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What is Flexible Solutions International Debt-to-Equity?
Flexible Solutions InternationalFSI -0.70%64 Debt-to-Equity is 0.27 as of Jun. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 0.26. GuruFocus rates FSI with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,420 Chemicals companies, Flexible Solutions International ranks better than 57.75% 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 Flexible Solutions International's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FSI'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.26 Max: 0.57
Current: 0.27
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Flexible Solutions International was 0.57. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.26.
FSI's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 57.75% of 1420
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.37
vs FSI: 0.27
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.
Flexible Solutions International Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Flexible Solutions International Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
Flexible Solutions International Debt-to-Equity Chart
FSI vs NTIC, FEAM, KBLB: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Flexible Solutions 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.
Flexible Solutions International Debt-to-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Flexible Solutions International's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Flexible Solutions 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.
Flexible Solutions International (FSI) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.27 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Flexible Solutions International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.26. Over the past decade, Flexible Solutions International's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 0.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Flexible Solutions International ranks #600 out of 1420 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 42.3%.
Is Flexible Solutions International's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Flexible Solutions International's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.27 is near median its 10-year median of 0.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.57. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.37. Flexible Solutions International's value of 0.27 is 27% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Flexible Solutions International ranks #600 out of 1420 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Flexible Solutions International has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Flexible Solutions International's Debt-to-Equity compare to NTIC and FEAM?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Flexible Solutions International ranks #600 out of 1420 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Flexible Solutions International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.37. Flexible Solutions International's value of 0.27 is 27% below this benchmark. Historically, Flexible Solutions International's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 0.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.26 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Flexible Solutions International has consistently been below 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 Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Chemicals companies is 0.37, based on 1,420 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. Flexible Solutions International's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.27 is 27% 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 Flexible Solutions International and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Flexible Solutions International's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.27, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Flexible Solutions International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flexible Solutions International (FSI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.32, compared to a current price of $5.71 — trading 32.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.27, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.26 and 27% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.37. Flexible Solutions International's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Flexible Solutions International (FSI), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.27 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 Flexible Solutions International (FSI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flexible Solutions International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.71 is trading 32.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.32.
GuruFocus considers Flexible Solutions International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FSI:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.27 (near median its 10-year median of 0.26)
GF Value™: $4.32 vs. price of $5.71 (32.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27% below the Chemicals median (#600 of 1420)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Flexible Solutions International Inc develops, manufactures, and markets specialty chemicals that slow the evaporation of water. Its business is organized into two segments: Energy and Water Conservation Products and Biodegradable Polymers. It offers a liquid swimming pool blanket under the WATERSAVR brand, which saves energy and water by inhibiting evaporation from the pool surface, and a chemical product called HEATSAV for use in swimming pools and spas to slow water evaporation. The company also manufactures and markets water-soluble chemicals utilizing thermal polyaspartate biopolymers. It generates the majority of its revenues from the export of its products to international markets.
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