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Austin EngineeringAUSTF -10.52%50 Debt-to-Equity is 0.37 as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates AUSTF with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.33 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 185 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Austin Engineering ranks worse than 51.35% 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 Austin Engineering's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
AUSTF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14 Med: 0.36 Max: 0.9
Current: 0.37
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Austin Engineering was 0.90. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.36.
AUSTF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 51.35% of 185
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs AUSTF: 0.37
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Austin Engineering Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Austin Engineering Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Austin Engineering'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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Austin Engineering'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.
Austin Engineering Debt-to-Equity vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Austin Engineering's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Austin Engineering'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.
Austin Engineering (AUSTF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.37 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Austin Engineering and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, Austin Engineering's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.14 to 0.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Austin Engineering ranks #95 out of 185 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 51.4%.
Is Austin Engineering's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Austin Engineering's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.37 is near median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 0.90. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Austin Engineering's value of 0.37 is 2.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Austin Engineering ranks #95 out of 185 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Austin Engineering has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Austin Engineering's Debt-to-Equity compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Austin Engineering ranks #95 out of 185 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Austin Engineering in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Austin Engineering's value of 0.37 is 2.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Austin Engineering's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.14 to 0.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Austin Engineering 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 a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 0.36, based on 185 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. Austin Engineering's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.37 is 2.8% 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 Austin Engineering and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Austin Engineering's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.37, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Austin Engineering stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Austin Engineering (AUSTF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.33, compared to a current price of $0.11 — trading 66.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.37, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 2.8% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 0.36. Austin Engineering's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Austin Engineering (AUSTF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.37 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 Austin Engineering (AUSTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Austin Engineering stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.11 is trading 66.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.33.
GuruFocus considers Austin Engineering to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AUSTF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.37 (near median its 10-year median of 0.36)
GF Value™: $0.33 vs. price of $0.11 (66.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.8% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#95 of 185)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AUSTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Austin Engineering Ltd is an Australian-based engineering company. It designs and manufactures customized off-highway truck bodies, buckets, water tanks, tyre handlers, and other ancillary products. It is a comprehensive service provider throughout the product's life cycle, offering both on-site and off-site repair and maintenance. Its geographical segments include Asia-Pacific, North America, and South America. The company generates maximum revenue from the Asia-Pacific segment, which is engaged in mining equipment, other products, and repair and maintenance services located in Australia and Indonesia.
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