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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 LPKF Laser & Electronics SE's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:LPK'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.09 Max: 0.8
Current: 0.08
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of LPKF Laser & Electronics SE was 0.80. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.09.
FRA:LPK's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 77.38% of 2679
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs FRA:LPK: 0.08
LPKF Laser & Electronics SE (FRA:LPK) 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.
LPKF Laser & Electronics SE Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
LPKF Laser & Electronics SE Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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:LPK vs GEV, ETN, PH: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, LPKF Laser & Electronics SE'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.
LPKF Laser & Electronics SE Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, LPKF Laser & Electronics SE's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LPKF Laser & Electronics SE'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.
LPKF Laser & Electronics SE (FRA:LPK) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on LPKF Laser & Electronics SE and its competitors. Over the past decade, LPKF Laser & Electronics SE's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 0.80. According to the industry distribution chart, LPKF Laser & Electronics SE ranks #606 out of 2679 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 22.6%.
Is LPKF Laser & Electronics SE's Debt-to-Equity too high?
LPKF Laser & Electronics SE's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.80. Based on the distribution chart, LPKF Laser & Electronics SE ranks #606 out of 2679 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LPKF Laser & Electronics SE has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LPKF Laser & Electronics SE's Debt-to-Equity compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, LPKF Laser & Electronics SE ranks #606 out of 2679 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places LPKF Laser & Electronics SE in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Historically, LPKF Laser & Electronics SE's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 0.80 over the past decade. 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Industrial Products companies is 0.28, based on 2,679 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. 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 LPKF Laser & Electronics SE and its competitors. For the Industrial Products 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. LPKF Laser & Electronics SE's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LPKF Laser & Electronics SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LPKF Laser & Electronics SE (FRA:LPK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.18, compared to a current price of €15.30 — trading 113.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. LPKF Laser & Electronics SE's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 LPKF Laser & Electronics SE (FRA:LPK), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00 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 LPKF Laser & Electronics SE (FRA:LPK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LPKF Laser & Electronics SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €15.30 is trading 113.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.18.
GuruFocus considers LPKF Laser & Electronics SE to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LPK:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.00
GF Value™: €7.18 vs. price of €15.30 (113.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LPK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LPKF Laser & Electronics SE is an international technology company specializing in laser-based manufacturing solutions for demanding industries. It develops high-tech solutions that address aspects such as precision, energy efficiency, and sustainability in particular. The group's Industries & Technologies include Electronics Manufacturing, Research & In-house PCB Prototyping, Laser Plastic Welding, Thin Glass Precision Processing, Laser Scribing, and others. The firm operates through the following segments: Development, Electronics, Welding, and Solar. Its geographic areas are Germany, the rest of Europe, North America, China, the rest of Asia, and Other.
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