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JBT MarelJBTM -1.68%80 Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 as of Mar. 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 0.94. GuruFocus rates JBTM with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $155.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,679 Industrial Products companies, JBT Marel ranks worse than 61.4% 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 JBT Marel's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
JBTM'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41 Med: 0.94 Max: 2.77
Current: 0.41
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of JBT Marel was 2.77. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 0.94.
JBTM's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 61.4% of 2679
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs JBTM: 0.41
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.
JBT Marel Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
JBT Marel Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JBT Marel'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.
JBTM vs GTES, MIDD, NPO: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, JBT Marel'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.
JBT Marel Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, JBT Marel's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JBT Marel'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.
JBT Marel (JBTM) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.41 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on JBT Marel and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 0.94. Over the past decade, JBT Marel's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.41 to 2.77. According to the industry distribution chart, JBT Marel ranks #1645 out of 2679 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 61.4%.
Is JBT Marel's Debt-to-Equity too high?
JBT Marel's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.41 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 0.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 2.77. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. JBT Marel's value of 0.41 is 46.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JBT Marel ranks #1645 out of 2679 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, JBT Marel has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JBT Marel's Debt-to-Equity compare to GTES and MIDD?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, JBT Marel ranks #1645 out of 2679 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places JBT Marel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. JBT Marel's value of 0.41 is 46.4% above this benchmark. Historically, JBT Marel's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.41 to 2.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.94 vs. the industry median of 0.28, JBT Marel 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Industrial Products companies is 0.28, based on 2,679 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. JBT Marel's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.41 is 46.4% 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 JBT Marel and its competitors. For the Industrial Products 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. JBT Marel's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.41, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 0.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JBT Marel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JBT Marel (JBTM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $155.74, compared to a current price of $136.85 — trading 12.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.41, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 0.94 and 46.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.28. JBT Marel's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 JBT Marel (JBTM), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 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 JBT Marel (JBTM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JBT Marel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $136.85 is trading 12.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $155.74.
GuruFocus considers JBT Marel to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JBTM:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.41 (56% below median its 10-year median of 0.94)
GF Value™: $155.74 vs. price of $136.85 (12.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.4% above the Industrial Products median (#1645 of 2679)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JBTM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JBT Marel Corp operates through two reportable segments: Protein Solutions and Prepared Food and Beverage Solutions. The Protein Solutions segment includes businesses that provide solutions for the initial stage processing and harvesting of animal proteins, mainly focusing on poultry, pork, fish, and beef. The Prepared Food and Beverage Solutions segment includes businesses that offer solutions predominantly for downstream value-added preparation, preservation, and packaging of foods and beverages into ready-to-eat or drink products. This segment will also include capabilities for pet food, dairy, bakery, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and warehouse automation end markets. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Prepared Food and Beverage Solutions segment.
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