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Societatea Energetica ElectricaFRA:ECEB 45 Debt-to-Equity is 1.09 as of Mar. 2026, which is 506% above its 10-year median of 0.18. GuruFocus rates FRA:ECEB with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 471 Utilities - Regulated companies, Societatea Energetica Electrica ranks worse than 54.35% 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 Societatea Energetica Electrica's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:ECEB'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 0.18 Max: 1.24
Current: 1.09
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Societatea Energetica Electrica was 1.24. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.18.
FRA:ECEB's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 54.35% of 471
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1
vs FRA:ECEB: 1.09
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.
Societatea Energetica Electrica Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Societatea Energetica Electrica Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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:ECEB vs NEE, SO, DUK: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Societatea Energetica Electrica'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.
Societatea Energetica Electrica Debt-to-Equity vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Societatea Energetica Electrica's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Societatea Energetica Electrica'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.
Societatea Energetica Electrica (FRA:ECEB) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.09 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Societatea Energetica Electrica and its competitors. This is 506% above median its historical median of 0.18. Over the past decade, Societatea Energetica Electrica's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.06 to 1.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Societatea Energetica Electrica ranks #256 out of 471 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 54.4%.
Is Societatea Energetica Electrica's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Societatea Energetica Electrica's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.09 is 506% above median its 10-year median of 0.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 1.24. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Debt-to-Equity is 1.00. Societatea Energetica Electrica's value of 1.09 is 9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Societatea Energetica Electrica ranks #256 out of 471 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Societatea Energetica Electrica has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Societatea Energetica Electrica's Debt-to-Equity compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Societatea Energetica Electrica ranks #256 out of 471 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Societatea Energetica Electrica in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 1.00. Societatea Energetica Electrica's value of 1.09 is 9% above this benchmark. Historically, Societatea Energetica Electrica's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.06 to 1.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.18 vs. the industry median of 1.00, Societatea Energetica Electrica 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.00, based on 471 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. Societatea Energetica Electrica's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.09 is 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 Societatea Energetica Electrica and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Societatea Energetica Electrica's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.09, which is 506% above median its own 10-year median of 0.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Societatea Energetica Electrica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societatea Energetica Electrica (FRA:ECEB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.26, compared to a current price of €9.54 — trading 192.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.09, which is 506% above median its 10-year median of 0.18 and 9% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.00. Societatea Energetica Electrica's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 9 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 Societatea Energetica Electrica (FRA:ECEB), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.09 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 Societatea Energetica Electrica (FRA:ECEB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societatea Energetica Electrica stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €9.54 is trading 192.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.26.
GuruFocus considers Societatea Energetica Electrica to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:ECEB:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.09 (506% above median its 10-year median of 0.18)
GF Value™: €3.26 vs. price of €9.54 (192.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#256 of 471)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ECEB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Societatea Energetica Electrica SA is a Romanian company, which is engaged in operation and development of electricity distribution networks and activities related to electricity supply to final consumers. It mainly acts as an electricity distribution operator and the main electricity supplier in North Transylvania, South Transylvania, and North Muntenia. The company operates through following segments: Electricity & gas supply, which is engaged in purchasing and supplying electricity and gas to end consumers; Electricity distribution, which provides electricity distribution services; External electricity network services, which offers repairs, maintenance and other services for electricity networks owned by other distributors; Electricity generation segment; and Headquarters.
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