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EcomiamFRA:602 +1.75%66 Debt-to-Equity is 0.99 as of Mar. 2026, which is 120% above its 10-year median of 0.45. GuruFocus rates FRA:602 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.95 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 278 Retail - Defensive companies, Ecomiam ranks worse than 62.95% 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 Ecomiam's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:602'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.7 Med: 0.45 Max: 11.2
Current: 0.99
During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Ecomiam was 11.20. The lowest was -16.70. And the median was 0.45.
FRA:602's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 62.95% of 278
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.555
vs FRA:602: 0.99
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.
Ecomiam Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Ecomiam Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ecomiam'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:602 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Ecomiam'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.
Ecomiam Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ecomiam's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ecomiam'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.
Ecomiam (FRA:602) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.99 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Ecomiam and its competitors. This is 120% above median its historical median of 0.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Ecomiam ranks #175 out of 278 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 62.9%.
Is Ecomiam's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Ecomiam's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.99 is 120% above median its 10-year median of 0.45. The Retail - Defensive industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Ecomiam's value of 0.99 is 78.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ecomiam ranks #175 out of 278 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ecomiam has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ecomiam's Debt-to-Equity compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Ecomiam ranks #175 out of 278 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Ecomiam in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Ecomiam's value of 0.99 is 78.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.45 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Ecomiam 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.56, based on 278 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. Ecomiam's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.99 is 78.4% 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 Ecomiam and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ecomiam's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.99, which is 120% above median its own 10-year median of 0.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ecomiam stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecomiam (FRA:602) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.95, compared to a current price of €2.03 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.99, which is 120% above median its 10-year median of 0.45 and 78.4% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.56. Ecomiam's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 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 Ecomiam (FRA:602), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.99 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 Ecomiam (FRA:602) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecomiam stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.03 is trading 4.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.95.
GuruFocus considers Ecomiam to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:602:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.99 (120% above median its 10-year median of 0.45)
GF Value™: €1.95 vs. price of €2.03 (4.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78.4% above the Retail - Defensive median (#175 of 278)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:602 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ecomiam SA is engaged in distribution of frozen products. The company's products include Aperitifs; Meats; Fish & Seafood; Vegetables & Potato; Culinary aids; On the go; Breads & Pastries; Desserts; and Organic.
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