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FrontierFSE:4250 56 Debt-to-Equity is 0.70 as of May. 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 1.40. GuruFocus rates FSE:4250 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of 円412.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,218 Vehicles & Parts companies, Frontier ranks worse than 64.61% 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 Frontier's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FSE:4250'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -103.59 Med: 1.4 Max: 5.73
Current: 0.7
During the past 10 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Frontier was 5.73. The lowest was -103.59. And the median was 1.40.
FSE:4250's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 64.61% of 1218
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs FSE:4250: 0.70
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Frontier Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Frontier Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Frontier'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.
FSE:4250 vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Frontier'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.
Frontier Debt-to-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Frontier's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Frontier'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.
Frontier (FSE:4250) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.70 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Frontier and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 1.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Frontier ranks #787 out of 1218 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 64.6%.
Is Frontier's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Frontier's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.70 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 1.40. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Frontier's value of 0.70 is 52.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Frontier ranks #787 out of 1218 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Frontier has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frontier's Debt-to-Equity compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Frontier ranks #787 out of 1218 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Frontier in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Frontier's value of 0.70 is 52.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.40 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Frontier 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.46, based on 1,218 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. Frontier's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.70 is 52.2% 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 Frontier and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Frontier's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.70, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 1.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frontier stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier (FSE:4250) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円412.86, compared to a current price of 円546.00 — trading 32.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.70, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 1.40 and 52.2% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.46. Frontier's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 4 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 Frontier (FSE:4250), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.70 as of May. 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 Frontier (FSE:4250) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円546.00 is trading 32.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円412.86.
GuruFocus considers Frontier to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FSE:4250:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.70 (50% below median its 10-year median of 1.40)
GF Value™: 円412.86 vs. price of 円546.00 (32.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.2% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#787 of 1218)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:4250 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Frontier Inc is engaged in manufacturing of vehicle accessories like side visor, car mat. The two reportable segments are: PB sales business and OEM/ODM business.
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