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Look HoldingsFRA:LOO -1.40%77 Debt-to-Equity is 0.25 as of Jun. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 0.31. GuruFocus rates FRA:LOO with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.14. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 930 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Look Holdings ranks better than 63.87% 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 Look Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:LOO'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.31 Max: 0.69
Current: 0.25
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Look Holdings was 0.69. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.31.
FRA:LOO's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 63.87% of 930
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 0.42
vs FRA:LOO: 0.25
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.
Look Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Look Holdings Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Look Holdings'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:LOO vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Look Holdings'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.
Look Holdings Debt-to-Equity vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Look Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Look Holdings'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.
Look Holdings (FRA:LOO) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.25 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Look Holdings and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 0.31. Over the past decade, Look Holdings' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.09 to 0.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Look Holdings ranks #336 out of 930 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 36.1%.
Is Look Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Look Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.25 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 0.69. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Look Holdings' value of 0.25 is 40.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Look Holdings ranks #336 out of 930 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Look Holdings has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Look Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Look Holdings ranks #336 out of 930 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Look Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Look Holdings' value of 0.25 is 40.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Look Holdings' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.09 to 0.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.31 vs. the industry median of 0.42, Look Holdings 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.42, based on 930 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. Look Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.25 is 40.5% 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 Look Holdings and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Look Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.25, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 0.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Look Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Look Holdings (FRA:LOO) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.25. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.14, compared to a current price of €14.10 — trading 39.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.25, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.31 and 40.5% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.42. Look Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 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 Look Holdings (FRA:LOO), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.25 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 Look Holdings (FRA:LOO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Look Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €14.10 is trading 39.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €10.14.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LOO:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.25 (19% below median its 10-year median of 0.31)
GF Value™: €10.14 vs. price of €14.10 (39.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40.5% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#336 of 930)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LOO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Look Holdings Inc is a Japan-based company, engages in the planning and manufacture of women's clothing. The company offers its products under the Alice and Olivia, A.P.C., BENSIMON, IL BISONTE, DENHAM, filage, KORET, LAISSE PASSE, Marimekko, Repetto, SCAPA, Vera Bradley, and KEITH brands. The company sells its products through its physical and online stores. It caters its products in Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and China.
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