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Michelmersh Brick HoldingsFRA:MPO 77 Debt-to-Equity is 0.05 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 0.05. GuruFocus rates FRA:MPO with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Building Materials companies, Michelmersh Brick Holdings ranks better than 86.92% 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 Michelmersh Brick Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:MPO'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.05 Max: 0.36
Current: 0.05
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Michelmersh Brick Holdings was 0.36. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.05.
FRA:MPO's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 86.92% of 367
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 0.37
vs FRA:MPO: 0.05
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.
Michelmersh Brick Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Michelmersh Brick Holdings 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:MPO vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Michelmersh Brick 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.
Michelmersh Brick Holdings Debt-to-Equity vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Michelmersh Brick Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Michelmersh Brick 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.
Michelmersh Brick Holdings (FRA:MPO) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Michelmersh Brick Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.05. Over the past decade, Michelmersh Brick Holdings' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Michelmersh Brick Holdings ranks #48 out of 367 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 13.1%.
Is Michelmersh Brick Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Michelmersh Brick Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 is near median its 10-year median of 0.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.36. The Building Materials industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.37. Michelmersh Brick Holdings' value of 0.05 is 86.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Michelmersh Brick Holdings ranks #48 out of 367 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Michelmersh Brick Holdings has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Michelmersh Brick Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Michelmersh Brick Holdings ranks #48 out of 367 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Michelmersh Brick Holdings in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.37. Michelmersh Brick Holdings' value of 0.05 is 86.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Michelmersh Brick Holdings' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.05 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Michelmersh Brick 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 Building Materials company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Building Materials companies is 0.37, based on 367 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. Michelmersh Brick Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 is 86.5% 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 Michelmersh Brick Holdings and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Michelmersh Brick Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Michelmersh Brick Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Michelmersh Brick Holdings (FRA:MPO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.11, compared to a current price of €0.89 — trading 19.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.05 and 86.5% below the Building Materials industry median of 0.37. Michelmersh Brick Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 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 Michelmersh Brick Holdings (FRA:MPO), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05 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 Michelmersh Brick Holdings (FRA:MPO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Michelmersh Brick Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.89 is trading 19.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.11.
GuruFocus considers Michelmersh Brick Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MPO:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.05 (near median its 10-year median of 0.05)
GF Value™: €1.11 vs. price of €0.89 (19.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 86.5% below the Building Materials median (#48 of 367)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MPO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Michelmersh Brick Holdings PLC is a business with brands, namely, Blockleys, Carlton, FabSpeed, Freshfield Lane, Michelmersh, Floren and Hathern Terra Cotta. These divisions operate within a fully integrated business combining the manufacture of clay bricks and pavers. The Group also includes a landfill operator, New Acres Ltd, and seeks to develop future landfill and development opportunities on ancillary land assets. It currently owns the UK's premium manufacturing brick brands and is a specification brick and clay paving manufacturer. Geographically, the majority is derived from the United Kingdom.
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