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Brueder Mannesmann AGFRA:BMM -16.07%33 Debt-to-Equity is 0.66 as of Dec. 2024, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 0.87. GuruFocus rates FRA:BMM with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.98 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Retail - Cyclical companies, Brueder Mannesmann AG ranks worse than 55.23% 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 Brueder Mannesmann AG's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:BMM'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.62 Med: 0.87 Max: 6.74
Current: 0.66
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Brueder Mannesmann AG was 6.74. The lowest was 0.62. And the median was 0.87.
FRA:BMM's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 55.23% of 1023
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs FRA:BMM: 0.66
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.
Brueder Mannesmann AG Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Brueder Mannesmann AG Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Brueder Mannesmann AG'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:BMM vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Brueder Mannesmann AG'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.
Brueder Mannesmann AG Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Brueder Mannesmann AG's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brueder Mannesmann AG'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.
Brueder Mannesmann AG (FRA:BMM) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.66 as of Dec. 2024. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Brueder Mannesmann AG and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 0.87. Over the past decade, Brueder Mannesmann AG's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.62 to 6.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Brueder Mannesmann AG ranks #565 out of 1023 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 55.2%.
Is Brueder Mannesmann AG's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Brueder Mannesmann AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.66 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 0.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.62 to a high of 6.74. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Brueder Mannesmann AG's value of 0.66 is 17.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brueder Mannesmann AG ranks #565 out of 1023 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Brueder Mannesmann AG has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brueder Mannesmann AG's Debt-to-Equity compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Brueder Mannesmann AG ranks #565 out of 1023 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Brueder Mannesmann AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Brueder Mannesmann AG's value of 0.66 is 17.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Brueder Mannesmann AG's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.62 to 6.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.87 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Brueder Mannesmann AG 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 a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.56, based on 1,023 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. Brueder Mannesmann AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.66 is 17.9% 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 Brueder Mannesmann AG and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brueder Mannesmann AG's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.66, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 0.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brueder Mannesmann AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brueder Mannesmann AG (FRA:BMM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.98, compared to a current price of €0.94 — trading 4.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.66, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 0.87 and 17.9% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.56. Brueder Mannesmann AG's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 Brueder Mannesmann AG (FRA:BMM), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.66 as of Dec. 2024. 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 Brueder Mannesmann AG (FRA:BMM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brueder Mannesmann AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.94 is trading 4.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.98.
GuruFocus considers Brueder Mannesmann AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:BMM:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.66 (24% below median its 10-year median of 0.87)
GF Value™: €0.98 vs. price of €0.94 (4.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.9% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#565 of 1023)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BMM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brueder Mannesmann AG, through its subsidiaries, operates in the field of tools and valves trading, providing hand tools and power tools. The Company also sells standard valves and related products for industrial applications.
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