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 Acorn Energy's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ACFN'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.32 Med: -0.27 Max: 4.25
Current: 0.12
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Acorn Energy was 4.25. The lowest was -1.32. And the median was -0.27.
ACFN's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 69.29% of 2214
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.27
vs ACFN: 0.12
Acorn Energy (NAS:ACFN) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Acorn Energy Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Acorn Energy Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Acorn Energy'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.
ACFN vs LGL, MIND, TRCK: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Acorn Energy'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.
Acorn Energy Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Acorn Energy's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acorn Energy'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.
Acorn Energy (ACFN) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.12 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Acorn Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Acorn Energy ranks #680 out of 2214 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 30.7%.
Is Acorn Energy's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Acorn Energy's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.12. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Acorn Energy's value of 0.12 is 55.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acorn Energy ranks #680 out of 2214 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Acorn Energy has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acorn Energy's Debt-to-Equity compare to LGL and MIND?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Acorn Energy ranks #680 out of 2214 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Acorn Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Acorn Energy's value of 0.12 is 55.6% below 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Hardware companies is 0.27, based on 2,214 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. Acorn Energy's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.12 is 55.6% 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 Acorn Energy and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acorn Energy's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acorn Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acorn Energy (ACFN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.69, compared to a current price of $17.25 — trading 26% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.12 and 55.6% below the Hardware industry median of 0.27. Acorn Energy's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Acorn Energy (ACFN), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.12 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 Acorn Energy (ACFN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acorn Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $17.25 is trading 26% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.69.
GuruFocus considers Acorn Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ACFN:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.12
GF Value™: $13.69 vs. price of $17.25 (26% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.6% below the Hardware median (#680 of 2214)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACFN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Acorn Energy Inc is a holding company that focuses on technology-driven solutions for energy infrastructure asset management. The company operates through two segments namely, the PG segment and the CP segment. PG segment provides wireless remote monitoring and control systems and services for critical assets as well as Internet of Things applications which account for the majority of the revenue. CP segment is engaged in providing remote monitoring of cathodic protection systems on gas pipelines for gas utilities and pipeline companies.
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