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Alpha Pro TechFRA:APL -2.29%72 Debt-to-Equity is 0.12 as of Mar. 2026, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 0.07. GuruFocus rates FRA:APL with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,610 Construction companies, Alpha Pro Tech ranks better than 77.02% 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 Alpha Pro Tech's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:APL'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.07 Max: 0.15
Current: 0.12
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Alpha Pro Tech was 0.15. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.07.
FRA:APL's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 77.02% of 1610
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs FRA:APL: 0.12
Alpha Pro Tech (FRA:APL) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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.
Alpha Pro Tech Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Alpha Pro Tech Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alpha Pro Tech'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:APL vs SNTL, INVE, CSTE: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Alpha Pro Tech'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.
Alpha Pro Tech Debt-to-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Alpha Pro Tech's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alpha Pro Tech'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.
Alpha Pro Tech (FRA:APL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.12 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Alpha Pro Tech and its competitors. This is 71% above median its historical median of 0.07. Over the past decade, Alpha Pro Tech's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Alpha Pro Tech ranks #370 out of 1610 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 23%.
Is Alpha Pro Tech's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Alpha Pro Tech's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.12 is 71% above median its 10-year median of 0.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.15. The Construction industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Alpha Pro Tech's value of 0.12 is 70.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alpha Pro Tech ranks #370 out of 1610 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alpha Pro Tech has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alpha Pro Tech's Debt-to-Equity compare to SNTL and INVE?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Alpha Pro Tech ranks #370 out of 1610 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Alpha Pro Tech in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Alpha Pro Tech's value of 0.12 is 70.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Alpha Pro Tech's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.07 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Alpha Pro Tech 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Construction companies is 0.41, based on 1,610 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. Alpha Pro Tech's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.12 is 70.7% 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 Alpha Pro Tech and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alpha Pro Tech's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.12, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 0.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alpha Pro Tech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alpha Pro Tech (FRA:APL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.73, compared to a current price of €4.26 — trading 9.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.12, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 0.07 and 70.7% below the Construction industry median of 0.41. Alpha Pro Tech's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Alpha Pro Tech (FRA:APL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.12 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 Alpha Pro Tech (FRA:APL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alpha Pro Tech stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €4.26 is trading 9.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.73.
GuruFocus considers Alpha Pro Tech to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:APL:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.12 (71% above median its 10-year median of 0.07)
GF Value™: €4.73 vs. price of €4.26 (9.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 70.7% below the Construction median (#370 of 1610)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:APL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alpha Pro Tech Ltd is in the business of protecting people, products, and environments. It is developing, manufacturing, and marketing a line of disposable protective apparel and infection control products for the cleanroom, industrial, pharmaceutical, medical, and dental markets. It also manufactures a line of building supply construction weatherization products that are sold under the Alpha Pro Tech brand name. The Company operates through two business segments: Building Supply and Disposable Protective Apparel. Key revenue is generated from Building Supply, consisting of a line of construction supply weatherization products. The construction supply weatherization products consist of housewrap and synthetic roof underlayment, and synthetic roof underlayment accessories.
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