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Winnebago IndustriesFRA:WI1 -2.17%71 Debt-to-Equity is 0.39 as of May. 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 0.53. GuruFocus rates FRA:WI1 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €39.82 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,216 Vehicles & Parts companies, Winnebago Industries ranks better than 55.35% 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 Winnebago Industries's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:WI1'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39 Med: 0.53 Max: 0.86
Current: 0.39
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Winnebago Industries was 0.86. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 0.53.
FRA:WI1's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 55.35% of 1216
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs FRA:WI1: 0.39
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.
Winnebago Industries Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Winnebago Industries Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Winnebago Industries'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:WI1 vs MCFT, MBUU, KNDI: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Recreational Vehicles subindustry, Winnebago Industries'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.
Winnebago Industries Debt-to-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Winnebago Industries's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Winnebago Industries'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.
Winnebago Industries (FRA:WI1) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.39 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Winnebago Industries and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 0.53. Over the past decade, Winnebago Industries' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.39 to 0.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Winnebago Industries ranks #543 out of 1216 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 44.7%.
Is Winnebago Industries' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Winnebago Industries' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.39 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 0.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 0.86. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Winnebago Industries' value of 0.39 is 15.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Winnebago Industries ranks #543 out of 1216 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Winnebago Industries has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Winnebago Industries' Debt-to-Equity compare to MCFT and MBUU?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Winnebago Industries ranks #543 out of 1216 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Winnebago Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Winnebago Industries' value of 0.39 is 15.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Winnebago Industries' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.39 to 0.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.53 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Winnebago Industries 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.46, based on 1,216 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. Winnebago Industries's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.39 is 15.2% 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 Winnebago Industries and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Winnebago Industries's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.39, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 0.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Winnebago Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Winnebago Industries (FRA:WI1) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €39.82, compared to a current price of €27.00 — trading 32.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.39, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 0.53 and 15.2% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.46. Winnebago Industries' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Winnebago Industries (FRA:WI1), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.39 as of May. 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 Winnebago Industries (FRA:WI1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Winnebago Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €27.00 is trading 32.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €39.82.
GuruFocus considers Winnebago Industries to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:WI1:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.39 (26% below median its 10-year median of 0.53)
GF Value™: €39.82 vs. price of €27.00 (32.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.2% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#543 of 1216)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WI1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Winnebago Industries manufactures Class A, B, and C motor homes along with towables, customized specialty vehicles, boats, and parts. Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Winnebago has been producing recreational vehicles since 1958. Revenue was $2.8 billion in fiscal 2025. Winnebago expanded into towables in 2011 with the acquisition of SunnyBrook and acquired Grand Design in November 2016. Towables made up 84% of the firm's RV unit volume, up from 31% in fiscal 2016. The company's total fiscal 2025 RV unit volume was 36,911. Winnebago expanded into boating in 2018 with the purchase of Chris-Craft, bought premium motor home maker Newmar in November 2019, and bought Barletta pontoon boats in August 2021. It also is developing electric and autonomous technology.
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