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Groupe AirwellFRA:Z20 -0.87%67 Debt-to-Equity is 2.29 as of Dec. 2025, which is 134% above its 10-year median of 0.98. GuruFocus rates FRA:Z20 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.67 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 383 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Groupe Airwell ranks worse than 95.56% 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 Groupe Airwell's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:Z20'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.26 Med: 0.98 Max: 45.13
Current: 2.29
During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Groupe Airwell was 45.13. The lowest was -21.26. And the median was 0.98.
FRA:Z20's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 95.56% of 383
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 0.32
vs FRA:Z20: 2.29
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.
Groupe Airwell Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Groupe Airwell Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Groupe Airwell'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:Z20 vs SN, SGI, MHK: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Groupe Airwell'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.
Groupe Airwell Debt-to-Equity vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Groupe Airwell's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Groupe Airwell'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.
Groupe Airwell (FRA:Z20) has a Debt-to-Equity of 2.29 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Groupe Airwell and its competitors. This is 134% above median its historical median of 0.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Groupe Airwell ranks #366 out of 383 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 95.6%.
Is Groupe Airwell's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Groupe Airwell's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.29 is 134% above median its 10-year median of 0.98. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.32. Groupe Airwell's value of 2.29 is 615.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Groupe Airwell ranks #366 out of 383 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Groupe Airwell has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Groupe Airwell's Debt-to-Equity compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Groupe Airwell ranks #366 out of 383 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Groupe Airwell in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.32. Groupe Airwell's value of 2.29 is 615.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.98 vs. the industry median of 0.32, Groupe Airwell 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 0.32, based on 383 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. Groupe Airwell's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.29 is 615.6% 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 Groupe Airwell and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Groupe Airwell's current Debt-to-Equity is 2.29, which is 134% above median its own 10-year median of 0.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Groupe Airwell stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Groupe Airwell (FRA:Z20) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.67, compared to a current price of €1.14 — trading 57.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 2.29, which is 134% above median its 10-year median of 0.98 and 615.6% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 0.32. Groupe Airwell's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 6 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 Groupe Airwell (FRA:Z20), the current Debt-to-Equity is 2.29 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 Groupe Airwell (FRA:Z20) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Groupe Airwell stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.14 is trading 57.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.67.
GuruFocus considers Groupe Airwell to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:Z20:
Debt-to-Equity: 2.29 (134% above median its 10-year median of 0.98)
GF Value™: €2.67 vs. price of €1.14 (57.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 615.6% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#366 of 383)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:Z20 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Groupe Airwell is a French air-conditioning brand. It specializes in the distribution of air-conditioning, heating, and ventilation equipment and systems for the residential and tertiary markets. The group offers small, medium, and large power products to ensure the thermal comfort of homes, office spaces, shopping malls, public buildings, etc. The products are marketed to wholesalers/distributors and installers. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from France.
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