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Wacker Neuson SEFRA:WAC +0.22%85 Debt-to-Equity is 0.15 as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 0.23. GuruFocus rates FRA:WAC with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 184 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Wacker Neuson SE ranks better than 75% 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 Wacker Neuson SE's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:WAC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.23 Max: 0.47
Current: 0.15
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Wacker Neuson SE was 0.47. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.23.
FRA:WAC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 75% of 184
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs FRA:WAC: 0.15
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.
Wacker Neuson SE Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Wacker Neuson SE Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wacker Neuson SE'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:WAC vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Wacker Neuson SE'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.
Wacker Neuson SE Debt-to-Equity vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Wacker Neuson SE's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wacker Neuson SE'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.
Wacker Neuson SE (FRA:WAC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Wacker Neuson SE and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 0.23. Over the past decade, Wacker Neuson SE's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 0.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Wacker Neuson SE ranks #46 out of 184 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 25%.
Is Wacker Neuson SE's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Wacker Neuson SE's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.47. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Wacker Neuson SE's value of 0.15 is 58.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wacker Neuson SE ranks #46 out of 184 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Wacker Neuson SE has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wacker Neuson SE's Debt-to-Equity compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Wacker Neuson SE ranks #46 out of 184 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Wacker Neuson SE in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Wacker Neuson SE's value of 0.15 is 58.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Wacker Neuson SE's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 0.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.23 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Wacker Neuson SE 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 0.36, based on 184 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. Wacker Neuson SE's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 is 58.3% 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 Wacker Neuson SE 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. Wacker Neuson SE's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 0.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wacker Neuson SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wacker Neuson SE (FRA:WAC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.81, compared to a current price of €22.40 — trading 25.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.23 and 58.3% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 0.36. Wacker Neuson SE's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Wacker Neuson SE (FRA:WAC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15 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 Wacker Neuson SE (FRA:WAC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wacker Neuson SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €22.40 is trading 25.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €17.81.
GuruFocus considers Wacker Neuson SE to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:WAC:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.15 (35% below median its 10-year median of 0.23)
GF Value™: €17.81 vs. price of €22.40 (25.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.3% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#46 of 184)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WAC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wacker Neuson SE is an international manufacturer of light and compact equipment, offering multiple products and services under key brands such as Wacker Neuson, Kramer, Weidemann, and Enar, along with investments like BatteryOne and Sequello. The Group operates through three main segments, including light equipment, compact equipment, and services. The compact equipment segment, comprising excavators, wheel loaders, and telehandlers, generates the highest revenue. The services segment includes repair and maintenance, spare parts, rental, leasing, and financing, and digital solutions. The company operates globally across Europe, the Americas, and the Asia Pacific, with Europe accounting for the maximum share of revenue.
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