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Hensoldt AGHNSDF 61 Debt-to-Equity is 1.69 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 1.78. GuruFocus rates HNSDF with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $47.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 313 Aerospace & Defense companies, Hensoldt AG ranks worse than 91.05% 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 Hensoldt AG's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
HNSDF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.04 Med: 1.78 Max: 7.5
Current: 1.69
During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Hensoldt AG was 7.50. The lowest was 1.04. And the median was 1.78.
HNSDF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 91.05% of 313
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.3
vs HNSDF: 1.69
Hensoldt AG (OTCPK:HNSDF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Hensoldt AG Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Hensoldt AG Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hensoldt AG'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 Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Hensoldt AG'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.
Hensoldt AG Debt-to-Equity vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Hensoldt AG's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hensoldt AG'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.
Hensoldt AG (HNSDF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.69 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Hensoldt AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.78. Over the past decade, Hensoldt AG's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.04 to 7.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Hensoldt AG ranks #285 out of 313 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 91.1%.
Is Hensoldt AG's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Hensoldt AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.69 is near median its 10-year median of 1.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.04 to a high of 7.50. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.30. Hensoldt AG's value of 1.69 is 463.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hensoldt AG ranks #285 out of 313 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hensoldt AG has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hensoldt AG's Debt-to-Equity compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Hensoldt AG ranks #285 out of 313 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Hensoldt AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.30. Hensoldt AG's value of 1.69 is 463.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Hensoldt AG's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.04 to 7.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.78 vs. the industry median of 0.30, Hensoldt AG 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.30, based on 313 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. Hensoldt AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.69 is 463.3% 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 Hensoldt AG and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hensoldt AG's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.69, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hensoldt AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hensoldt AG (HNSDF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $47.84, compared to a current price of $84.11 — trading 75.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.69, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.78 and 463.3% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.30. Hensoldt AG's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Hensoldt AG (HNSDF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.69 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 Hensoldt AG (HNSDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hensoldt AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $84.11 is trading 75.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $47.84.
GuruFocus considers Hensoldt AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HNSDF:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.69 (near median its 10-year median of 1.78)
GF Value™: $47.84 vs. price of $84.11 (75.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 463.3% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#285 of 313)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HNSDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hensoldt AG specializes in defense and security electronics, operating across two main segments: sensors and optronics, with the majority of its revenue generated by the sensors division. Hensoldt has deep roots and its strongest market presence in Germany, but it also maintains production sites in France, the United Kingdom, and South Africa. Its sales footprint extends across Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, North America, Africa, Latin America, and other regions.
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