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Kesla OyjCHIX:KELASH 51 Debt-to-Equity is 1.43 as of Dec. 2025, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 1.03. GuruFocus rates CHIX:KELASH with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.87. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 185 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Kesla Oyj ranks worse than 88.65% 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 Kesla Oyj's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:KELASh'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.74 Med: 1.03 Max: 1.43
Current: 1.43
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Kesla Oyj was 1.43. The lowest was 0.74. And the median was 1.03.
CHIX:KELASh's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 88.65% of 185
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 0.37
vs CHIX:KELASh: 1.43
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.
Kesla Oyj Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Kesla Oyj Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kesla Oyj'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:KELASH vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Kesla Oyj'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.
Kesla Oyj Debt-to-Equity vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Kesla Oyj's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kesla Oyj'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.
Kesla Oyj (CHIX:KELASH) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.43 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Kesla Oyj and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 1.03. Over the past decade, Kesla Oyj's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.74 to 1.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Kesla Oyj ranks #164 out of 185 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 88.6%.
Is Kesla Oyj's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Kesla Oyj's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.43 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 1.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.74 to a high of 1.43. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.37. Kesla Oyj's value of 1.43 is 286.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kesla Oyj ranks #164 out of 185 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kesla Oyj has a GF Score™ of 51/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kesla Oyj's Debt-to-Equity compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Kesla Oyj ranks #164 out of 185 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Kesla Oyj in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.37. Kesla Oyj's value of 1.43 is 286.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Kesla Oyj's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.74 to 1.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.03 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Kesla Oyj 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 0.37, based on 185 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. Kesla Oyj's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.43 is 286.5% 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 Kesla Oyj and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kesla Oyj's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.43, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 1.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kesla Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Kesla Oyj (CHIX:KELASH) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 1.43. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.87, compared to a current price of €4.18 — trading 45.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.43, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 1.03 and 286.5% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 0.37. Kesla Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Kesla Oyj (CHIX:KELASH), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.43 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 Kesla Oyj (CHIX:KELASH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kesla Oyj stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.18 is trading 45.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.87.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:KELASH:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.43 (39% above median its 10-year median of 1.03)
GF Value™: €2.87 vs. price of €4.18 (45.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 286.5% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#164 of 185)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:KELASH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kesla Oyj is engaged in designing, marketing, and manufacturing forest technology. The product portfolio includes harvester cranes, forwarder cranes, and industrial cranes.
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