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Byrna TechnologiesBYRN -6.60%55 Debt-to-Equity is 0.04 as of May. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.04. GuruFocus rates BYRN with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.43 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 313 Aerospace & Defense companies, Byrna Technologies ranks better than 88.82% 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 Byrna Technologies's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BYRN'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.5 Med: 0.04 Max: 9.26
Current: 0.04
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Byrna Technologies was 9.26. The lowest was -18.50. And the median was 0.04.
BYRN's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 88.82% of 313
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.31
vs BYRN: 0.04
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.
Byrna Technologies Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Byrna Technologies Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Byrna Technologies'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.
BYRN vs VWAV, OPXS, SPAI: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Byrna Technologies'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.
Byrna Technologies Debt-to-Equity vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Byrna Technologies's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Byrna Technologies'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.
Byrna Technologies (BYRN) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Byrna Technologies and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Byrna Technologies ranks #35 out of 313 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 11.2%.
Is Byrna Technologies' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Byrna Technologies' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 is near median its 10-year median of 0.04. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31. Byrna Technologies' value of 0.04 is 87.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Byrna Technologies ranks #35 out of 313 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Byrna Technologies has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Byrna Technologies' Debt-to-Equity compare to VWAV and OPXS?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Byrna Technologies ranks #35 out of 313 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Byrna Technologies in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31. Byrna Technologies' value of 0.04 is 87.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.04 vs. the industry median of 0.31, Byrna Technologies has consistently been below 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.31, based on 313 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. Byrna Technologies's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 is 87.1% below 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 Byrna Technologies and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Byrna Technologies's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Byrna Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Byrna Technologies (BYRN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.43, compared to a current price of $3.86 — trading 80.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.04 and 87.1% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.31. Byrna Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Byrna Technologies (BYRN), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04 as of May. 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 Byrna Technologies (BYRN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Byrna Technologies stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.86 is trading 80.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.43.
GuruFocus considers Byrna Technologies to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BYRN:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.04 (near median its 10-year median of 0.04)
GF Value™: $19.43 vs. price of $3.86 (80.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 87.1% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#35 of 313)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BYRN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Byrna Technologies Inc is a designer, manufacturer, retailer, and distributor of technological solutions for security situations that do not require the use of lethal force. The company generates its revenue from the United States, South Africa, Europe, South America, Asia, and Canada.
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