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Ferrovial NVFER +1.62%82 Debt-to-Equity is 1.86 as of Jun. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 2.04. GuruFocus rates FER with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $51.76 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,610 Construction companies, Ferrovial NV ranks worse than 89.01% 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 Ferrovial NV's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FER'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.28 Med: 2.04 Max: 3.17
Current: 1.82
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Ferrovial NV was 3.17. The lowest was 1.28. And the median was 2.04.
FER's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 89.01% of 1610
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs FER: 1.82
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.
Ferrovial NV Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Ferrovial NV Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ferrovial 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.
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Ferrovial 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.
Ferrovial NV Debt-to-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Ferrovial NV's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ferrovial 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.
Ferrovial NV (FER) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.86 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Ferrovial NV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.04. Over the past decade, Ferrovial NV's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.28 to 3.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Ferrovial NV ranks #1433 out of 1610 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 89%.
Is Ferrovial NV's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Ferrovial NV's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.86 is near median its 10-year median of 2.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.28 to a high of 3.17. The Construction industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Ferrovial NV's value of 1.86 is 353.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ferrovial NV ranks #1433 out of 1610 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ferrovial NV has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ferrovial NV's Debt-to-Equity compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Ferrovial NV ranks #1433 out of 1610 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Ferrovial NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Ferrovial NV's value of 1.86 is 353.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Ferrovial NV's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.28 to 3.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.04 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Ferrovial 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 1,610 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. Ferrovial NV's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.86 is 353.7% 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 Ferrovial 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. Ferrovial NV's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.86, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ferrovial NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ferrovial NV (FER) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $51.76, compared to a current price of $62.77 — trading 21.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.86, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.04 and 353.7% above the Construction industry median of 0.41. Ferrovial NV's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Ferrovial NV (FER), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.86 as of Jun. 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 Ferrovial NV (FER) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ferrovial NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $62.77 is trading 21.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $51.76.
GuruFocus considers Ferrovial NV to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FER:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.86 (near median its 10-year median of 2.04)
GF Value™: $51.76 vs. price of $62.77 (21.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 353.7% above the Construction median (#1433 of 1610)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FER stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ferrovial is a global transportation infrastructure investor, developer, and operator, with a strong presence in North American toll roads. In recent years, it shifted its portfolio toward North America and India, and lowered its exposure to Europe (including selling its stake in Heathrow Airport). The jewels in its crown include its stake in the 99-year lease to operate the Highway 407 ETR toll road in Toronto and its concession to develop and operate New Terminal One at JFK until 2060.
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