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Haulotte GroupFRA:PHT +0.25%71 Debt-to-Equity is 1.58 as of Jun. 2025, which is 88% above its 10-year median of 0.84. GuruFocus rates FRA:PHT with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 185 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Haulotte Group ranks worse than 90.27% 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 Haulotte Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:PHT'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29 Med: 0.84 Max: 1.72
Current: 1.58
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Haulotte Group was 1.72. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.84.
FRA:PHT's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 90.27% of 185
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs FRA:PHT: 1.58
Haulotte Group (FRA:PHT) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Haulotte Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Haulotte Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Haulotte Group'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:PHT vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Haulotte Group'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.
Haulotte Group Debt-to-Equity vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Haulotte Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Haulotte Group'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.
Haulotte Group (FRA:PHT) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.58 as of Jun. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Haulotte Group and its competitors. This is 88% above median its historical median of 0.84. Over the past decade, Haulotte Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.29 to 1.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Haulotte Group ranks #167 out of 185 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 90.3%.
Is Haulotte Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Haulotte Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.58 is 88% above median its 10-year median of 0.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 1.72. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Haulotte Group's value of 1.58 is 338.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Haulotte Group ranks #167 out of 185 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Haulotte Group has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Haulotte Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Haulotte Group ranks #167 out of 185 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Haulotte Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Haulotte Group's value of 1.58 is 338.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Haulotte Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.29 to 1.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.84 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Haulotte Group 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 0.36, based on 185 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. Haulotte Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.58 is 338.9% 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 Haulotte Group and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Haulotte Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.58, which is 88% above median its own 10-year median of 0.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Haulotte Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Haulotte Group (FRA:PHT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.21, compared to a current price of €2.00 — trading 9.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.58, which is 88% above median its 10-year median of 0.84 and 338.9% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 0.36. Haulotte Group's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 9 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 Haulotte Group (FRA:PHT), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.58 as of Jun. 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 Haulotte Group (FRA:PHT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Haulotte Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.00 is trading 9.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.21.
GuruFocus considers Haulotte Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PHT:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.58 (88% above median its 10-year median of 0.84)
GF Value™: €2.21 vs. price of €2.00 (9.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 338.9% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#167 of 185)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PHT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Haulotte Group designs, manufactures, and markets a wide products focused on mobile elevating work platforms and telehandlers. Its activities are further classified into segments namely the manufacture and sale of lifting equipment; the rental of lifting equipment; and services (spare parts, repairs, and financing). The company generates maximum revenue from the manufacturing and sale of lifting equipment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Europe and also has a presence in North America; Latin America, and the Asia Pacific.
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