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HurcoFRA:HC2 -0.53%67 Debt-to-Equity is 0.06 as of Apr. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 0.05. GuruFocus rates FRA:HC2 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.18 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,683 Industrial Products companies, Hurco ranks better than 81.4% 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 Hurco's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:HC2'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.05 Max: 0.06
Current: 0.06
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Hurco was 0.06. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.05.
FRA:HC2's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 81.4% of 2683
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs FRA:HC2: 0.06
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.
Hurco Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Hurco Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hurco'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:HC2 vs HUHU, NPWR, HDRN: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Hurco'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.
Hurco Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hurco's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hurco'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.
Hurco (FRA:HC2) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.06 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Hurco and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 0.05. Over the past decade, Hurco's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Hurco ranks #499 out of 2683 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 18.6%.
Is Hurco's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Hurco's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.06 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 0.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.06. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Hurco's value of 0.06 is 78.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hurco ranks #499 out of 2683 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hurco has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hurco's Debt-to-Equity compare to HUHU and NPWR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hurco ranks #499 out of 2683 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Hurco in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Hurco's value of 0.06 is 78.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Hurco's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.05 vs. the industry median of 0.28, Hurco 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Industrial Products companies is 0.28, based on 2,683 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. Hurco's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.06 is 78.6% 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 Hurco and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hurco's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.06, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 0.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hurco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hurco (FRA:HC2) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.18, compared to a current price of €18.60 — trading 22.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.06, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 0.05 and 78.6% below the Industrial Products industry median of 0.28. Hurco's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 2 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 Hurco (FRA:HC2), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.06 as of Apr. 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 Hurco (FRA:HC2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hurco stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €18.60 is trading 22.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.18.
GuruFocus considers Hurco to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HC2:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.06 (20% above median its 10-year median of 0.05)
GF Value™: €15.18 vs. price of €18.60 (22.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78.6% below the Industrial Products median (#499 of 2683)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HC2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hurco Companies Inc is an international industrial technology company that designs, manufactures, and sells computerized (CNC) machine tools for the metal cutting industry through a international sales and distribution network. Its proprietary control systems and software are sold as integral components of its machine tools. The Company also provides machine tool components, automation solutions, software options, upgrades, accessories, replacement parts, and related support services. It operates in the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific, with the Americas contributing the majority of revenue. Its core products include vertical and horizontal machining centers (mills), turning centers (lathes), and toolroom machines.
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