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Metair InvestmentsFRA:M4HA -5.31%75 Debt-to-Equity is 2.50 as of Dec. 2025, which is 303% above its 10-year median of 0.62. GuruFocus rates FRA:M4HA with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.79. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,220 Vehicles & Parts companies, Metair Investments ranks worse than 93.93% 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 Metair Investments's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:M4HA'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46 Med: 0.62 Max: 2.5
Current: 2.5
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Metair Investments was 2.50. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 0.62.
FRA:M4HA's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 93.93% of 1220
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs FRA:M4HA: 2.50
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.
Metair Investments Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Metair Investments Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metair Investments'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:M4HA vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Metair Investments'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.
Metair Investments Debt-to-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Metair Investments's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metair Investments'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.
Metair Investments (FRA:M4HA) has a Debt-to-Equity of 2.50 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Metair Investments and its competitors. This is 303% above median its historical median of 0.62. Over the past decade, Metair Investments' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.46 to 2.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Metair Investments ranks #1146 out of 1220 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 93.9%.
Is Metair Investments' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Metair Investments' current Debt-to-Equity of 2.50 is 303% above median its 10-year median of 0.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 2.50. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Metair Investments' value of 2.50 is 443.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metair Investments ranks #1146 out of 1220 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Metair Investments has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metair Investments' Debt-to-Equity compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Metair Investments ranks #1146 out of 1220 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Metair Investments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Metair Investments' value of 2.50 is 443.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Metair Investments' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.46 to 2.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.62 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Metair Investments 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.46, based on 1,220 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. Metair Investments's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.50 is 443.5% 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 Metair Investments and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metair Investments's current Debt-to-Equity is 2.50, which is 303% above median its own 10-year median of 0.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metair Investments stock overvalued right now?
Metair Investments (FRA:M4HA) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 2.50. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.79, compared to a current price of €0.21 — trading 72.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 2.50, which is 303% above median its 10-year median of 0.62 and 443.5% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.46. Metair Investments' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Metair Investments (FRA:M4HA), the current Debt-to-Equity is 2.50 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 Metair Investments (FRA:M4HA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metair Investments stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.21 is trading 72.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.79.
Key valuation signals for FRA:M4HA:
Debt-to-Equity: 2.50 (303% above median its 10-year median of 0.62)
GF Value™: €0.79 vs. price of €0.21 (72.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 443.5% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#1146 of 1220)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:M4HA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metair Investments Ltd is a Automotive Components & Aftermarket Solutions management company. The company has two business segments, Automotive component manufacturing segment and Aftermarket parts and retail segment. The automotive components division produces original equipment (OE) components used in the assembly of new vehicles, as well as spare parts and other products used in the automotive aftermarket. Some of its automotive component products are e brake pads, shock absorbers, lights, radiators, and air-conditioners. AFM segment focusing on serving the independent aftermarket and retail distribution channels. Its geographical segments are South Africa and Romania.
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