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Gatron IndustriesKAR:GATI -0.13%50 Debt-to-Equity is 1.25 as of Mar. 2026, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 0.78. GuruFocus rates KAR:GATI with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨125.64 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Gatron Industries ranks worse than 82.14% 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 Gatron Industries's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:GATI'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.78 Max: 2.06
Current: 1.25
During the past 10 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Gatron Industries was 2.06. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.78.
KAR:GATI's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 82.14% of 935
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs KAR:GATI: 1.25
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.
Gatron Industries Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Gatron Industries Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gatron Industries'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 Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Gatron Industries'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.
Gatron Industries Debt-to-Equity vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Gatron Industries's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gatron Industries'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.
Gatron Industries (KAR:GATI) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.25 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Gatron Industries and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 0.78. Over the past decade, Gatron Industries' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 2.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Gatron Industries ranks #768 out of 935 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 82.1%.
Is Gatron Industries' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Gatron Industries' current Debt-to-Equity of 1.25 is 60% above median its 10-year median of 0.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 2.06. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Gatron Industries' value of 1.25 is 204.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gatron Industries ranks #768 out of 935 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gatron Industries has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gatron Industries' Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Gatron Industries ranks #768 out of 935 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Gatron Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Gatron Industries' value of 1.25 is 204.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Gatron Industries' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 2.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.78 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Gatron Industries 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.41, based on 935 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. Gatron Industries's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.25 is 204.9% 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 Gatron Industries and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gatron Industries's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.25, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 0.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gatron Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gatron Industries (KAR:GATI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨125.64, compared to a current price of ₨84.00 — trading 33.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.25, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 0.78 and 204.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.41. Gatron Industries' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Gatron Industries (KAR:GATI), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.25 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 Gatron Industries (KAR:GATI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gatron Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₨84.00 is trading 33.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨125.64.
GuruFocus considers Gatron Industries to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for KAR:GATI:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.25 (60% above median its 10-year median of 0.78)
GF Value™: ₨125.64 vs. price of ₨84.00 (33.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 204.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#768 of 935)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:GATI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gatron Industries Ltd is principally involved in the manufacturing of Polyester Filament Yarn through its self-produced Polyester Polymer/Chips. The Company also produces Pet Preforms. The company's reportable segments are as follows: a) Polyester Filament Yarn - It comprises the manufacturing of Polyester Filament Yarn and its raw material, b) Polyester PET Preforms - It comprises the manufacturing of Polyester PET Preforms and its raw material. The maximum revenue is generated from the Polyester Filament Yarn segment.
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