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Apranga APBFRA:WHX 83 Debt-to-Equity is 0.97 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.97. GuruFocus rates FRA:WHX with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.36 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Retail - Cyclical companies, Apranga APB ranks worse than 69.01% 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 Apranga APB's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:WHX'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.97 Max: 1.32
Current: 0.97
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Apranga APB was 1.32. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.97.
FRA:WHX's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 69.01% of 1023
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs FRA:WHX: 0.97
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.
Apranga APB Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Apranga APB Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Apranga APB'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:WHX vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Apranga APB'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.
Apranga APB Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Apranga APB's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Apranga APB'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.
Apranga APB (FRA:WHX) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.97 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Apranga APB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.97. Over the past decade, Apranga APB's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 1.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Apranga APB ranks #706 out of 1023 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 69%.
Is Apranga APB's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Apranga APB's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.97 is near median its 10-year median of 0.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 1.32. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Apranga APB's value of 0.97 is 73.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Apranga APB ranks #706 out of 1023 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Apranga APB has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Apranga APB's Debt-to-Equity compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Apranga APB ranks #706 out of 1023 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Apranga APB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Apranga APB's value of 0.97 is 73.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Apranga APB's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 1.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.97 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Apranga APB 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.56, based on 1,023 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. Apranga APB's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.97 is 73.2% 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 Apranga APB and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Apranga APB's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.97, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Apranga APB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apranga APB (FRA:WHX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.36, compared to a current price of €3.95 — trading 17.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.97, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.97 and 73.2% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.56. Apranga APB's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 5 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 Apranga APB (FRA:WHX), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.97 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 Apranga APB (FRA:WHX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apranga APB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €3.95 is trading 17.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.36.
GuruFocus considers Apranga APB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:WHX:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.97 (near median its 10-year median of 0.97)
GF Value™: €3.36 vs. price of €3.95 (17.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 73.2% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#706 of 1023)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WHX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Apranga APB is a fashion retailer in the Baltic States that has partnerships with various European and international brands. The company operates and utilizes retail multi-brand stores, such as Apranga, Aprangos galerija, City, and Mados Linija, etc, and e-commerce platforms (owned and third party) to sell clothes, footwear, and other related accessories. It serves key markets such as Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia and represents different customer groups according to the main retail segments of its activities: Economy, Youth, Business, Luxury, Zara, Outlets, and Footwear. The Company's reportable segments include Lithuania, which derives maximum revenue, Latvia, and Estonia.
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