for_their_low_debt\"><\/span><strong>Should I buy low-debt cables and wires stocks only for their low debt?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Low debt should be one factor among several, alongside copper price trends, demand cycles and return on equity, when deciding whether to buy any of these low-debt cables and wires stocks.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-schema\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Polycab India, KEI Industries, RR Kabel and Finolex Cables all carry a debt to equity ratio of 0.13 or below. 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