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Trace SOP EOODFRA:T57 82 Debt-to-Equity is 0.44 as of Mar. 2026, which is 340% above its 10-year median of 0.10. GuruFocus rates FRA:T57 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.20. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,618 Construction companies, Trace SOP EOOD ranks worse than 52.66% 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 Trace SOP EOOD's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:T57'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.1 Max: 0.62
Current: 0.44
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Trace SOP EOOD was 0.62. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.10.
FRA:T57's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 52.66% of 1618
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.4
vs FRA:T57: 0.44
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.
Trace SOP EOOD Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Trace SOP EOOD Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Trace SOP EOOD'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:T57 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Trace SOP EOOD'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.
Trace SOP EOOD Debt-to-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Trace SOP EOOD's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Trace SOP EOOD'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.
Trace SOP EOOD (FRA:T57) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.44 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Trace SOP EOOD and its competitors. This is 340% above median its historical median of 0.10. Over the past decade, Trace SOP EOOD's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Trace SOP EOOD ranks #852 out of 1618 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 52.7%.
Is Trace SOP EOOD's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Trace SOP EOOD's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.44 is 340% above median its 10-year median of 0.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.62. The Construction industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Trace SOP EOOD's value of 0.44 is 10% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Trace SOP EOOD ranks #852 out of 1618 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Trace SOP EOOD has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Trace SOP EOOD's Debt-to-Equity compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Trace SOP EOOD ranks #852 out of 1618 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Trace SOP EOOD in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Trace SOP EOOD's value of 0.44 is 10% above this benchmark. Historically, Trace SOP EOOD's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.10 vs. the industry median of 0.40, Trace SOP EOOD 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Construction companies is 0.40, based on 1,618 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. Trace SOP EOOD's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.44 is 10% 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 Trace SOP EOOD and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Trace SOP EOOD's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.44, which is 340% above median its own 10-year median of 0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Trace SOP EOOD stock overvalued right now?
Trace SOP EOOD (FRA:T57) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.44. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.20, compared to a current price of €3.36 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.44, which is 340% above median its 10-year median of 0.10 and 10% above the Construction industry median of 0.40. Trace SOP EOOD's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Trace SOP EOOD (FRA:T57), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.44 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 Trace SOP EOOD (FRA:T57) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trace SOP EOOD stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.36 is trading 20% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.20.
Key valuation signals for FRA:T57:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.44 (340% above median its 10-year median of 0.10)
GF Value™: €4.20 vs. price of €3.36 (20% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10% above the Construction median (#852 of 1618)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:T57 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Trace SOP EOOD is engaged in construction and related activities. It performs major public projects in the field of infrastructure, environment, public works and hydro-technical construction, energy and building construction.
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