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Biotalys NVFRA:86C +3.36%32 Debt-to-Equity is 0.31 as of Dec. 2025, which is 63% above its 10-year median of 0.19. GuruFocus rates FRA:86C with a GF Score™ of 32/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 230 Agriculture companies, Biotalys NV ranks better than 55.22% 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 Biotalys NV's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:86C'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 0.19 Max: 2.16
Current: 0.31
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Biotalys NV was 2.16. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.19.
FRA:86C's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 55.22% of 230
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 0.35
vs FRA:86C: 0.31
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.
Biotalys NV Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Biotalys NV Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Biotalys NV'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:86C vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Biotalys NV'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.
Biotalys NV Debt-to-Equity vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Biotalys NV's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Biotalys NV'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.
Biotalys NV (FRA:86C) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.31 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Biotalys NV and its competitors. This is 63% above median its historical median of 0.19. Over the past decade, Biotalys NV's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.06 to 2.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Biotalys NV ranks #103 out of 230 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 44.8%.
Is Biotalys NV's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Biotalys NV's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.31 is 63% above median its 10-year median of 0.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 2.16. The Agriculture industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.35. Biotalys NV's value of 0.31 is 11.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Biotalys NV ranks #103 out of 230 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Biotalys NV has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Biotalys NV's Debt-to-Equity compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Biotalys NV ranks #103 out of 230 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Biotalys NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.35. Biotalys NV's value of 0.31 is 11.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Biotalys NV's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.06 to 2.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.19 vs. the industry median of 0.35, Biotalys NV has consistently been below 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 Agriculture company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Agriculture companies is 0.35, based on 230 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. Biotalys NV's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.31 is 11.4% below 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 Biotalys NV and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Biotalys NV's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.31, which is 63% above median its own 10-year median of 0.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Biotalys NV stock overvalued right now?
Biotalys NV (FRA:86C) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.31. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.31, which is 63% above median its 10-year median of 0.19 and 11.4% below the Agriculture industry median of 0.35. Biotalys NV's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Biotalys NV (FRA:86C), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.31 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.
Biotalys NV is an Agricultural Technology (AgTech) company developing Precision Biocontrol solutions based on proteins for the protection of crops in both the pre and post harvest markets. The company provides novel solutions that bridge the efficacy and scale of chemistry with the environmental advantages of biological solutions. Its pipeline EVOCA 1st Gen, EVOCA NG, BioFun-6, and BioFun-7. It operates in single segment.
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