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ADS-TEC EnergyFRA:X3C -0.72%44 Debt-to-Equity is -0.76 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:X3C with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.89 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,685 Industrial Products companies, ADS-TEC Energy ranks worse than 37243.91% 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 ADS-TEC Energy's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:X3C'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.76 Med: 0.07 Max: 0.97
Current: -0.76
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of ADS-TEC Energy was 0.97. The lowest was -0.76. And the median was 0.07.
FRA:X3C's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 0.29
vs FRA:X3C: -0.76
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.
ADS-TEC Energy Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
ADS-TEC Energy Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ADS-TEC Energy'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:X3C vs ENVX, KE, FAC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, ADS-TEC Energy'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.
ADS-TEC Energy Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, ADS-TEC Energy's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ADS-TEC Energy'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.
ADS-TEC Energy (FRA:X3C) has a Debt-to-Equity of -0.76 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on ADS-TEC Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ADS-TEC Energy ranks #999999 out of 2685 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is ADS-TEC Energy's Debt-to-Equity too high?
ADS-TEC Energy's current Debt-to-Equity is -0.76. Based on the distribution chart, ADS-TEC Energy ranks #999999 out of 2685 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ADS-TEC Energy has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ADS-TEC Energy's Debt-to-Equity compare to ENVX and KE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, ADS-TEC Energy ranks #999999 out of 2685 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places ADS-TEC Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.29. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Industrial Products companies is 0.29, based on 2,685 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. 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 ADS-TEC Energy and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ADS-TEC Energy's current Debt-to-Equity is -0.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ADS-TEC Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ADS-TEC Energy (FRA:X3C) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.89, compared to a current price of €9.67 — trading 234.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is -0.76. ADS-TEC Energy's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 8 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 ADS-TEC Energy (FRA:X3C), the current Debt-to-Equity is -0.76 as of Dec. 2025. 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 ADS-TEC Energy (FRA:X3C) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ADS-TEC Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €9.67 is trading 234.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.89.
GuruFocus considers ADS-TEC Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:X3C:
Debt-to-Equity: -0.76
GF Value™: €2.89 vs. price of €9.67 (234.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:X3C stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ADS-TEC Energy PLC produces, develops, and markets battery-buffered EV charging systems infrastructure, battery storage systems, and cloud-based services that enable the customer to control and manage the system. The company generates revenue mainly through the sale of its products, services, and Big-LinX. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Germany.
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