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ArchosFRA:AYH +5.82%35 Debt-to-Equity is -70.41 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:AYH with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,228 Hardware companies, Archos ranks worse than 44883.26% 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 Archos's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:AYH'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -70.41 Med: -0.29 Max: 1.25
Current: -70.41
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Archos was 1.25. The lowest was -70.41. And the median was -0.29.
FRA:AYH's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 0.28
vs FRA:AYH: -70.41
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Archos Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Archos Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Archos'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.
For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Archos'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.
Archos Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Archos's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Archos'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.
Archos (FRA:AYH) has a Debt-to-Equity of -70.41 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Archos and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Archos ranks #999999 out of 2228 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Archos' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Archos' current Debt-to-Equity is -70.41. Based on the distribution chart, Archos ranks #999999 out of 2228 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Archos has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Archos' Debt-to-Equity compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Archos ranks #999999 out of 2228 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Archos in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Hardware companies is 0.28, based on 2,228 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. 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 Archos and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Archos's current Debt-to-Equity is -70.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Archos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archos (FRA:AYH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.01, compared to a current price of €0.25 — trading 2445% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is -70.41. Archos' overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 4 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 Archos (FRA:AYH), the current Debt-to-Equity is -70.41 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 Archos (FRA:AYH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archos stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.25 is trading 2445% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.01.
GuruFocus considers Archos to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AYH:
Debt-to-Equity: -70.41
GF Value™: €0.01 vs. price of €0.25 (2445% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AYH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Archos operates in portable audio and video player market. It offers its own line of Android Tablets and Smartphones, as well as a full line of original equipment manufacturer devices.
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