American SuperconductorAMSC -7.04%79 Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 as of Mar. 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 0.03. GuruFocus rates AMSC with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.97 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,673 Industrial Products companies, American Superconductor ranks better than 99.96% 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 American Superconductor's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
AMSC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.03 Max: 0.05
Current: 0.01
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of American Superconductor was 0.05. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.03.
AMSC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 99.96% of 2673
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs AMSC: 0.01
American Superconductor (NAS:AMSC) 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.
American Superconductor Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
American Superconductor 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.
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, American Superconductor'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.
American Superconductor Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, American Superconductor's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Superconductor'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.
American Superconductor (AMSC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on American Superconductor and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 0.03. Over the past decade, American Superconductor's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.05. According to the industry distribution chart, American Superconductor ranks #1 out of 2673 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 0%.
Is American Superconductor's Debt-to-Equity too high?
American Superconductor's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 0.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.05. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. American Superconductor's value of 0.01 is 96.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Superconductor ranks #1 out of 2673 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, American Superconductor has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Superconductor's Debt-to-Equity compare to EPAC and BW?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, American Superconductor ranks #1 out of 2673 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places American Superconductor in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. American Superconductor's value of 0.01 is 96.4% below this benchmark. Historically, American Superconductor's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.03 vs. the industry median of 0.28, American Superconductor 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 0.28, based on 2,673 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. American Superconductor's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is 96.4% 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 American Superconductor and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Superconductor's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 0.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Superconductor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Superconductor (AMSC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.97, compared to a current price of $37.12 — trading 19.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 0.03 and 96.4% below the Industrial Products industry median of 0.28. American Superconductor's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 American Superconductor (AMSC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 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 American Superconductor (AMSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Superconductor stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $37.12 is trading 19.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $30.97.
GuruFocus considers American Superconductor to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AMSC:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.01 (67% below median its 10-year median of 0.03)
GF Value™: $30.97 vs. price of $37.12 (19.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 96.4% below the Industrial Products median (#1 of 2673)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AMSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Superconductor Corp generates the ideas, technologies, and solutions that meet the world's demand for smarter, cleaner, and energy. Through its Windtec Solutions, the company enables manufacturers to launch wind turbines quickly, effectively, and profitably. Through its Gridtec Solutions, the company provides engineering planning services and grid systems that optimize network reliability, efficiency, and performance. The company's segment includes Grid and Wind. It generates maximum revenue from the Grid segment.
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