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FLSmidth ASFLIDF 69 Debt-to-Equity is 0.24 as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 0.31. GuruFocus rates FLIDF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.27. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,680 Industrial Products companies, FLSmidth AS ranks better than 54.93% 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 FLSmidth AS's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FLIDF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 0.31 Max: 0.64
Current: 0.24
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of FLSmidth AS was 0.64. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.31.
FLIDF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 54.93% of 2680
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs FLIDF: 0.24
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.
FLSmidth AS Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
FLSmidth AS Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FLSmidth AS'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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, FLSmidth AS'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.
FLSmidth AS Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, FLSmidth AS's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FLSmidth AS'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.
FLSmidth AS (FLIDF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.24 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on FLSmidth AS and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 0.31. Over the past decade, FLSmidth AS's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.10 to 0.64. According to the industry distribution chart, FLSmidth AS ranks #1208 out of 2680 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 45.1%.
Is FLSmidth AS's Debt-to-Equity too high?
FLSmidth AS's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.24 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 0.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 0.64. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. FLSmidth AS's value of 0.24 is 14.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FLSmidth AS ranks #1208 out of 2680 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, FLSmidth AS has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FLSmidth AS's Debt-to-Equity compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, FLSmidth AS ranks #1208 out of 2680 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts FLSmidth AS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. FLSmidth AS's value of 0.24 is 14.3% below this benchmark. Historically, FLSmidth AS's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.10 to 0.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.31 vs. the industry median of 0.28, FLSmidth AS has consistently been below 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Industrial Products companies is 0.28, based on 2,680 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. FLSmidth AS's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.24 is 14.3% below 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 FLSmidth AS and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FLSmidth AS's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.24, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 0.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FLSmidth AS stock overvalued right now?
FLSmidth AS (FLIDF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.24. The stock's GF Value™ is $44.27, compared to a current price of $78.86 — trading 78.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.24, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 0.31 and 14.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 0.28. FLSmidth AS's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 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 FLSmidth AS (FLIDF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.24 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 FLSmidth AS (FLIDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FLSmidth AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $78.86 is trading 78.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $44.27.
Key valuation signals for FLIDF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.24 (23% below median its 10-year median of 0.31)
GF Value™: $44.27 vs. price of $78.86 (78.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.3% below the Industrial Products median (#1208 of 2680)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FLIDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FLSmidth & Co AS is a Denmark-based company thatsupplies technologies and services to the mining industry, including solutions across processing flowsheets. Its offerings are aimed at supporting operational efficiency, risk management, and environmental considerations in the production of metals and minerals. The company's three segments are: Service, Products, and Pumps, Cyclones & Valves (PC&V). The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Service segment. Geographically, the company operates across North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East & Africa, and Asia & Australia. Among all regions, South America contributes the majority of revenue.
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