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Forvia SEFURCF 67 Debt-to-Equity is 5.24 as of Dec. 2025, which is 145% above its 10-year median of 2.14. GuruFocus rates FURCF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.57 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,216 Vehicles & Parts companies, Forvia SE ranks worse than 98.68% 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 Forvia SE's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FURCF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.64 Med: 2.14 Max: 5.24
Current: 5.24
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Forvia SE was 5.24. The lowest was 0.64. And the median was 2.14.
FURCF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 98.68% of 1216
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs FURCF: 5.24
Forvia SE (OTCPK:FURCF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Forvia SE Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Forvia SE Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Forvia SE'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.
FURCF vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Forvia SE'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.
Forvia SE Debt-to-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Forvia SE's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Forvia SE'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.
Forvia SE (FURCF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 5.24 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Forvia SE and its competitors. This is 145% above median its historical median of 2.14. Over the past decade, Forvia SE's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.64 to 5.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Forvia SE ranks #1200 out of 1216 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 98.7%.
Is Forvia SE's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Forvia SE's current Debt-to-Equity of 5.24 is 145% above median its 10-year median of 2.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.64 to a high of 5.24. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Forvia SE's value of 5.24 is 1039.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Forvia SE ranks #1200 out of 1216 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Forvia SE has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forvia SE's Debt-to-Equity compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Forvia SE ranks #1200 out of 1216 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Forvia SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Forvia SE's value of 5.24 is 1039.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Forvia SE's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.64 to 5.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.14 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Forvia SE 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 1,216 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. Forvia SE's current Debt-to-Equity of 5.24 is 1039.1% 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 Forvia SE 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. Forvia SE's current Debt-to-Equity is 5.24, which is 145% above median its own 10-year median of 2.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forvia SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forvia SE (FURCF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.57, compared to a current price of $9.77 — trading 15.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 5.24, which is 145% above median its 10-year median of 2.14 and 1039.1% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.46. Forvia SE's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 2 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 Forvia SE (FURCF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 5.24 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 Forvia SE (FURCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forvia SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.77 is trading 15.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.57.
GuruFocus considers Forvia SE to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FURCF:
Debt-to-Equity: 5.24 (145% above median its 10-year median of 2.14)
GF Value™: $11.57 vs. price of $9.77 (15.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1039.1% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#1200 of 1216)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FURCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Forvia SE provides automotive seating structures, vehicle interiors, and electrical parts for the automotive industry. Its business segments include Seating that designs and manufactures complete vehicle seats, seating frames and adjustment mechanisms; Interiors; Clean Mobility that designs and manufactures exhaust systems, solutions for fuel cell electric vehicles, and aftertreatment solutions for commercial vehicles; Electronics that designs and manufactures display technologies, driver assistance systems and cockpit electronics, which includes HELLA Electronics and Clarion Electronics; Lighting designs and manufactures lighting technologies; and Lifecycle solutions provides solutions extending the vehicle lifecycle as well as workshop equipment and special original equipment.
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