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Cadre HoldingsCDRE -3.71%79 Debt-to-Equity is 1.16 as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 0.96. GuruFocus rates CDRE with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.76 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 313 Aerospace & Defense companies, Cadre Holdings ranks worse than 84.98% 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 Cadre Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CDRE'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.15 Med: 0.96 Max: 30.78
Current: 1.16
During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Cadre Holdings was 30.78. The lowest was -9.15. And the median was 0.96.
CDRE's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 84.98% of 313
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.31
vs CDRE: 1.16
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Cadre Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Cadre Holdings Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cadre Holdings'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.
CDRE vs RCAT, AVEX, NPK: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Cadre Holdings'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.
Cadre Holdings Debt-to-Equity vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Cadre Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cadre Holdings'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.
Cadre Holdings (CDRE) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.16 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Cadre Holdings and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 0.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Cadre Holdings ranks #266 out of 313 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 85%.
Is Cadre Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Cadre Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 1.16 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 0.96. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31. Cadre Holdings' value of 1.16 is 274.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cadre Holdings ranks #266 out of 313 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cadre Holdings has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cadre Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to RCAT and AVEX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Cadre Holdings ranks #266 out of 313 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Cadre Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31. Cadre Holdings' value of 1.16 is 274.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.96 vs. the industry median of 0.31, Cadre Holdings 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 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. Cadre Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.16 is 274.2% 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 Cadre Holdings 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. Cadre Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.16, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 0.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cadre Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cadre Holdings (CDRE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.76, compared to a current price of $29.06 — trading 25% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.16, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 0.96 and 274.2% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.31. Cadre Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Cadre Holdings (CDRE), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.16 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 Cadre Holdings (CDRE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cadre Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $29.06 is trading 25% below its estimated GF Value™ of $38.76.
GuruFocus considers Cadre Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CDRE:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.16 (21% above median its 10-year median of 0.96)
GF Value™: $38.76 vs. price of $29.06 (25% below fair value)
Industry Position: 274.2% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#266 of 313)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CDRE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cadre Holdings Inc is engaged in the design and manufacture of a diversified product portfolio of critical safety and survivability equipment to protect first responders, federal agencies, outdoor recreation, and personal protection markets. The company's equipment provides critical protection to allow its users to safely and securely perform their duties and protect those around them in hazardous or life-threatening situations. Its operations are comprised of two reportable segments - the Product segment, which is comprised of components that manufacture and sell products, and the Distribution segment, which is comprised of business that serves as a one-stop shop for law enforcement agencies that sells goods produced by the Product segment, as well as other third-party products.
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