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Oki Electric Industry CoFRA:OKI -4.55%72 Debt-to-Equity is 0.52 as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 0.90. GuruFocus rates FRA:OKI with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.98 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,233 Hardware companies, Oki Electric Industry Co ranks worse than 68.11% 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 Oki Electric Industry Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:OKI'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52 Med: 0.9 Max: 1.26
Current: 0.52
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Oki Electric Industry Co was 1.26. The lowest was 0.52. And the median was 0.90.
FRA:OKI's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 68.11% of 2233
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs FRA:OKI: 0.52
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.
Oki Electric Industry Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Oki Electric Industry Co 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:OKI vs CSCO, MSI, LITE: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Oki Electric Industry Co'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.
Oki Electric Industry Co Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Oki Electric Industry Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oki Electric Industry Co'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.
Oki Electric Industry Co (FRA:OKI) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.52 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Oki Electric Industry Co and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 0.90. Over the past decade, Oki Electric Industry Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.52 to 1.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Oki Electric Industry Co ranks #1521 out of 2233 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 68.1%.
Is Oki Electric Industry Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Oki Electric Industry Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.52 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 0.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 1.26. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Oki Electric Industry Co's value of 0.52 is 85.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oki Electric Industry Co ranks #1521 out of 2233 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Oki Electric Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oki Electric Industry Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Oki Electric Industry Co ranks #1521 out of 2233 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Oki Electric Industry Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Oki Electric Industry Co's value of 0.52 is 85.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Oki Electric Industry Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.52 to 1.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.90 vs. the industry median of 0.28, Oki Electric Industry Co 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Hardware companies is 0.28, based on 2,233 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. Oki Electric Industry Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.52 is 85.7% 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 Oki Electric Industry Co and its competitors. For the Hardware 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. Oki Electric Industry Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.52, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 0.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oki Electric Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oki Electric Industry Co (FRA:OKI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.98, compared to a current price of €14.70 — trading 145.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.52, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 0.90 and 85.7% above the Hardware industry median of 0.28. Oki Electric Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 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 Oki Electric Industry Co (FRA:OKI), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.52 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 Oki Electric Industry Co (FRA:OKI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oki Electric Industry Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €14.70 is trading 145.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.98.
GuruFocus considers Oki Electric Industry Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:OKI:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.52 (42% below median its 10-year median of 0.90)
GF Value™: €5.98 vs. price of €14.70 (145.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 85.7% above the Hardware median (#1521 of 2233)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:OKI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Oki Electric Industry Co Ltd is a Japanese manufacturer of telecommunications and printer products to telecommunication carriers, financial institutions, government agencies, and corporations. Its business is organized by product line into: information and communication technology, including traffic infrastructure-, disaster-, and self defense-related systems; mechatronics systems, including ATMs, cash handling equipment, and bank branch terminals; printers, including color printers, wide-format inkjets, and multifunction printers; and electronics manufacturing services for industrial, medical, and communications equipment.
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