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MemscapFRA:MSBA -0.89%85 Debt-to-Equity is 0.24 as of Dec. 2025, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 0.33. GuruFocus rates FRA:MSBA with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 902 Semiconductors companies, Memscap ranks better than 52.11% 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 Memscap's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:MSBA'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 0.33 Max: 0.44
Current: 0.24
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Memscap was 0.44. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.33.
FRA:MSBA's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 52.11% of 902
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 0.255
vs FRA:MSBA: 0.24
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.
Memscap Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Memscap Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Memscap'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:MSBA vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Memscap'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.
Memscap Debt-to-Equity vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Memscap's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Memscap'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.
Memscap (FRA:MSBA) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.24 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Memscap and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 0.33. Over the past decade, Memscap's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.06 to 0.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Memscap ranks #432 out of 902 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 47.9%.
Is Memscap's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Memscap's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.24 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 0.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 0.44. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Memscap's value of 0.24 is 5.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Memscap ranks #432 out of 902 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Memscap has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Memscap's Debt-to-Equity compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Memscap ranks #432 out of 902 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Memscap in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Memscap's value of 0.24 is 5.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Memscap's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.06 to 0.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.33 vs. the industry median of 0.26, Memscap 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Semiconductors companies is 0.26, based on 902 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. Memscap's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.24 is 5.9% 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 Memscap and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Memscap's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.24, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 0.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Memscap stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Memscap (FRA:MSBA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.54, compared to a current price of €4.45 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.24, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 0.33 and 5.9% below the Semiconductors industry median of 0.26. Memscap's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Memscap (FRA:MSBA), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.24 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 Memscap (FRA:MSBA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Memscap stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €4.45 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.54.
GuruFocus considers Memscap to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MSBA:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.24 (27% below median its 10-year median of 0.33)
GF Value™: €4.54 vs. price of €4.45 (2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5.9% below the Semiconductors median (#432 of 902)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MSBA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Memscap SA is a France-based company. It is engaged in the provision of solutions based on micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technology. The company operates in four market segments: Aerospace, Medical / Biomedical, Mass Market / Other Applications, and Optical Communications / Adaptive Optics.
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