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GMO internetFRA:X1M -0.75%62 Debt-to-Equity is 0.45 as of Jun. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 0.53. GuruFocus rates FRA:X1M with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.78. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,241 Software companies, GMO internet ranks worse than 67.92% 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 GMO internet's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:X1M'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 0.53 Max: 1.34
Current: 0.45
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of GMO internet was 1.34. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.53.
FRA:X1M's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 67.92% of 2241
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.21
vs FRA:X1M: 0.45
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.
GMO internet Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
GMO internet Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GMO internet'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:X1M vs MSFT, PLTR, ORCL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, GMO internet'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.
GMO internet Debt-to-Equity vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, GMO internet's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GMO internet'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.
GMO internet (FRA:X1M) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.45 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on GMO internet and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 0.53. Over the past decade, GMO internet's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.15 to 1.34. According to the industry distribution chart, GMO internet ranks #1522 out of 2241 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 67.9%.
Is GMO internet's Debt-to-Equity too high?
GMO internet's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.45 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 0.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 1.34. The Software industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. GMO internet's value of 0.45 is 114.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GMO internet ranks #1522 out of 2241 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, GMO internet has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GMO internet's Debt-to-Equity compare to MSFT and PLTR?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, GMO internet ranks #1522 out of 2241 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places GMO internet in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. GMO internet's value of 0.45 is 114.3% above this benchmark. Historically, GMO internet's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.15 to 1.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.53 vs. the industry median of 0.21, GMO internet 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 0.21, based on 2,241 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. GMO internet's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.45 is 114.3% 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 GMO internet and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GMO internet's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.45, which is 15% 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 GMO internet stock overvalued right now?
GMO internet (FRA:X1M) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.45. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.78, compared to a current price of €2.64 — trading 48.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.45, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 0.53 and 114.3% above the Software industry median of 0.21. GMO internet's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 GMO internet (FRA:X1M), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.45 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 GMO internet (FRA:X1M) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GMO internet stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.64 is trading 48.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.78.
Key valuation signals for FRA:X1M:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.45 (15% below median its 10-year median of 0.53)
GF Value™: €1.78 vs. price of €2.64 (48.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 114.3% above the Software median (#1522 of 2241)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:X1M stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GMO internet Inc Internet infrastructure business and Internet advertising and media business that includes Domain business, Cloud hosting business, Access (provider) business Media/AdTech Business, Data Technology Business, Agency Business, and Solutions businesses.
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