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Elica SpAFRA:7L4 +2.74%55 Debt-to-Equity is 0.98 as of Jun. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 0.92. GuruFocus rates FRA:7L4 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.62. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 381 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Elica SpA ranks worse than 84.78% 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 Elica SpA's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:7L4'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43 Med: 0.92 Max: 1.35
Current: 0.98
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Elica SpA was 1.35. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 0.92.
FRA:7L4's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 84.78% of 381
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 0.32
vs FRA:7L4: 0.98
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.
Elica SpA Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Elica SpA Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elica SpA'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:7L4 vs SN, SGI, MHK: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Elica SpA'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.
Elica SpA Debt-to-Equity vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Elica SpA's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elica SpA'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.
Elica SpA (FRA:7L4) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.98 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Elica SpA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.92. Over the past decade, Elica SpA's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.43 to 1.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Elica SpA ranks #323 out of 381 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 84.8%.
Is Elica SpA's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Elica SpA's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.98 is near median its 10-year median of 0.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 1.35. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.32. Elica SpA's value of 0.98 is 206.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elica SpA ranks #323 out of 381 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Elica SpA has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elica SpA's Debt-to-Equity compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Elica SpA ranks #323 out of 381 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Elica SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.32. Elica SpA's value of 0.98 is 206.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Elica SpA's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.43 to 1.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.92 vs. the industry median of 0.32, Elica SpA 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 0.32, based on 381 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. Elica SpA's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.98 is 206.3% 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 Elica SpA and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elica SpA's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.98, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elica SpA stock overvalued right now?
Elica SpA (FRA:7L4) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.98. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.62, compared to a current price of €1.13 — trading 30.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.98, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.92 and 206.3% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 0.32. Elica SpA's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 3 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 Elica SpA (FRA:7L4), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.98 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 Elica SpA (FRA:7L4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elica SpA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.13 is trading 30.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.62.
Key valuation signals for FRA:7L4:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.98 (near median its 10-year median of 0.92)
GF Value™: €1.62 vs. price of €1.13 (30.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 206.3% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#323 of 381)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:7L4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elica SpA is engaged in the design, manufacturing, and sale of kitchen range hoods for domestic use as well as design, manufacture, and sale of motors for central heating boilers. The company offers its products under the Elica, Gutmann, Turboair, Jetair, Ariafina, Arietta, Puti, and Fime brand names. It produces and sells range hoods and extractor hobs (Cooking segment) and of motors for domestic ventilation and other uses (Motors segment). Geographically, the business activity functions through the region of Europe + CSI (Russia), America, and other countries. It derives maximum revenue from Europe + CSI (Russia).
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