Cadeler ASCDLR +0.36%57 Debt-to-Equity is 0.95 as of Mar. 2026, which is 206% above its 10-year median of 0.31. GuruFocus rates CDLR with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $64.04 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,609 Construction companies, Cadeler AS ranks worse than 74.77% 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 Cadeler AS's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CDLR'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.9 Med: 0.31 Max: 10.84
Current: 0.95
During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Cadeler AS was 10.84. The lowest was -7.90. And the median was 0.31.
CDLR's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 74.77% of 1609
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs CDLR: 0.95
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Cadeler AS Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Cadeler AS Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cadeler AS'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 Engineering & Construction subindustry, Cadeler AS'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.
Cadeler AS Debt-to-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Cadeler AS's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cadeler AS'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.
Cadeler AS (CDLR) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.95 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Cadeler AS and its competitors. This is 206% above median its historical median of 0.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Cadeler AS ranks #1203 out of 1609 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 74.8%.
Is Cadeler AS's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Cadeler AS's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.95 is 206% above median its 10-year median of 0.31. The Construction industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Cadeler AS's value of 0.95 is 131.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cadeler AS ranks #1203 out of 1609 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cadeler AS has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cadeler AS's Debt-to-Equity compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Cadeler AS ranks #1203 out of 1609 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Cadeler AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Cadeler AS's value of 0.95 is 131.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.31 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Cadeler AS 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Construction companies is 0.41, based on 1,609 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. Cadeler AS's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.95 is 131.7% 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 Cadeler AS and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cadeler AS's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.95, which is 206% above median its own 10-year median of 0.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cadeler AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cadeler AS (CDLR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $64.04, compared to a current price of $22.33 — trading 65.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.95, which is 206% above median its 10-year median of 0.31 and 131.7% above the Construction industry median of 0.41. Cadeler AS's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 8 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 Cadeler AS (CDLR), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.95 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 Cadeler AS (CDLR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cadeler AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $22.33 is trading 65.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $64.04.
GuruFocus considers Cadeler AS to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CDLR:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.95 (206% above median its 10-year median of 0.31)
GF Value™: $64.04 vs. price of $22.33 (65.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 131.7% above the Construction median (#1203 of 1609)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CDLR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cadeler AS is an offshore wind installation vessel contractor. It currently operates various offshore jack-up wind installation vessels, with new builds on order. The Group operates within the market for the transportation and installation of offshore wind turbine generators (WTGs) and their foundations. In addition to wind farm installation, its vessels can perform maintenance, decommissioning, and other general construction tasks within the offshore industry. Cadler's customer base consists of offshore wind farm developers, original equipment manufacturers, and various offshore contractors. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from the United States and the rest from the United Kingdom, Taiwan, Germany, Denmark, Poland, and other regions.
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