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Galp Energia SGPSGLPEF 73 Debt-to-Equity is 1.05 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 1.06. GuruFocus rates GLPEF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.94 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 796 Oil & Gas companies, Galp Energia SGPS ranks worse than 75.13% 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 Galp Energia SGPS's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
GLPEF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.56 Med: 1.06 Max: 1.97
Current: 1.05
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Galp Energia SGPS was 1.97. The lowest was 0.56. And the median was 1.06.
GLPEF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 75.13% of 796
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.465
vs GLPEF: 1.05
Galp Energia SGPS (OTCPK:GLPEF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Galp Energia SGPS Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Galp Energia SGPS Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Galp Energia SGPS'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.
For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Galp Energia SGPS'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.
Galp Energia SGPS Debt-to-Equity vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Galp Energia SGPS's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Galp Energia SGPS'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.
Galp Energia SGPS (GLPEF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.05 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Galp Energia SGPS and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.06. Over the past decade, Galp Energia SGPS's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.56 to 1.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Galp Energia SGPS ranks #598 out of 796 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 75.1%.
Is Galp Energia SGPS's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Galp Energia SGPS's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.05 is near median its 10-year median of 1.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.56 to a high of 1.97. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.47. Galp Energia SGPS's value of 1.05 is 125.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Galp Energia SGPS ranks #598 out of 796 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Galp Energia SGPS has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Galp Energia SGPS's Debt-to-Equity compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Galp Energia SGPS ranks #598 out of 796 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Galp Energia SGPS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.47. Galp Energia SGPS's value of 1.05 is 125.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Galp Energia SGPS's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.56 to 1.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.06 vs. the industry median of 0.47, Galp Energia SGPS 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Oil & Gas companies is 0.47, based on 796 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. Galp Energia SGPS's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.05 is 125.8% 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 Galp Energia SGPS and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Galp Energia SGPS's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.05, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Galp Energia SGPS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Galp Energia SGPS (GLPEF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.94, compared to a current price of $21.61 — trading 14.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.05, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.06 and 125.8% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.47. Galp Energia SGPS's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Galp Energia SGPS (GLPEF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.05 as of Mar. 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 Galp Energia SGPS (GLPEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Galp Energia SGPS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $21.61 is trading 14.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.94.
GuruFocus considers Galp Energia SGPS to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GLPEF:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.05 (near median its 10-year median of 1.06)
GF Value™: $18.94 vs. price of $21.61 (14.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 125.8% above the Oil & Gas median (#598 of 796)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GLPEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Galp Energia SGPS SA is an integrated operator with business lines spanning from exploration and production to refining and marketing of oil products. Its operating segments include Upstream, Industrial and Midstream, Commercial and Renewables, and New Businesses. The Upstream segment involves, management of all activities relating to the exploration, development, and production of hydrocarbons. The Industrial & Midstream segment operates the Sines industrial site in Portugal, which includes all current refining activities, The Commercial segment encompasses the area of retail to final B2B and B2C customers of oil, gas, electricity, and convenience. The Renewables & New Businesses segment represents Galp's presence in the renewable and new energies space.
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