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LupatechBSP:LUPA3 9 Debt-to-Equity is 13.85 as of Mar. 2026, which is 957% above its 10-year median of 1.31. GuruFocus rates BSP:LUPA3 with a GF Score™ of 9/100 and a GF Value™ of R$0.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 798 Oil & Gas companies, Lupatech ranks worse than 98.75% 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 Lupatech's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:LUPA3'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.12 Med: 1.31 Max: 13.85
Current: 13.85
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Lupatech was 13.85. The lowest was -1.12. And the median was 1.31.
BSP:LUPA3's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 98.75% of 798
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs BSP:LUPA3: 13.85
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.
Lupatech Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Lupatech Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lupatech'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.
BSP:LUPA3 vs SLB, BKR, FTI: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Lupatech'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.
Lupatech Debt-to-Equity vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Lupatech's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lupatech'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.
Lupatech (BSP:LUPA3) has a Debt-to-Equity of 13.85 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Lupatech and its competitors. This is 957% above median its historical median of 1.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Lupatech ranks #788 out of 798 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 98.7%.
Is Lupatech's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Lupatech's current Debt-to-Equity of 13.85 is 957% above median its 10-year median of 1.31. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Lupatech's value of 13.85 is 2910.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lupatech ranks #788 out of 798 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lupatech has a GF Score™ of 9/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lupatech's Debt-to-Equity compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Lupatech ranks #788 out of 798 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Lupatech in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Lupatech's value of 13.85 is 2910.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.31 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Lupatech 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Oil & Gas companies is 0.46, based on 798 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. Lupatech's current Debt-to-Equity of 13.85 is 2910.9% 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 Lupatech and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lupatech's current Debt-to-Equity is 13.85, which is 957% above median its own 10-year median of 1.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lupatech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lupatech (BSP:LUPA3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$0.41, compared to a current price of R$0.64 — trading 56.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 13.85, which is 957% above median its 10-year median of 1.31 and 2910.9% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.46. Lupatech's overall GF Score™ is 9/100 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 Lupatech (BSP:LUPA3), the current Debt-to-Equity is 13.85 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 Lupatech (BSP:LUPA3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lupatech stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$0.64 is trading 56.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$0.41.
GuruFocus considers Lupatech to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:LUPA3:
Debt-to-Equity: 13.85 (957% above median its 10-year median of 1.31)
GF Value™: R$0.41 vs. price of R$0.64 (56.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2910.9% above the Oil & Gas median (#788 of 798)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:LUPA3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lupatech SA provides equipment and renders services to the oil and gas industry. It is classified into two segments, products, and services. The products segment mainly produces industrial valves; valves for oil and gas; synthetic fiber ropes for anchoring oil platforms and several other applications; and artifacts of composite materials, such as poles and tubular sleeves for coating oil pipelines. Geographically the company generates the majority of its revenue from Brazil.
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