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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 Plascar Participacoes Industriais's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:PLAS3'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.84 Med: -0.88 Max: -0.33
Current: -0.33
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Plascar Participacoes Industriais was -0.33. The lowest was -4.84. And the median was -0.88.
BSP:PLAS3's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked
in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Industry Median: 0.46
vs BSP:PLAS3: -0.33
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.
Plascar Participacoes Industriais Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Plascar Participacoes Industriais Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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:PLAS3 vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Plascar Participacoes Industriais'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.
Plascar Participacoes Industriais Debt-to-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Plascar Participacoes Industriais's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Plascar Participacoes Industriais'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.
Plascar Participacoes Industriais (BSP:PLAS3) has a Debt-to-Equity of -0.33 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Plascar Participacoes Industriais and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Plascar Participacoes Industriais ranks #999999 out of 1218 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Is Plascar Participacoes Industriais' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Plascar Participacoes Industriais' current Debt-to-Equity is -0.33. Based on the distribution chart, Plascar Participacoes Industriais ranks #999999 out of 1218 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Plascar Participacoes Industriais has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Plascar Participacoes Industriais' Debt-to-Equity compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Plascar Participacoes Industriais ranks #999999 out of 1218 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Plascar Participacoes Industriais in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.46, based on 1,218 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. 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 Plascar Participacoes Industriais and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts 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. Plascar Participacoes Industriais's current Debt-to-Equity is -0.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Plascar Participacoes Industriais stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plascar Participacoes Industriais (BSP:PLAS3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$6.62, compared to a current price of R$2.63 — trading 60.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is -0.33. Plascar Participacoes Industriais' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 4 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 Plascar Participacoes Industriais (BSP:PLAS3), the current Debt-to-Equity is -0.33 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 Plascar Participacoes Industriais (BSP:PLAS3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plascar Participacoes Industriais stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$2.63 is trading 60.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$6.62.
GuruFocus considers Plascar Participacoes Industriais to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:PLAS3:
Debt-to-Equity: -0.33
GF Value™: R$6.62 vs. price of R$2.63 (60.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:PLAS3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Plascar Participacoes Industriais Business Description
Plascar Participacoes Industriais SA is engaged in manufacturing and distributing auto parts. The company with its subsidiaries is involved in the manufacturing and sales of pieces and parts related to internal and external finishing of automotive vehicles. In addition, the company is also involved in the manufacturing of non-automotive products, such as supermarket trolleys, multipurpose boxes, ecological pallets, and furniture. The company product portfolio includes products like includes bumpers, instrument panels, air diffusers, cup holders, side doors, door pockets, and carpets.
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