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Audinate GroupASX:AD8 -0.53%67 Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 as of Dec. 2025, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 0.02. GuruFocus rates ASX:AD8 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of A$7.88 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,217 Hardware companies, Audinate Group ranks better than 99.95% 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 Audinate Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:AD8'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.02 Max: 0.06
Current: 0.01
During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Audinate Group was 0.06. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.02.
ASX:AD8's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 99.95% of 2217
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.27
vs ASX:AD8: 0.01
Audinate Group (ASX:AD8) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Audinate Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Audinate Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Audinate Group'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.
ASX:AD8 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Audinate Group'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.
Audinate Group Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Audinate Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Audinate Group'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.
Audinate Group (ASX:AD8) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Audinate Group and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 0.02. Over the past decade, Audinate Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Audinate Group ranks #1 out of 2217 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 0%.
Is Audinate Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Audinate Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.06. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Audinate Group's value of 0.01 is 96.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Audinate Group ranks #1 out of 2217 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Audinate Group has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Audinate Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Audinate Group ranks #1 out of 2217 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Audinate Group in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Audinate Group's value of 0.01 is 96.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Audinate Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.02 vs. the industry median of 0.27, Audinate Group 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Hardware companies is 0.27, based on 2,217 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. Audinate Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is 96.3% 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 Audinate Group 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. Audinate Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Audinate Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Audinate Group (ASX:AD8) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$7.88, compared to a current price of A$1.87 — trading 76.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.02 and 96.3% below the Hardware industry median of 0.27. Audinate Group's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 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 Audinate Group (ASX:AD8), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Audinate Group (ASX:AD8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Audinate Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$1.87 is trading 76.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$7.88.
GuruFocus considers Audinate Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:AD8:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.01 (50% below median its 10-year median of 0.02)
GF Value™: A$7.88 vs. price of A$1.87 (76.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 96.3% below the Hardware median (#1 of 2217)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:AD8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Audinate is a founder-led networking technology company for the professional AV industry. Audinate's Dante protocol is the world's most widely used protocol for digital audio networking. Over 500 OEM brands license the Dante protocol for around 5,000 products.
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