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Bloom EnergyBE -1.85%63 Debt-to-Equity is 1.74 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates BE with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,682 Industrial Products companies, Bloom Energy ranks worse than 98.4% 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 Bloom Energy's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BE'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -49.32 Med: -0.41 Max: 173.64
Current: 3.2
During the past 10 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Bloom Energy was 173.64. The lowest was -49.32. And the median was -0.41.
BE's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 98.4% of 2682
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs BE: 3.20
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.
Bloom Energy Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Bloom Energy Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bloom Energy'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 Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Bloom Energy'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.
Bloom Energy Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Bloom Energy's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bloom Energy'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.
Bloom Energy (BE) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.74 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Bloom Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bloom Energy ranks #2639 out of 2682 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 98.4%.
Is Bloom Energy's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Bloom Energy's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.74. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Bloom Energy's value of 1.74 is 521.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bloom Energy ranks #2639 out of 2682 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bloom Energy has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bloom Energy's Debt-to-Equity compare to HUBB and NVT?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Bloom Energy ranks #2639 out of 2682 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Bloom Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Bloom Energy's value of 1.74 is 521.4% above this benchmark. 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 2,682 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. Bloom Energy's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.74 is 521.4% 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 Bloom Energy 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. Bloom Energy's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bloom Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bloom Energy (BE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.58, compared to a current price of $163.75 — trading 493.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.74 and 521.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.28. Bloom Energy's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Bloom Energy (BE), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.74 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 Bloom Energy (BE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bloom Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $163.75 is trading 493.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.58.
GuruFocus considers Bloom Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BE:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.74
GF Value™: $27.58 vs. price of $163.75 (493.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 521.4% above the Industrial Products median (#2639 of 2682)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bloom Energy designs, manufactures, sells, and installs solid oxide fuel cell systems for on-site power generation. Bloom Energy Servers are fuel-flexible and can use natural gas, biogas, and hydrogen to create 24/7 electricity for stationary applications. Bloom sells its systems in the United States and internationally.
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