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Pine Cliff EnergyFRA:IPC +2.37%41 Debt-to-Equity is 1.30 as of Mar. 2026, which is 145% above its 10-year median of 0.53. GuruFocus rates FRA:IPC with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 796 Oil & Gas companies, Pine Cliff Energy ranks worse than 78.64% 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 Pine Cliff Energy's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:IPC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.92 Med: 0.53 Max: 6.12
Current: 1.3
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Pine Cliff Energy was 6.12. The lowest was -6.92. And the median was 0.53.
FRA:IPC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 78.64% of 796
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.465
vs FRA:IPC: 1.30
Pine Cliff Energy (FRA:IPC) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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.
Pine Cliff Energy Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Pine Cliff Energy Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pine Cliff Energy'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:IPC vs COP, EOG, FANG: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Pine Cliff Energy'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.
Pine Cliff Energy Debt-to-Equity vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Pine Cliff Energy's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pine Cliff Energy'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.
Pine Cliff Energy (FRA:IPC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.30 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Pine Cliff Energy and its competitors. This is 145% above median its historical median of 0.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Pine Cliff Energy ranks #626 out of 796 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 78.6%.
Is Pine Cliff Energy's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Pine Cliff Energy's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.30 is 145% above median its 10-year median of 0.53. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.47. Pine Cliff Energy's value of 1.30 is 179.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pine Cliff Energy ranks #626 out of 796 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pine Cliff Energy has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pine Cliff Energy's Debt-to-Equity compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Pine Cliff Energy ranks #626 out of 796 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Pine Cliff Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.47. Pine Cliff Energy's value of 1.30 is 179.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.53 vs. the industry median of 0.47, Pine Cliff Energy 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Oil & Gas companies is 0.47, based on 796 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. Pine Cliff Energy's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.30 is 179.6% 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 Pine Cliff Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pine Cliff Energy's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.30, which is 145% above median its own 10-year median of 0.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pine Cliff Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pine Cliff Energy (FRA:IPC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.49, compared to a current price of €0.35 — trading 29.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.30, which is 145% above median its 10-year median of 0.53 and 179.6% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.47. Pine Cliff Energy's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 Pine Cliff Energy (FRA:IPC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.30 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 Pine Cliff Energy (FRA:IPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pine Cliff Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.35 is trading 29.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.49.
GuruFocus considers Pine Cliff Energy to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:IPC:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.30 (145% above median its 10-year median of 0.53)
GF Value™: €0.49 vs. price of €0.35 (29.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 179.6% above the Oil & Gas median (#626 of 796)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:IPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pine Cliff Energy Ltd. is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of natural gas and crude oil in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin and conducts many of its activities jointly with others. The company has various operations and assets, such as Central Assets, Edson Assets, Southern Assets, and others.
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