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Photon Energy NVFRA:P7V +4.17%53 Debt-to-Equity is 3.33 as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% above its 10-year median of 2.19. GuruFocus rates FRA:P7V with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.55 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 908 Semiconductors companies, Photon Energy NV ranks worse than 97.91% 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 Photon Energy NV's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:P7V'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.13 Med: 2.19 Max: 3.33
Current: 3.33
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Photon Energy NV was 3.33. The lowest was 1.13. And the median was 2.19.
FRA:P7V's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 97.91% of 908
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 0.255
vs FRA:P7V: 3.33
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.
Photon Energy NV Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Photon Energy NV Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Photon Energy NV'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:P7V vs FSLR, NXT, ENPH: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Solar subindustry, Photon Energy NV'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.
Photon Energy NV Debt-to-Equity vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Photon Energy NV's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Photon Energy NV'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.
Photon Energy NV (FRA:P7V) has a Debt-to-Equity of 3.33 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Photon Energy NV and its competitors. This is 52% above median its historical median of 2.19. Over the past decade, Photon Energy NV's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.13 to 3.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Photon Energy NV ranks #889 out of 908 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 97.9%.
Is Photon Energy NV's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Photon Energy NV's current Debt-to-Equity of 3.33 is 52% above median its 10-year median of 2.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.13 to a high of 3.33. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Photon Energy NV's value of 3.33 is 1205.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Photon Energy NV ranks #889 out of 908 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Photon Energy NV has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Photon Energy NV's Debt-to-Equity compare to FSLR and NXT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Photon Energy NV ranks #889 out of 908 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Photon Energy NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Photon Energy NV's value of 3.33 is 1205.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Photon Energy NV's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.13 to 3.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.19 vs. the industry median of 0.26, Photon Energy NV 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Semiconductors companies is 0.26, based on 908 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. Photon Energy NV's current Debt-to-Equity of 3.33 is 1205.9% 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 Photon Energy NV 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. Photon Energy NV's current Debt-to-Equity is 3.33, which is 52% above median its own 10-year median of 2.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Photon Energy NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Photon Energy NV (FRA:P7V) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.55, compared to a current price of €0.28 — trading 82.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 3.33, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 2.19 and 1205.9% above the Semiconductors industry median of 0.26. Photon Energy NV's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 6 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 Photon Energy NV (FRA:P7V), the current Debt-to-Equity is 3.33 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 Photon Energy NV (FRA:P7V) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Photon Energy NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.28 is trading 82.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.55.
GuruFocus considers Photon Energy NV to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:P7V:
Debt-to-Equity: 3.33 (52% above median its 10-year median of 2.19)
GF Value™: €1.55 vs. price of €0.28 (82.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1205.9% above the Semiconductors median (#889 of 908)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:P7V stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Photon Energy NV is an investment holding company. It engages in the provision of solar power solutions and services. The company covers the entire life cycle of solar power systems. It operates through the following business segments: Engineering, Technology, Investment, Operations and Maintenance, New Energy, and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from the New Energy segment. It has operations in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Australia, Romania, the Slovak Republic, and Germany. The firm generates the majority of revenue from the Czech Republic.
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