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Newton ResourcesFRA:8NW 41 Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 as of Dec. 2025, which is 98% below its 10-year median of 0.51. GuruFocus rates FRA:8NW with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.02. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 547 Steel companies, Newton Resources ranks better than 99.82% 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 Newton Resources's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:8NW'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.51 Max: 2.42
Current: 0.01
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Newton Resources was 2.42. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.51.
FRA:8NW's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 99.82% of 547
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.4
vs FRA:8NW: 0.01
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.
Newton Resources Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Newton Resources Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Newton Resources'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:8NW vs NUE, STLD, RS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Newton Resources'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.
Newton Resources Debt-to-Equity vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Newton Resources's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Newton Resources'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.
Newton Resources (FRA:8NW) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Newton Resources and its competitors. This is 98% below median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, Newton Resources' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 2.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Newton Resources ranks #1 out of 547 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is Newton Resources' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Newton Resources' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is 98% below median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 2.42. The Steel industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Newton Resources' value of 0.01 is 97.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Newton Resources ranks #1 out of 547 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Newton Resources has a GF Score™ of 41/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Newton Resources' Debt-to-Equity compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Newton Resources ranks #1 out of 547 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Newton Resources in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Newton Resources' value of 0.01 is 97.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Newton Resources' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 2.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 0.40, Newton Resources 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 a Steel company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Steel companies is 0.40, based on 547 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. Newton Resources's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is 97.5% 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 Newton Resources and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Newton Resources's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01, which is 98% below 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 Newton Resources stock overvalued right now?
Newton Resources (FRA:8NW) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.02, compared to a current price of €0.03 — trading 47.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01, which is 98% below median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 97.5% below the Steel industry median of 0.40. Newton Resources' overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 5 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 Newton Resources (FRA:8NW), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 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 Newton Resources (FRA:8NW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Newton Resources stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.03 is trading 47.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.02.
Key valuation signals for FRA:8NW:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.01 (98% below median its 10-year median of 0.51)
GF Value™: €0.02 vs. price of €0.03 (47.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 97.5% below the Steel median (#1 of 547)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8NW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Newton Resources Ltd, through its subsidiary, is engaged in the trading of iron ore and other commodities. The company has one reportable segment, which is the Resources Business. The company derives the majority of its revenue from sales of iron ores. The firm also derives a small portion of its revenue from Shipping services. Geographically, all the revenue is derived from Mainland China.
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