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Acacia ResearchACTG -0.44%67 Debt-to-Equity is 0.19 as of Jun. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 0.22. GuruFocus rates ACTG with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,692 Industrial Products companies, Acacia Research ranks better than 61.29% 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 Acacia Research's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ACTG'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.22 Max: 1.08
Current: 0.19
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Acacia Research was 1.08. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.22.
ACTG's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 61.29% of 2692
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.29
vs ACTG: 0.19
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.
Acacia Research Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Acacia Research Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Acacia Research'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.
For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Acacia Research'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.
Acacia Research Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Acacia Research's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acacia Research'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.
Acacia Research (ACTG) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.19 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Acacia Research and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 0.22. Over the past decade, Acacia Research's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 1.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Acacia Research ranks #1042 out of 2692 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 38.7%.
Is Acacia Research's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Acacia Research's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.19 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 0.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 1.08. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.29. Acacia Research's value of 0.19 is 34.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acacia Research ranks #1042 out of 2692 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Acacia Research has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acacia Research's Debt-to-Equity compare to ACCO and EBF?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Acacia Research ranks #1042 out of 2692 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Acacia Research in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.29. Acacia Research's value of 0.19 is 34.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Acacia Research's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 1.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.22 vs. the industry median of 0.29, Acacia Research 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Industrial Products companies is 0.29, based on 2,692 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. Acacia Research's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.19 is 34.5% 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 Acacia Research and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acacia Research's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.19, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acacia Research stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acacia Research (ACTG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.45, compared to a current price of $4.49 — trading 39.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.19, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 0.22 and 34.5% below the Industrial Products industry median of 0.29. Acacia Research's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 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 Acacia Research (ACTG), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.19 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 Acacia Research (ACTG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acacia Research stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.49 is trading 39.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.45.
GuruFocus considers Acacia Research to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ACTG:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.19 (14% below median its 10-year median of 0.22)
GF Value™: $7.45 vs. price of $4.49 (39.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.5% below the Industrial Products median (#1042 of 2692)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACTG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Acacia Research Corp is focused on acquiring and operating businesses across the industrial, energy, and technology sectors where it believes it can leverage its expertise, capital base, and deep industry relationships to drive value. The company has four reportable business segments: Intellectual Property Operations, Industrial Operations, Energy Operations, and Manufacturing Operations. It derives revenue from the Intellectual Property Operations segment. Geographically, it operates in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, China, India, and Asia-Pacific.
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