FRTN (Fortran) Debt-to-Equity: 0.15 (As of Jun. 2008)

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What is Fortran Debt-to-Equity?

Fortran FRTN -9.18% Debt-to-Equity is 0.15 as of Jun. 2008.

Fortran's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2008 was $0.53 Mil. Fortran's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2008 was $0.00 Mil. Fortran's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2008 was $3.46 Mil. Fortran's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2008 was 0.15.

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 Fortran's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

FRTN's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 0.63
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-Equity only.

Fortran  (OTCPK:FRTN) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.

Be Aware

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.

Fortran Debt-to-Equity Related Terms

Fortran Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fortran'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.

Fortran Debt-to-Equity Chart

Fortran Annual Data
Trend Dec98 Dec99 Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.04 0.04

Fortran Quarterly Data
Sep03 Dec03 Mar04 Jun04 Sep04 Dec04 Mar05 Jun05 Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08
Debt-to-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.27 0.12 0.04 0.15 0.15

FRTN vs FULO, TWER, DTGI: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Fortran'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.

Fortran Debt-to-Equity vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Fortran's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fortran's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


Fortran Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Fortran's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2007 is calculated as

Debt to Equity=Total Debt / Total Stockholders Equity
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Stockholders Equity
=(0.258 + 0) / 5.997
=0.04

Fortran's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2008 is calculated as

Debt to Equity=Total Debt / Total Stockholders Equity
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Stockholders Equity
=(0.525 + 0) / 3.456
=0.15

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Equity →
What does a Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 mean?
Fortran (FRTN) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 as of Jun. 2008. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Fortran and its competitors.
Is Fortran's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Fortran's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. The Telecommunication Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.63. Fortran's value of 0.15 is 76.2% below this industry median.
How does Fortran's Debt-to-Equity compare to FULO and TWER?
Fortran's Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.63. Fortran's value of 0.15 is 76.2% below this benchmark. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.63, based on 327 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. Fortran's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 is 76.2% 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 Fortran and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fortran's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fortran stock overvalued right now?
Fortran (FRTN) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.15. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15 and 76.2% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.63. 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 Fortran (FRTN), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15 as of Jun. 2008. 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.

Fortran Business Description

Address 324 US 70 S.W, Hickory, NC, USA, 28602
Fortran Corp is engaged in the sales, installation, and service of telecommunication systems in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida. It generates revenue through designing, sourcing, implementing, and maintaining complex telecommunications solutions. The company is focused on converting the historical and traditional Telecom business model to a Telecom-As-A-Service (TaaS) and is comprised of engineering and design, network services, technical certifications, regional sales teams, remote monitoring, on-site service, dedicated sales, and support.