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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 PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:07K'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.95 Med: 3.03 Max: 8.18
Current: 1.74
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk was 8.18. The lowest was 0.95. And the median was 3.03.
FRA:07K's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 90.69% of 548
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs FRA:07K: 1.74
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.
PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk 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.
FRA:07K vs NUE, STLD, RS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk'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.
PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk Debt-to-Equity vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk'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.
PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk (FRA:07K) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.74 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 3.03. Over the past decade, PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.95 to 8.18. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk ranks #497 out of 548 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 90.7%.
Is PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk's Debt-to-Equity too high?
PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.74 is 43% below median its 10-year median of 3.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.95 to a high of 8.18. The Steel industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk's value of 1.74 is 324.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk ranks #497 out of 548 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk has a GF Score™ of 51/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk's Debt-to-Equity compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk ranks #497 out of 548 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk's value of 1.74 is 324.4% above this benchmark. Historically, PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.95 to 8.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.03 vs. the industry median of 0.41, PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk 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 Steel company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Steel companies is 0.41, based on 548 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. PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.74 is 324.4% 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 PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk and its competitors. For the Steel 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. PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.74, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 3.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk stock overvalued right now?
PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk (FRA:07K) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 1.74. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.01, compared to a current price of €0.01 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.74, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 3.03 and 324.4% above the Steel industry median of 0.41. PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 7 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 PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk (FRA:07K), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.74 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 PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk (FRA:07K) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.01 is trading 20% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.01.
Key valuation signals for FRA:07K:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.74 (43% below median its 10-year median of 3.03)
GF Value™: €0.01 vs. price of €0.01 (20% below fair value)
Industry Position: 324.4% above the Steel median (#497 of 548)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:07K stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk is a steel producer in Indonesia. The company's products include Hot Rolled Coil, Cold Rolled Coil, and Wire Rod. Along with its subsidiaries, The Company's core business activities include the production and sale of steel products, such as Hot Rolled Coil (HRC), Cold Rolled Coil (CRC), wire rods, steel pipes, steel sections, and reinforcing bars, as well as related services including coating and tolling. It operates in four segments: Steel Products; Infrastructure facilities segment; Engineering and Construction; and Other Services. It derives the majority of its revenue from the Steel Products segment.
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