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Hove ASFRA:LL0 +1.03%63 Debt-to-Equity is 0.10 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 0.11. GuruFocus rates FRA:LL0 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.84 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,422 Chemicals companies, Hove AS ranks better than 77.57% 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 Hove AS's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:LL0'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05 Med: 0.11 Max: 1.04
Current: 0.1
During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Hove AS was 1.04. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.11.
FRA:LL0's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 77.57% of 1422
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs FRA:LL0: 0.10
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.
Hove AS Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Hove AS Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hove AS'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:LL0 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Hove AS'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.
Hove AS Debt-to-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Hove AS's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hove AS'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.
Hove AS (FRA:LL0) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.10 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Hove AS and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.11. Over the past decade, Hove AS's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 1.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Hove AS ranks #319 out of 1422 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 22.4%.
Is Hove AS's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Hove AS's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.10 is near median its 10-year median of 0.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 1.04. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Hove AS's value of 0.10 is 72.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hove AS ranks #319 out of 1422 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hove AS has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hove AS's Debt-to-Equity compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Hove AS ranks #319 out of 1422 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Hove AS in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Hove AS's value of 0.10 is 72.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Hove AS's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 1.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.11 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Hove AS 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 Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Chemicals companies is 0.36, based on 1,422 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. Hove AS's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.10 is 72.2% 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 Hove AS and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hove AS's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.10, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hove AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hove AS (FRA:LL0) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.84, compared to a current price of €0.78 — trading 6.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.10, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.11 and 72.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. Hove AS's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Hove AS (FRA:LL0), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.10 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 Hove AS (FRA:LL0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hove AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.78 is trading 6.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.84.
GuruFocus considers Hove AS to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LL0:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.10 (near median its 10-year median of 0.11)
GF Value™: €0.84 vs. price of €0.78 (6.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 72.2% below the Chemicals median (#319 of 1422)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LL0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hove AS develops, produces, and supplies lubrication solutions for mechanical bearings in the wind turbine industry. The company's solutions are Hove Smart Lube, Hove Carry, Lubrication Solutions, Beinlich Pumps, and others.
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