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Acadian TimberACAZF -0.86%61 Debt-to-Equity is 0.31 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 0.34. GuruFocus rates ACAZF with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.45 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 256 Forest Products companies, Acadian Timber ranks better than 61.72% 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 Acadian Timber's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ACAZF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31 Med: 0.34 Max: 0.39
Current: 0.31
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Acadian Timber was 0.39. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.34.
ACAZF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 61.72% of 256
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.48
vs ACAZF: 0.31
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.
Acadian Timber Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Acadian Timber Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Acadian Timber'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.
ACAZF vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Acadian Timber'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.
Acadian Timber Debt-to-Equity vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Acadian Timber's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acadian Timber'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.
Acadian Timber (ACAZF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.31 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Acadian Timber and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.34. Over the past decade, Acadian Timber's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.31 to 0.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Acadian Timber ranks #98 out of 256 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 38.3%.
Is Acadian Timber's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Acadian Timber's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.31 is near median its 10-year median of 0.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 0.39. The Forest Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.48. Acadian Timber's value of 0.31 is 35.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acadian Timber ranks #98 out of 256 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Acadian Timber has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acadian Timber's Debt-to-Equity compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Acadian Timber ranks #98 out of 256 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Acadian Timber in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.48. Acadian Timber's value of 0.31 is 35.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Acadian Timber's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.31 to 0.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.34 vs. the industry median of 0.48, Acadian Timber has consistently been below 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 Forest Products company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Forest Products companies is 0.48, based on 256 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. Acadian Timber's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.31 is 35.4% below 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 Acadian Timber and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acadian Timber's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.31, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acadian Timber stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acadian Timber (ACAZF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.45, compared to a current price of $12.69 — trading 10.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.31, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.34 and 35.4% below the Forest Products industry median of 0.48. Acadian Timber's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 8 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 Acadian Timber (ACAZF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.31 as of Mar. 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 Acadian Timber (ACAZF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acadian Timber stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $12.69 is trading 10.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.45.
GuruFocus considers Acadian Timber to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ACAZF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.31 (near median its 10-year median of 0.34)
GF Value™: $11.45 vs. price of $12.69 (10.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.4% below the Forest Products median (#98 of 256)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACAZF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Acadian Timber Corp is a Canada-based company engaged in forest management and the production of timber products, including softwood and hardwood sawlogs, pulpwood, and biomass by-products, sold to regional customers. The Company operates through three segments: New Brunswick Timberlands, Maine Timberlands, and Environmental Solutions. The Environmental Solutions segment includes business activities related to the development and sale of voluntary carbon credits.
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