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Galliford Try HoldingsFRA:3WC +0.69%77 Debt-to-Equity is 0.44 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 0.44. GuruFocus rates FRA:3WC with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,616 Construction companies, Galliford Try Holdings ranks worse than 52.66% 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 Galliford Try Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:3WC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14 Med: 0.44 Max: 2.53
Current: 0.44
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Galliford Try Holdings was 2.53. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.44.
FRA:3WC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 52.66% of 1616
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.4
vs FRA:3WC: 0.44
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Galliford Try Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Galliford Try Holdings Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Galliford Try Holdings'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.
FRA:3WC vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Galliford Try Holdings'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.
Galliford Try Holdings Debt-to-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Galliford Try Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Galliford Try Holdings'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.
Galliford Try Holdings (FRA:3WC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.44 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Galliford Try Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.44. Over the past decade, Galliford Try Holdings' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.14 to 2.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Galliford Try Holdings ranks #851 out of 1616 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 52.7%.
Is Galliford Try Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Galliford Try Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.44 is near median its 10-year median of 0.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 2.53. The Construction industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Galliford Try Holdings' value of 0.44 is 10% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Galliford Try Holdings ranks #851 out of 1616 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Galliford Try Holdings has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Galliford Try Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Galliford Try Holdings ranks #851 out of 1616 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Galliford Try Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Galliford Try Holdings' value of 0.44 is 10% above this benchmark. Historically, Galliford Try Holdings' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.14 to 2.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.44 vs. the industry median of 0.40, Galliford Try Holdings 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 0.40, based on 1,616 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. Galliford Try Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.44 is 10% 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 Galliford Try Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Galliford Try Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.44, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Galliford Try Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Galliford Try Holdings (FRA:3WC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.27, compared to a current price of €7.25 — trading 69.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.44, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.44 and 10% above the Construction industry median of 0.40. Galliford Try Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Galliford Try Holdings (FRA:3WC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.44 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 Galliford Try Holdings (FRA:3WC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Galliford Try Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €7.25 is trading 69.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.27.
GuruFocus considers Galliford Try Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:3WC:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.44 (near median its 10-year median of 0.44)
GF Value™: €4.27 vs. price of €7.25 (69.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10% above the Construction median (#851 of 1616)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:3WC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Galliford Try Holdings PLC operates in the construction and engineering industry. It specializes in building and infrastructure projects for clients across public, private, and regulated sectors. The company works on various projects, including commercial and residential construction, infrastructure development, and public-private partnership investments. Its operations are mainly based in the United Kingdom. Galliford Try focuses on delivering construction services that improve the built environment, spanning sectors such as health, water, education, and infrastructure. The company's operating segments are Building, Infrastructure, Investments, and Central, with the majority of revenue from the Building segment.
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