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Manitou BFCHIX:MTUP 83 Debt-to-Equity is 0.36 as of Dec. 2025, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 0.32. GuruFocus rates CHIX:MTUP with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.94 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 185 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Manitou BF ranks better than 50.81% 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 Manitou BF's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:MTUp'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22 Med: 0.32 Max: 0.53
Current: 0.36
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Manitou BF was 0.53. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.32.
CHIX:MTUp's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 50.81% of 185
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs CHIX:MTUp: 0.36
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.
Manitou BF Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Manitou BF Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Manitou BF'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:MTUP vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Manitou BF'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.
Manitou BF Debt-to-Equity vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Manitou BF's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Manitou BF'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.
Manitou BF (CHIX:MTUP) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.36 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Manitou BF and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 0.32. Over the past decade, Manitou BF's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.22 to 0.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Manitou BF ranks #91 out of 185 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 49.2%.
Is Manitou BF's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Manitou BF's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.36 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 0.53. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Manitou BF's value of 0.36 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Manitou BF ranks #91 out of 185 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Manitou BF has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Manitou BF's Debt-to-Equity compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Manitou BF ranks #91 out of 185 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Manitou BF in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Manitou BF's value of 0.36 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, Manitou BF's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.22 to 0.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.32 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Manitou BF has consistently been at 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 0.36, 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. Manitou BF's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.36 is 0% at 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 Manitou BF and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Manitou BF's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.36, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 0.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Manitou BF stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manitou BF (CHIX:MTUP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.94, compared to a current price of €23.10 — trading 15.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.36, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.32 and 0% at the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 0.36. Manitou BF's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 9 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 Manitou BF (CHIX:MTUP), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.36 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 Manitou BF (CHIX:MTUP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manitou BF stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €23.10 is trading 15.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €19.94.
GuruFocus considers Manitou BF to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:MTUP:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.36 (13% above median its 10-year median of 0.32)
GF Value™: €19.94 vs. price of €23.10 (15.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0% at the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#91 of 185)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:MTUP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Manitou BF SA is an industrial equipment manufacturer based in France. It is one of the companies in developing all-terrain material handling equipment meant for construction, agricultural and industrial usage. Manitou's product mix is comprised of fixed, rotating and heavyweight all-terrain telescopic forklift-trucks, semi-industrial and industrial all-terrain masted forklift-trucks, compact loaders, aerial work platforms for personnel and warehousing equipment. These products are marketed through well-known brands such as Manitou, Gehl, and Mustang available with dealers throughout the world. Most of its revenue is derived from sales in countries of Northern Europe.
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