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Arcadis NVCHIX:ARCADA +17.84%67 Debt-to-Equity is 1.09 as of Dec. 2025, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 0.90. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ARCADA with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €46.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,611 Construction companies, Arcadis NV ranks worse than 78.77% 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 Arcadis NV's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:ARCADa'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.51 Med: 0.9 Max: 1.3
Current: 1.09
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Arcadis NV was 1.30. The lowest was 0.51. And the median was 0.90.
CHIX:ARCADa's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 78.77% of 1611
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs CHIX:ARCADa: 1.09
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.
Arcadis NV Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Arcadis NV Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arcadis NV'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.
CHIX:ARCADA vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Arcadis NV'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.
Arcadis NV Debt-to-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Arcadis NV's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arcadis NV'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.
Arcadis NV (CHIX:ARCADA) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.09 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Arcadis NV and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 0.90. Over the past decade, Arcadis NV's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.51 to 1.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Arcadis NV ranks #1269 out of 1611 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 78.8%.
Is Arcadis NV's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Arcadis NV's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.09 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 0.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 1.30. The Construction industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Arcadis NV's value of 1.09 is 165.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arcadis NV ranks #1269 out of 1611 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Arcadis NV has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arcadis NV's Debt-to-Equity compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Arcadis NV ranks #1269 out of 1611 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Arcadis NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Arcadis NV's value of 1.09 is 165.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Arcadis NV's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.51 to 1.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.90 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Arcadis NV 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 1,611 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. Arcadis NV's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.09 is 165.9% 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 Arcadis NV 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. Arcadis NV's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.09, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 0.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arcadis NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arcadis NV (CHIX:ARCADA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €46.97, compared to a current price of €41.02 — trading 12.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.09, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 0.90 and 165.9% above the Construction industry median of 0.41. Arcadis NV's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 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 Arcadis NV (CHIX:ARCADA), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.09 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Arcadis NV (CHIX:ARCADA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arcadis NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €41.02 is trading 12.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €46.97.
GuruFocus considers Arcadis NV to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:ARCADA:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.09 (21% above median its 10-year median of 0.90)
GF Value™: €46.97 vs. price of €41.02 (12.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 165.9% above the Construction median (#1269 of 1611)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:ARCADA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arcadis NV designs, engineers, and provides solutions for various construction and environmental projects. It constructs advanced buildings, plants, and transportation networks, and delivers management services for each project. Planning and cost management solutions help customers meet economic objectives and address potential operational or regulatory liabilities. Arcadis operates four business lines: infrastructure, water, environment, and buildings. It designs drinking water supply systems and treatment technologies for waste water. The segments of the company are Places, Mobility, Resilience and Intelligence. The company derives maximum revenue from Resilience segment.
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