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Foraco InternationalFRACF 72 Debt-to-Equity is 1.01 as of Jun. 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 1.85. GuruFocus rates FRACF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,222 Metals & Mining companies, Foraco International ranks worse than 87.48% 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 Foraco International's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRACF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1 Med: 1.85 Max: 19.97
Current: 1.01
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Foraco International was 19.97. The lowest was 1.00. And the median was 1.85.
FRACF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 87.48% of 1222
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.145
vs FRACF: 1.01
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.
Foraco International Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Foraco International Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Foraco International'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.
Foraco International Debt-to-Equity Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Foraco International'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.
Foraco International Debt-to-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Foraco International's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Foraco International'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.
Foraco International (FRACF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.01 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Foraco International and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 1.85. Over the past decade, Foraco International's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.00 to 19.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Foraco International ranks #1069 out of 1222 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 87.5%.
Is Foraco International's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Foraco International's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.01 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 1.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 19.97. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. Foraco International's value of 1.01 is 596.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Foraco International ranks #1069 out of 1222 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Foraco International has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Foraco International's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Foraco International ranks #1069 out of 1222 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Foraco International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. Foraco International's value of 1.01 is 596.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Foraco International's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.00 to 19.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.85 vs. the industry median of 0.15, Foraco International 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Metals & Mining companies is 0.15, based on 1,222 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. Foraco International's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.01 is 596.6% 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 Foraco International and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Foraco International's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.01, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 1.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Foraco International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foraco International (FRACF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.50, compared to a current price of $1.64 — trading 9.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.01, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 1.85 and 596.6% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.15. Foraco International's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 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 Foraco International (FRACF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.01 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 Foraco International (FRACF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foraco International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.64 is trading 9.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.50.
GuruFocus considers Foraco International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRACF:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.01 (45% below median its 10-year median of 1.85)
GF Value™: $1.50 vs. price of $1.64 (9.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 596.6% above the Metals & Mining median (#1069 of 1222)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRACF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Foraco International SA is the business of providing mineral and water drilling services and hydraulic drilling. It specializes in drilling in harsh environments and isolated locations including desert and mountainous regions. The principal sources of revenue consist of drilling contracts for companies involved in mining and water exploration. The group has its operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, North America, South America and the Asia Pacific. The company has two operating segments: Mining segment, which derives maximum revenue, encompasses drilling services for mining companies, including exploration, development, and production drilling; and Water segment provides water-related drilling services, such as water well drilling and environmental services.
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