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Frosta AGFRA:NLM -0.96%74 Debt-to-Equity is 0.04 as of Jun. 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 0.13. GuruFocus rates FRA:NLM with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €83.00 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,746 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Frosta AG ranks better than 90.09% 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 Frosta AG's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:NLM'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.13 Max: 0.34
Current: 0.04
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Frosta AG was 0.34. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.13.
FRA:NLM's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 90.09% of 1746
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs FRA:NLM: 0.04
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.
Frosta AG Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Frosta AG Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Frosta AG'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:NLM vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Frosta AG'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.
Frosta AG Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Frosta AG's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Frosta AG'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.
Frosta AG (FRA:NLM) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Frosta AG and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 0.13. Over the past decade, Frosta AG's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Frosta AG ranks #173 out of 1746 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 9.9%.
Is Frosta AG's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Frosta AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 is 69% below median its 10-year median of 0.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.34. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Frosta AG's value of 0.04 is 90.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Frosta AG ranks #173 out of 1746 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Frosta AG has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frosta AG's Debt-to-Equity compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Frosta AG ranks #173 out of 1746 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Frosta AG in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Frosta AG's value of 0.04 is 90.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Frosta AG's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.13 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Frosta AG 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.41, based on 1,746 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. Frosta AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 is 90.2% 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 Frosta AG and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Frosta AG's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 0.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frosta AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frosta AG (FRA:NLM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €83.00, compared to a current price of €103.00 — trading 24.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 0.13 and 90.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.41. Frosta AG's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Frosta AG (FRA:NLM), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04 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 Frosta AG (FRA:NLM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frosta AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €103.00 is trading 24.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €83.00.
GuruFocus considers Frosta AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:NLM:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.04 (69% below median its 10-year median of 0.13)
GF Value™: €83.00 vs. price of €103.00 (24.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 90.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#173 of 1746)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NLM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Frosta AG is a Germany based frozen food manufacturing company. The company produces and markets frozen foods which include vegetables, fruits, herbs, fish, and meals. The company has two separate sales units namely, the FRoSTA operating segment, which includes the brand business, the private label business and sales to home delivery services and catering business. The second unit is COPACK operating segment, which includes a private label and industrial business. It generates revenue from the operations of FRoSTA and COPACK segment. The company, through its subsidiaries, operates its business segments in Germany, and internationally.
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