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OraSure TechnologiesFRA:EP3 -0.56%55 Debt-to-Equity is 0.04 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 0.03. GuruFocus rates FRA:EP3 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.73 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 706 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, OraSure Technologies ranks better than 85.55% 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 OraSure Technologies's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:EP3'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.03 Max: 0.06
Current: 0.04
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of OraSure Technologies was 0.06. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.03.
FRA:EP3's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 85.55% of 706
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 0.23
vs FRA:EP3: 0.04
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.
OraSure Technologies Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
OraSure Technologies Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for OraSure Technologies'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:EP3 vs SMTI, UTMD, EMBC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, OraSure Technologies'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.
OraSure Technologies Debt-to-Equity vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, OraSure Technologies's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where OraSure Technologies'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.
OraSure Technologies (FRA:EP3) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on OraSure Technologies and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 0.03. Over the past decade, OraSure Technologies' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.06. According to the industry distribution chart, OraSure Technologies ranks #102 out of 706 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 14.4%.
Is OraSure Technologies' Debt-to-Equity too high?
OraSure Technologies' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 0.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.06. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.23. OraSure Technologies' value of 0.04 is 82.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, OraSure Technologies ranks #102 out of 706 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, OraSure Technologies has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OraSure Technologies' Debt-to-Equity compare to SMTI and UTMD?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, OraSure Technologies ranks #102 out of 706 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places OraSure Technologies in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.23. OraSure Technologies' value of 0.04 is 82.6% below this benchmark. Historically, OraSure Technologies' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.03 vs. the industry median of 0.23, OraSure Technologies 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 0.23, based on 706 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. OraSure Technologies's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 is 82.6% 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 OraSure Technologies and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OraSure Technologies's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 0.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OraSure Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OraSure Technologies (FRA:EP3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.73, compared to a current price of €3.54 — trading 104.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 0.03 and 82.6% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 0.23. OraSure Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 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 OraSure Technologies (FRA:EP3), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04 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 OraSure Technologies (FRA:EP3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OraSure Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €3.54 is trading 104.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.73.
GuruFocus considers OraSure Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:EP3:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.04 (33% above median its 10-year median of 0.03)
GF Value™: €1.73 vs. price of €3.54 (104.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 82.6% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#102 of 706)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:EP3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
OraSure Technologies Inc is principally engaged in the development, manufacture, marketing, sale and distribution of (i) diagnostics products, and (ii) sample management solutions. It develops products and services that support diagnostic testing and healthcare data analysis, with a focus on improving access to healthcare. The company derives its revenues from the sale of diagnostics products and sample management solutions. Geographically, it generates the maximum revenue from the United States.
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