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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 Gerard Perrier Industrie's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:80T'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18 Med: 0.28 Max: 0.5
Current: 0.5
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Gerard Perrier Industrie was 0.50. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.28.
FRA:80T's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 68.18% of 2690
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.285
vs FRA:80T: 0.50
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.
Gerard Perrier Industrie Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Gerard Perrier Industrie 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:80T vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Gerard Perrier Industrie'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.
Gerard Perrier Industrie Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Gerard Perrier Industrie's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gerard Perrier Industrie'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.
Gerard Perrier Industrie (FRA:80T) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.50 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Gerard Perrier Industrie and its competitors. This is 79% above median its historical median of 0.28. Over the past decade, Gerard Perrier Industrie's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.18 to 0.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Gerard Perrier Industrie ranks #1834 out of 2690 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 68.2%.
Is Gerard Perrier Industrie's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Gerard Perrier Industrie's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.50 is 79% above median its 10-year median of 0.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 0.50. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.29. Gerard Perrier Industrie's value of 0.50 is 75.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gerard Perrier Industrie ranks #1834 out of 2690 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Gerard Perrier Industrie has a GF Score™ of 91/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gerard Perrier Industrie's Debt-to-Equity compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Gerard Perrier Industrie ranks #1834 out of 2690 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Gerard Perrier Industrie in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.29. Gerard Perrier Industrie's value of 0.50 is 75.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Gerard Perrier Industrie's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.18 to 0.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.28 vs. the industry median of 0.29, Gerard Perrier Industrie 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Industrial Products companies is 0.29, based on 2,690 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. Gerard Perrier Industrie's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.50 is 75.4% 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 Gerard Perrier Industrie and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gerard Perrier Industrie's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.50, which is 79% above median its own 10-year median of 0.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gerard Perrier Industrie stock overvalued right now?
Gerard Perrier Industrie (FRA:80T) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.50. The stock's GF Value™ is €96.71, compared to a current price of €82.40 — trading 14.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.50, which is 79% above median its 10-year median of 0.28 and 75.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.29. Gerard Perrier Industrie's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 6 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 Gerard Perrier Industrie (FRA:80T), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.50 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 Gerard Perrier Industrie (FRA:80T) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gerard Perrier Industrie stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €82.40 is trading 14.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €96.71.
Key valuation signals for FRA:80T:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.50 (79% above median its 10-year median of 0.28)
GF Value™: €96.71 vs. price of €82.40 (14.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 75.4% above the Industrial Products median (#1834 of 2690)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:80T stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gerard Perrier Industrie SA is engaged in designing, manufacturing, installing, and maintaining industrial electrical, electronic and automation equipment in France and internationally. The company installs, services, and maintains electrical, and command and control equipment at industrial sites; and designs and manufactures electrical and electronic equipment for machine automation, continuous process, and professional equipment.
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