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Micro Systemation ABFRA:W98 +1.20%73 Debt-to-Equity is 0.51 as of Jun. 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 0.37. GuruFocus rates FRA:W98 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,249 Software companies, Micro Systemation AB ranks worse than 70.48% 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 Micro Systemation AB's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:W98'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.37 Max: 0.6
Current: 0.51
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Micro Systemation AB was 0.60. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.37.
FRA:W98's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 70.48% of 2249
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.2
vs FRA:W98: 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.
Micro Systemation AB Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Micro Systemation AB Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Micro Systemation AB'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:W98 vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Micro Systemation AB'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.
Micro Systemation AB Debt-to-Equity vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Micro Systemation AB's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Micro Systemation AB'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.
Micro Systemation AB (FRA:W98) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.51 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Micro Systemation AB and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 0.37. Over the past decade, Micro Systemation AB's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.07 to 0.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Micro Systemation AB ranks #1585 out of 2249 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 70.5%.
Is Micro Systemation AB's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Micro Systemation AB's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.51 is 38% above median its 10-year median of 0.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.60. The Software industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.20. Micro Systemation AB's value of 0.51 is 155% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Micro Systemation AB ranks #1585 out of 2249 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Micro Systemation AB has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Micro Systemation AB's Debt-to-Equity compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Micro Systemation AB ranks #1585 out of 2249 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Micro Systemation AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.20. Micro Systemation AB's value of 0.51 is 155% above this benchmark. Historically, Micro Systemation AB's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.07 to 0.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.37 vs. the industry median of 0.20, Micro Systemation AB 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 Software company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Software companies is 0.20, based on 2,249 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. Micro Systemation AB's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.51 is 155% 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 Micro Systemation AB and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Micro Systemation AB's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.51, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 0.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Micro Systemation AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Micro Systemation AB (FRA:W98) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.39, compared to a current price of €8.42 — trading 31.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.51, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 0.37 and 155% above the Software industry median of 0.20. Micro Systemation AB's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Micro Systemation AB (FRA:W98), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.51 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 Micro Systemation AB (FRA:W98) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Micro Systemation AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €8.42 is trading 31.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.39.
GuruFocus considers Micro Systemation AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:W98:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.51 (38% above median its 10-year median of 0.37)
GF Value™: €6.39 vs. price of €8.42 (31.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 155% above the Software median (#1585 of 2249)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:W98 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Micro Systemation AB is engaged in product development, production, and sales of solutions within the area of mobile digital forensics. It provides software products to extract, analyse, and present data from digital devices, predominantly mobile phones. The Group has three main product families: XRY, XAMN, and XEC. The products are used mainly by police, military, and intelligence agencies and are effective tools for securing evidence. The majority of the Group's sales are generated in the European market, with the United Kingdom being a substantial contributor; the rest comes from North America and other regions.
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