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Energy Services of AmericaESOA +2.18%82 Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 0.85. GuruFocus rates ESOA with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.55 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,612 Construction companies, Energy Services of America ranks worse than 53.29% 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 Energy Services of America's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ESOA'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38 Med: 0.85 Max: 1.8
Current: 0.46
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Energy Services of America was 1.80. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.85.
ESOA's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 53.29% of 1612
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs ESOA: 0.46
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.
Energy Services of America Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Energy Services of America Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
ESOA vs MTRX, PHOE, SHIM: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Energy Services of America'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.
Energy Services of America Debt-to-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Energy Services of America's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Energy Services of America'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.
Energy Services of America (ESOA) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.46 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Energy Services of America and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 0.85. Over the past decade, Energy Services of America's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.38 to 1.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Energy Services of America ranks #859 out of 1612 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 53.3%.
Is Energy Services of America's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Energy Services of America's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.46 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 0.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 1.80. The Construction industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Energy Services of America's value of 0.46 is 12.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Energy Services of America ranks #859 out of 1612 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Energy Services of America has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Energy Services of America's Debt-to-Equity compare to MTRX and PHOE?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Energy Services of America ranks #859 out of 1612 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Energy Services of America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Energy Services of America's value of 0.46 is 12.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Energy Services of America's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.38 to 1.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.85 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Energy Services of America 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 1,612 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. Energy Services of America's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.46 is 12.2% 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 Energy Services of America 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. Energy Services of America's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.46, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 0.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Energy Services of America stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Energy Services of America (ESOA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.55, compared to a current price of $15.67 — trading 48.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.46, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 0.85 and 12.2% above the Construction industry median of 0.41. Energy Services of America's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Energy Services of America (ESOA), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 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 Energy Services of America (ESOA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Energy Services of America stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $15.67 is trading 48.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.55.
GuruFocus considers Energy Services of America to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ESOA:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.46 (46% below median its 10-year median of 0.85)
GF Value™: $10.55 vs. price of $15.67 (48.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.2% above the Construction median (#859 of 1612)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ESOA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Energy Services of America Corporation is engaged in providing contracting services for energy-related companies. The company is predominantly engaged in the construction, replacement, and repair of natural gas pipelines and storage facilities for utility companies and private natural gas companies. It services the gas, petroleum, power, chemical, and automotive industries and does incidental work such as water and sewer projects. Energy Service's other services include liquid pipeline construction, pump station construction, production facility construction, water and sewer pipeline installations, various maintenance and repair services, and other services related to pipeline construction.
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