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GrifolsGRFS -2.22%83 Debt-to-Equity is 1.77 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 1.51. GuruFocus rates GRFS with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.87 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 812 Drug Manufacturers companies, Grifols ranks worse than 94.09% 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 Grifols's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
GRFS'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 1.51 Max: 2.04
Current: 1.77
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Grifols was 2.04. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 1.51.
GRFS's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 94.09% of 812
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 0.27
vs GRFS: 1.77
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.
Grifols Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Grifols Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Grifols'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 Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Grifols'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.
Grifols Debt-to-Equity vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Grifols's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Grifols'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.
Grifols (GRFS) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.77 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Grifols and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 1.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Grifols ranks #764 out of 812 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 94.1%.
Is Grifols' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Grifols' current Debt-to-Equity of 1.77 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 1.51. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Grifols' value of 1.77 is 555.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Grifols ranks #764 out of 812 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Grifols has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grifols' Debt-to-Equity compare to LLY and JNJ?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Grifols ranks #764 out of 812 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Grifols in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Grifols' value of 1.77 is 555.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.51 vs. the industry median of 0.27, Grifols 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Drug Manufacturers companies is 0.27, based on 812 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. Grifols's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.77 is 555.6% 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 Grifols and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Grifols's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.77, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 1.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grifols stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grifols (GRFS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.87, compared to a current price of $7.04 — trading 20.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.77, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 1.51 and 555.6% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 0.27. Grifols' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 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 Grifols (GRFS), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.77 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 Grifols (GRFS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grifols stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.04 is trading 20.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.87.
GuruFocus considers Grifols to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for GRFS:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.77 (17% above median its 10-year median of 1.51)
GF Value™: $8.87 vs. price of $7.04 (20.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 555.6% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#764 of 812)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GRFS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Grifols SA is a healthcare company engaged in activities related to plasma-derived products and diagnostic solutions. The group has four reportable segments: Biopharma, Diagnostic, Bio Supplies, and Others. The Biopharma segment focuses on products derived from human plasma for therapeutic use, while the Diagnostic segment includes the marketing of diagnostic testing equipment and reagents. The Bio Supplies segment covers biological products for non-therapeutic use and plasma sales to third parties, and the Others segment includes manufacturing services, research activities, and complementary pharmaceutical products.
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