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BroadpeakFRA:J73 74 Debt-to-Equity is 0.52 as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 0.53. GuruFocus rates FRA:J73 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.27 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,227 Hardware companies, Broadpeak ranks worse than 68.12% 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 Broadpeak's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:J73'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21 Med: 0.53 Max: 2.98
Current: 0.52
During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Broadpeak was 2.98. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 0.53.
FRA:J73's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 68.12% of 2227
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs FRA:J73: 0.52
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.
Broadpeak Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Broadpeak Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Broadpeak'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:J73 vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Broadpeak'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.
Broadpeak Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Broadpeak's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Broadpeak'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.
Broadpeak (FRA:J73) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.52 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Broadpeak and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.53. Over the past decade, Broadpeak's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.21 to 2.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Broadpeak ranks #1517 out of 2227 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 68.1%.
Is Broadpeak's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Broadpeak's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.52 is near median its 10-year median of 0.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 2.98. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Broadpeak's value of 0.52 is 85.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Broadpeak ranks #1517 out of 2227 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Broadpeak has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Broadpeak's Debt-to-Equity compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Broadpeak ranks #1517 out of 2227 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Broadpeak in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Broadpeak's value of 0.52 is 85.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Broadpeak's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.21 to 2.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.53 vs. the industry median of 0.28, Broadpeak 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Hardware companies is 0.28, based on 2,227 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. Broadpeak's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.52 is 85.7% 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 Broadpeak and its competitors. For the Hardware 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. Broadpeak's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.52, which is near 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 Broadpeak stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Broadpeak (FRA:J73) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.27, compared to a current price of €2.34 — trading 3.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.52, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.53 and 85.7% above the Hardware industry median of 0.28. Broadpeak's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Broadpeak (FRA:J73), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.52 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 Broadpeak (FRA:J73) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Broadpeak stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.34 is trading 3.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.27.
GuruFocus considers Broadpeak to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:J73:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.52 (near median its 10-year median of 0.53)
GF Value™: €2.27 vs. price of €2.34 (3.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 85.7% above the Hardware median (#1517 of 2227)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:J73 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Broadpeak SA designs and manufactures video delivery components for content providers and network service providers deploying IPTV, cable, satellite, OTT and mobile services. Its portfolio of solutions and technologies powers the delivery of movies, television programming and other content over managed networks and the internet for viewing on any type of device. The company's systems and services help operators increase market share and improve subscriber loyalty with superior quality of experience.
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