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Careium ABFRA:I81 +1.24%86 Debt-to-Equity is 0.29 as of Jun. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 0.32. GuruFocus rates FRA:I81 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 951 Business Services companies, Careium AB ranks better than 53% 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 Careium AB's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:I81'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29 Med: 0.32 Max: 0.53
Current: 0.29
During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Careium AB was 0.53. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.32.
FRA:I81's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 53% of 951
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.34
vs FRA:I81: 0.29
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.
Careium AB Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Careium AB Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Careium AB'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:I81 vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Careium AB'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.
Careium AB Debt-to-Equity vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Careium AB's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Careium AB'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.
Careium AB (FRA:I81) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.29 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Careium AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.32. Over the past decade, Careium AB's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.29 to 0.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Careium AB ranks #447 out of 951 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 47%.
Is Careium AB's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Careium AB's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.29 is near median its 10-year median of 0.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 0.53. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.34. Careium AB's value of 0.29 is 14.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Careium AB ranks #447 out of 951 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Careium AB has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Careium AB's Debt-to-Equity compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Careium AB ranks #447 out of 951 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Careium AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.34. Careium AB's value of 0.29 is 14.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Careium AB's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.29 to 0.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.32 vs. the industry median of 0.34, Careium AB 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 Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Business Services companies is 0.34, based on 951 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. Careium AB's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.29 is 14.7% 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 Careium AB and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Careium AB's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.29, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Careium AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Careium AB (FRA:I81) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.62, compared to a current price of €2.45 — trading 6.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.29, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.32 and 14.7% below the Business Services industry median of 0.34. Careium AB's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Careium AB (FRA:I81), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.29 as of Jun. 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 Careium AB (FRA:I81) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Careium AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.45 is trading 6.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.62.
GuruFocus considers Careium AB to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:I81:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.29 (near median its 10-year median of 0.32)
GF Value™: €2.62 vs. price of €2.45 (6.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.7% below the Business Services median (#447 of 951)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:I81 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Careium AB is a player in technology-enabled care in Sweden which provides solutions to improve the safety, quality of life, and independence of seniors both inside and outside the home. It offers a complete digital alarm chain. Its product catalog includes security alarms, fall sensors, smoke detectors motion detectors, accessories such as cameras, electronic locks, robotic medication assistive devices, and secure communication with alarm response. Geographically it has a presence in Nordics, the United Kingdom and Ireland, Central Europe, and Other markets, Its majority of the revenue comes from Nordics.
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