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HMS Networks ABHMNKF 98 Debt-to-Equity is 0.59 as of Jun. 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 0.43. GuruFocus rates HMNKF with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of $61.04 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,218 Hardware companies, HMS Networks AB ranks worse than 72.41% 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 HMS Networks AB's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
HMNKF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.43 Max: 0.9
Current: 0.59
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of HMS Networks AB was 0.90. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.43.
HMNKF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 72.41% of 2218
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs HMNKF: 0.59
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.
HMS Networks AB Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
HMS Networks AB Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HMS Networks AB'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.
HMNKF vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, HMS Networks AB'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.
HMS Networks AB Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, HMS Networks AB's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HMS Networks AB'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.
HMS Networks AB (HMNKF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.59 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on HMS Networks AB and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 0.43. Over the past decade, HMS Networks AB's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.90. According to the industry distribution chart, HMS Networks AB ranks #1606 out of 2218 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 72.4%.
Is HMS Networks AB's Debt-to-Equity too high?
HMS Networks AB's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.59 is 37% above median its 10-year median of 0.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.90. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. HMS Networks AB's value of 0.59 is 110.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HMS Networks AB ranks #1606 out of 2218 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HMS Networks AB has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HMS Networks AB's Debt-to-Equity compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, HMS Networks AB ranks #1606 out of 2218 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places HMS Networks AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. HMS Networks AB's value of 0.59 is 110.7% above this benchmark. Historically, HMS Networks AB's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.43 vs. the industry median of 0.28, HMS Networks AB 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Hardware companies is 0.28, based on 2,218 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. HMS Networks AB's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.59 is 110.7% 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 HMS Networks AB and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HMS Networks AB's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.59, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 0.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HMS Networks AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HMS Networks AB (HMNKF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $61.04, compared to a current price of $48.73 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.59, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 0.43 and 110.7% above the Hardware industry median of 0.28. HMS Networks AB's overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 1 warning sign 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 HMS Networks AB (HMNKF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.59 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 HMS Networks AB (HMNKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HMS Networks AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $48.73 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $61.04.
GuruFocus considers HMS Networks AB to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HMNKF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.59 (37% above median its 10-year median of 0.43)
GF Value™: $61.04 vs. price of $48.73 (20.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 110.7% above the Hardware median (#1606 of 2218)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HMNKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HMS Networks AB supplies proprietary, patented technology for intelligent industrial communication. It develops and manufactures solutions for connecting industrial products to networks and gateways, thus enabling interconnection between various networks. The group sells products in various countries, including Germany. Its operating segments include Industrial Data Solutions, Industrial Network Technology, and New Industries. The brands of the company are Anybus, Red Lion, N-Tron, Ewon, Intesis, Ixxat, Owasys, and PEAK-System.
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