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Gateley (Holdings)FRA:5I2 -2.27%67 Debt-to-Equity is 1.05 as of Apr. 2026, which is 106% above its 10-year median of 0.51. GuruFocus rates FRA:5I2 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.76 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 952 Business Services companies, Gateley (Holdings) ranks worse than 77.42% 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 Gateley (Holdings)'s Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:5I2'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2 Med: 0.51 Max: 1.05
Current: 1.05
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Gateley (Holdings) was 1.05. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.51.
FRA:5I2's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 77.42% of 952
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.34
vs FRA:5I2: 1.05
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.
Gateley (Holdings) Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Gateley (Holdings) Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gateley (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:5I2 vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Gateley (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.
Gateley (Holdings) Debt-to-Equity vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Gateley (Holdings)'s Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gateley (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.
Gateley (Holdings) (FRA:5I2) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.05 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Gateley (Holdings) and its competitors. This is 106% above median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, Gateley (Holdings)'s Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.20 to 1.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Gateley (Holdings) ranks #737 out of 952 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 77.4%.
Is Gateley (Holdings)'s Debt-to-Equity too high?
Gateley (Holdings)'s current Debt-to-Equity of 1.05 is 106% above median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 1.05. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.34. Gateley (Holdings)'s value of 1.05 is 208.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gateley (Holdings) ranks #737 out of 952 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gateley (Holdings) has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gateley (Holdings)'s Debt-to-Equity compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Gateley (Holdings) ranks #737 out of 952 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Gateley (Holdings) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.34. Gateley (Holdings)'s value of 1.05 is 208.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Gateley (Holdings)'s own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.20 to 1.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 0.34, Gateley (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 Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Business Services companies is 0.34, based on 952 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. Gateley (Holdings)'s current Debt-to-Equity of 1.05 is 208.8% 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 Gateley (Holdings) and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gateley (Holdings)'s current Debt-to-Equity is 1.05, which is 106% above median its own 10-year median of 0.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gateley (Holdings) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gateley (Holdings) (FRA:5I2) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.76, compared to a current price of €0.65 — trading 63.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.05, which is 106% above median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 208.8% above the Business Services industry median of 0.34. Gateley (Holdings)'s overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Gateley (Holdings) (FRA:5I2), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.05 as of Apr. 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 Gateley (Holdings) (FRA:5I2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gateley (Holdings) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.65 is trading 63.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.76.
GuruFocus considers Gateley (Holdings) to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:5I2:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.05 (106% above median its 10-year median of 0.51)
GF Value™: €1.76 vs. price of €0.65 (63.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 208.8% above the Business Services median (#737 of 952)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5I2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gateley (Holdings) PLC is a full-service law firm. It provides commercial legal service with complementary non-legal services which includes trustees to pension schemes and offering tax incentive advice. The company has People, property, corporate and business services segments. It derives majority of its revenues from the Property segment. The firm mainly operates in the United Kingdom, Europe, Middle East, North and South America, Asia and others.
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