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GoodfellowGFELF 68 Debt-to-Equity is 0.44 as of May. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 0.39. GuruFocus rates GFELF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.55 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 257 Forest Products companies, Goodfellow ranks better than 53.7% 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 Goodfellow's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
GFELF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.39 Max: 0.87
Current: 0.44
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Goodfellow was 0.87. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.39.
GFELF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 53.7% of 257
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.48
vs GFELF: 0.44
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.
Goodfellow Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Goodfellow Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Goodfellow'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.
GFELF vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Goodfellow'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.
Goodfellow Debt-to-Equity vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Goodfellow's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Goodfellow'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.
Goodfellow (GFELF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.44 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Goodfellow and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 0.39. Over the past decade, Goodfellow's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.07 to 0.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Goodfellow ranks #119 out of 257 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 46.3%.
Is Goodfellow's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Goodfellow's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.44 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.87. The Forest Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.48. Goodfellow's value of 0.44 is 8.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Goodfellow ranks #119 out of 257 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Goodfellow has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Goodfellow's Debt-to-Equity compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Goodfellow ranks #119 out of 257 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Goodfellow in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.48. Goodfellow's value of 0.44 is 8.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Goodfellow's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.07 to 0.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.39 vs. the industry median of 0.48, Goodfellow 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 Forest Products company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Forest Products companies is 0.48, based on 257 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. Goodfellow's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.44 is 8.3% 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 Goodfellow and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Goodfellow's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.44, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 0.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Goodfellow stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Goodfellow (GFELF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.55, compared to a current price of $8.40 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.44, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.39 and 8.3% below the Forest Products industry median of 0.48. Goodfellow's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 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 Goodfellow (GFELF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.44 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 Goodfellow (GFELF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Goodfellow stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.40 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.55.
GuruFocus considers Goodfellow to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for GFELF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.44 (13% above median its 10-year median of 0.39)
GF Value™: $9.55 vs. price of $8.40 (12% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.3% below the Forest Products median (#119 of 257)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GFELF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Goodfellow Inc is engaged in various business activities related to the remanufacturing and distribution of lumber and wood products. The company manages its operations under one operating segment i.e. sale of Lumber, Specialty and commodity panels, Flooring, and Building materials. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the sale of Lumber. The company operates in Canada and the United States; the majority of its revenue is generated from Canada.
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