FOS CapitalASX:FOS 29 Debt-to-Equity is 0.45 as of Dec. 2025, which is 67% above its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates ASX:FOS with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.25 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,675 Industrial Products companies, FOS Capital ranks worse than 64.9% 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 FOS Capital's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:FOS'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 0.27 Max: 0.53
Current: 0.45
During the past 5 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of FOS Capital was 0.53. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.27.
ASX:FOS's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 64.9% of 2675
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs ASX:FOS: 0.45
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.
FOS Capital Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
FOS Capital Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FOS Capital'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:FOS vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, FOS Capital'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.
FOS Capital Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, FOS Capital's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FOS Capital'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.
FOS Capital (ASX:FOS) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.45 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on FOS Capital and its competitors. This is 67% above median its historical median of 0.27. Over the past decade, FOS Capital's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.12 to 0.53. According to the industry distribution chart, FOS Capital ranks #1736 out of 2675 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 64.9%.
Is FOS Capital's Debt-to-Equity too high?
FOS Capital's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.45 is 67% above median its 10-year median of 0.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 0.53. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. FOS Capital's value of 0.45 is 60.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FOS Capital ranks #1736 out of 2675 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, FOS Capital has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FOS Capital's Debt-to-Equity compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, FOS Capital ranks #1736 out of 2675 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places FOS Capital in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. FOS Capital's value of 0.45 is 60.7% above this benchmark. Historically, FOS Capital's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.12 to 0.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 0.28, FOS Capital has consistently been above 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 2,675 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. FOS Capital's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.45 is 60.7% above 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 FOS Capital 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. FOS Capital's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.45, which is 67% above median its own 10-year median of 0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FOS Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FOS Capital (ASX:FOS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.25, compared to a current price of A$0.14 — trading 44% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.45, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 60.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.28. FOS Capital's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 6 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 FOS Capital (ASX:FOS), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.45 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 FOS Capital (ASX:FOS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FOS Capital stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.14 is trading 44% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.25.
GuruFocus considers FOS Capital to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:FOS:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.45 (67% above median its 10-year median of 0.27)
GF Value™: A$0.25 vs. price of A$0.14 (44% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60.7% above the Industrial Products median (#1736 of 2675)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:FOS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FOS Capital Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of a full range of commercial luminaires, outdoor fittings, and linear extruded lighting, and the distribution of a complete range of commercial and architectural lighting solutions. The company is organised into two operating segments based on geographical locations, Australia and New Zealand. The majority of its revenue is generated from Australia.
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