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First Sensor AGFRA:SIS +0.94%59 Debt-to-Equity is 0.02 as of Jun. 2026, which is 96% below its 10-year median of 0.55. GuruFocus rates FRA:SIS with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €47.77 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 907 Semiconductors companies, First Sensor AG ranks better than 92.06% 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 First Sensor AG's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SIS'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.55 Max: 0.68
Current: 0.02
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of First Sensor AG was 0.68. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.55.
FRA:SIS's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 92.06% of 907
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 0.25
vs FRA:SIS: 0.02
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.
First Sensor AG Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
First Sensor AG Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for First Sensor 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:SIS vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, First Sensor 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.
First Sensor AG Debt-to-Equity vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, First Sensor AG's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Sensor 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.
First Sensor AG (FRA:SIS) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on First Sensor AG and its competitors. This is 96% below median its historical median of 0.55. Over the past decade, First Sensor AG's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.68. According to the industry distribution chart, First Sensor AG ranks #72 out of 907 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 7.9%.
Is First Sensor AG's Debt-to-Equity too high?
First Sensor AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 is 96% below median its 10-year median of 0.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.68. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25. First Sensor AG's value of 0.02 is 92% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Sensor AG ranks #72 out of 907 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, First Sensor AG has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Sensor AG's Debt-to-Equity compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, First Sensor AG ranks #72 out of 907 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places First Sensor AG in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25. First Sensor AG's value of 0.02 is 92% below this benchmark. Historically, First Sensor AG's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.55 vs. the industry median of 0.25, First Sensor 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Semiconductors companies is 0.25, based on 907 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. First Sensor AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 is 92% 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 First Sensor AG and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Sensor AG's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02, which is 96% below median its own 10-year median of 0.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Sensor AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Sensor AG (FRA:SIS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €47.77, compared to a current price of €53.50 — trading 12% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02, which is 96% below median its 10-year median of 0.55 and 92% below the Semiconductors industry median of 0.25. First Sensor AG's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 First Sensor AG (FRA:SIS), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02 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 First Sensor AG (FRA:SIS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Sensor AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €53.50 is trading 12% above its estimated GF Value™ of €47.77.
GuruFocus considers First Sensor AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SIS:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.02 (96% below median its 10-year median of 0.55)
GF Value™: €47.77 vs. price of €53.50 (12% above fair value)
Industry Position: 92% below the Semiconductors median (#72 of 907)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SIS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
First Sensor AG is a Germany-based company. It operates in the sensor production and microsystems technology industries. The company's business focuses mainly on the development, manufacture, and distribution of customer-specific optical and non-optical semiconductor sensors and sensor systems. It also develops and manufactures customized hybrid circuits and products for microsystem engineering and packaging. Its product portfolio consists of optical sensors, radiation sensors, pressure sensors, level sensors, flow sensors, inertial sensors, cameras, and other products.
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