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HighPeak EnergyHPK +4.96%49 Debt-to-Equity is 0.81 as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 0.66. GuruFocus rates HPK with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 807 Oil & Gas companies, HighPeak Energy ranks worse than 66.29% 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 HighPeak Energy's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
HPK'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.66 Max: 0.81
Current: 0.81
During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of HighPeak Energy was 0.81. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.66.
HPK's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 66.29% of 807
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs HPK: 0.81
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HighPeak Energy Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
HighPeak Energy Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HighPeak Energy'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 E&P subindustry, HighPeak Energy'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.
HighPeak Energy Debt-to-Equity vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, HighPeak Energy's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HighPeak Energy'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.
HighPeak Energy (HPK) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.81 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on HighPeak Energy and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 0.66. According to the industry distribution chart, HighPeak Energy ranks #535 out of 807 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 66.3%.
Is HighPeak Energy's Debt-to-Equity too high?
HighPeak Energy's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.81 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 0.66. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. HighPeak Energy's value of 0.81 is 76.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HighPeak Energy ranks #535 out of 807 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HighPeak Energy has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HighPeak Energy's Debt-to-Equity compare to GFR and REPX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, HighPeak Energy ranks #535 out of 807 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places HighPeak Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. HighPeak Energy's value of 0.81 is 76.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.66 vs. the industry median of 0.46, HighPeak Energy 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 0.46, based on 807 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. HighPeak Energy's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.81 is 76.1% 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 HighPeak Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HighPeak Energy's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.81, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 0.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HighPeak Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HighPeak Energy (HPK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.08, compared to a current price of $7.21 — trading 28.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.81, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 0.66 and 76.1% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.46. HighPeak Energy's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 HighPeak Energy (HPK), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.81 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 HighPeak Energy (HPK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HighPeak Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.21 is trading 28.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.08.
GuruFocus considers HighPeak Energy to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HPK:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.81 (23% above median its 10-year median of 0.66)
GF Value™: $10.08 vs. price of $7.21 (28.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 76.1% above the Oil & Gas median (#535 of 807)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HPK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HighPeak Energy Inc is an independent crude oil and natural gas exploration and production company that explores for, develops and produces crude oil, NGL, and natural gas prominently in Howard County of the Midland Basin. The company operates in a single segment, which is crude oil and natural gas development, exploration, and production in the U.S. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Crude oil sales.
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