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Giordano InternationalFRA:GIO 90 Debt-to-Equity is 0.33 as of Dec. 2025, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 0.22. GuruFocus rates FRA:GIO with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Retail - Cyclical companies, Giordano International ranks better than 66.28% 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 Giordano International's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:GIO'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 0.22 Max: 0.37
Current: 0.33
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Giordano International was 0.37. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.22.
FRA:GIO's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 66.28% of 1023
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs FRA:GIO: 0.33
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.
Giordano International Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Giordano International Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Giordano International'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:GIO vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Giordano International'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.
Giordano International Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Giordano International's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Giordano International'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.
Giordano International (FRA:GIO) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.33 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Giordano International and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 0.22. Over the past decade, Giordano International's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.10 to 0.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Giordano International ranks #345 out of 1023 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 33.7%.
Is Giordano International's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Giordano International's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.33 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 0.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 0.37. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Giordano International's value of 0.33 is 41.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Giordano International ranks #345 out of 1023 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Giordano International has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Giordano International's Debt-to-Equity compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Giordano International ranks #345 out of 1023 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Giordano International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Giordano International's value of 0.33 is 41.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Giordano International's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.10 to 0.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.22 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Giordano International 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 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. Giordano International's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.33 is 41.1% 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 Giordano International 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. Giordano International's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.33, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Giordano International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Giordano International (FRA:GIO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.17, compared to a current price of €0.14 — trading 17.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.33, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 0.22 and 41.1% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.56. Giordano International's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Giordano International (FRA:GIO), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.33 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 Giordano International (FRA:GIO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Giordano International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.14 is trading 17.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.17.
GuruFocus considers Giordano International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GIO:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.33 (50% above median its 10-year median of 0.22)
GF Value™: €0.17 vs. price of €0.14 (17.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41.1% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#345 of 1023)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GIO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Giordano International Ltd is an apparel manufacturer and retailer with thousands of stores in the Asia-Pacific region. Giordano's has both self-operated and franchised stores. The Giordano brand, encompassing Giordano Men, Giordano Women, and Giordano Junior, generates the vast majority of the company's sales, mostly through Giordano Men. Other brands include Giordano Ladies, BSX, Beau Monde, and Eula. There are two operating segments: Retail and Distribution; and Wholesales to Overseas Franchisees. The Retail and Distribution segment is geographically managed through Mainland China and the Gulf Cooperation Council (the GCC), Hong Kong and Macau, Taiwan, Southeast Asia and Australia, and Wholesale to Overseas Franchisees.
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