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FerrotecFRA:FER -2.08%56 Debt-to-Equity is 0.80 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 0.70. GuruFocus rates FRA:FER with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 910 Semiconductors companies, Ferrotec ranks worse than 79.56% 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 Ferrotec's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:FER'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3 Med: 0.7 Max: 1.68
Current: 0.8
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Ferrotec was 1.68. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 0.70.
FRA:FER's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 79.56% of 910
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 0.255
vs FRA:FER: 0.80
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.
Ferrotec Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Ferrotec Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ferrotec'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:FER vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Ferrotec'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.
Ferrotec Debt-to-Equity vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Ferrotec's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ferrotec'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.
Ferrotec (FRA:FER) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.80 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Ferrotec and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 0.70. Over the past decade, Ferrotec's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.30 to 1.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Ferrotec ranks #724 out of 910 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 79.6%.
Is Ferrotec's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Ferrotec's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.80 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 1.68. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Ferrotec's value of 0.80 is 213.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ferrotec ranks #724 out of 910 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ferrotec has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ferrotec's Debt-to-Equity compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Ferrotec ranks #724 out of 910 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Ferrotec in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Ferrotec's value of 0.80 is 213.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Ferrotec's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.30 to 1.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.70 vs. the industry median of 0.26, Ferrotec 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Semiconductors companies is 0.26, based on 910 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. Ferrotec's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.80 is 213.7% 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 Ferrotec and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ferrotec's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.80, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 0.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ferrotec stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ferrotec (FRA:FER) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.78, compared to a current price of €47.00 — trading 137.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.80, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.70 and 213.7% above the Semiconductors industry median of 0.26. Ferrotec's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 7 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 Ferrotec (FRA:FER), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.80 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 Ferrotec (FRA:FER) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ferrotec stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €47.00 is trading 137.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €19.78.
GuruFocus considers Ferrotec to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FER:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.80 (14% above median its 10-year median of 0.70)
GF Value™: €19.78 vs. price of €47.00 (137.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 213.7% above the Semiconductors median (#724 of 910)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FER stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ferrotec Corp is a manufacturer of semiconductor equipment related products. The company operates through four business segments. Its Electronic device segment manufactures thermo-electric modules, ferrofluid, and power semiconductor substrate. The Equipment-related segment is engaged in the production and sale of vacuum seal, quartz products, ceramics and silicon products, silicon parts, and wafer products. Its Photovoltaic segment is involved in the formation of silicon crystal equipment, quartz crucible, and silicon for the solar cell. The company's Other segment comprises of laundry and other related industrial equipment.
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