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LGIFRA:VR4 -5.77%45 Debt-to-Equity is 0.04 as of Dec. 2025, which is 90% below its 10-year median of 0.41. GuruFocus rates FRA:VR4 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.18 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 392 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, LGI ranks better than 93.11% 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 LGI's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:VR4'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.41 Max: 0.59
Current: 0.04
During the past 4 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of LGI was 0.59. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.41.
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.
LGI Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
LGI Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LGI'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.
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, LGI'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.
LGI Debt-to-Equity vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, LGI's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LGI'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.
LGI (FRA:VR4) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on LGI and its competitors. This is 90% below median its historical median of 0.41. Over the past decade, LGI's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.59. According to the industry distribution chart, LGI ranks #27 out of 392 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 6.9%.
Is LGI's Debt-to-Equity too high?
LGI's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 is 90% below median its 10-year median of 0.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.59. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.85. LGI's value of 0.04 is 95.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LGI ranks #27 out of 392 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LGI has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LGI's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, LGI ranks #27 out of 392 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places LGI in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.85. LGI's value of 0.04 is 95.3% below this benchmark. Historically, LGI's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.41 vs. the industry median of 0.85, LGI 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 0.85, based on 392 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. LGI's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 is 95.3% 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 LGI and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LGI's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04, which is 90% below median its own 10-year median of 0.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LGI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LGI (FRA:VR4) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.18, compared to a current price of €1.47 — trading 32.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04, which is 90% below median its 10-year median of 0.41 and 95.3% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 0.85. LGI's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 2 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 LGI (FRA:VR4), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04 as of Dec. 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 LGI (FRA:VR4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LGI stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.47 is trading 32.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.18.
GuruFocus considers LGI to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:VR4:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.04 (90% below median its 10-year median of 0.41)
GF Value™: €2.18 vs. price of €1.47 (32.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 95.3% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#27 of 392)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:VR4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LGI Ltd is engaged in the recovery of biogas from landfills, and the subsequent conversion into renewable electricity and saleable environmental products.
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