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Parke BancorpFRA:PAV -0.68%57 Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 0.69. GuruFocus rates FRA:PAV with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.08. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,421 Banks companies, Parke Bancorp ranks better than 53.76% 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 Parke Bancorp's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:PAV'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27 Med: 0.69 Max: 1.41
Current: 0.51
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Parke Bancorp was 1.41. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.69.
FRA:PAV's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 53.76% of 1421
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.57
vs FRA:PAV: 0.51
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.
Parke Bancorp Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Parke Bancorp Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Parke Bancorp'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:PAV vs CHMG, FNLC, USCB: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Parke Bancorp'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.
Parke Bancorp Debt-to-Equity vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Parke Bancorp's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Parke Bancorp'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.
Parke Bancorp (FRA:PAV) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.46 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Parke Bancorp and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 0.69. Over the past decade, Parke Bancorp's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.27 to 1.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Parke Bancorp ranks #657 out of 1421 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 46.2%.
Is Parke Bancorp's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Parke Bancorp's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.46 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 1.41. The Banks industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.57. Parke Bancorp's value of 0.46 is 19.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Parke Bancorp ranks #657 out of 1421 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Parke Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 57/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Parke Bancorp's Debt-to-Equity compare to CHMG and FNLC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Parke Bancorp ranks #657 out of 1421 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Parke Bancorp in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.57. Parke Bancorp's value of 0.46 is 19.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Parke Bancorp's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.27 to 1.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.69 vs. the industry median of 0.57, Parke Bancorp 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 Banks company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Banks companies is 0.57, based on 1,421 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. Parke Bancorp's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.46 is 19.3% 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 Parke Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Parke Bancorp's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.46, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 0.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Parke Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Parke Bancorp (FRA:PAV) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.46. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.08, compared to a current price of €29.20 — trading 32.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.46, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.69 and 19.3% below the Banks industry median of 0.57. Parke Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Parke Bancorp (FRA:PAV), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 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 Parke Bancorp (FRA:PAV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Parke Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €29.20 is trading 32.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.08.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PAV:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.46 (33% below median its 10-year median of 0.69)
GF Value™: €22.08 vs. price of €29.20 (32.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19.3% below the Banks median (#657 of 1421)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PAV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Parke Bancorp Inc operates as a commercial bank providing personal and financial services to individuals and small to mid-sized businesses in various states of the USA. The bank offers services such as loan products, deposit services, and other financial products through its retail branches and other channels to its customers. Its lending businesses are commercial real estate lending, residential real estate lending, and construction lending, among others. The company operates one reportable segment of business, community banking.
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