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Kimball ElectronicsKE -0.80%82 Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.28. GuruFocus rates KE with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,676 Industrial Products companies, Kimball Electronics ranks better than 50.93% 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 Kimball Electronics's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
KE'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.28 Max: 0.59
Current: 0.28
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Kimball Electronics was 0.59. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.28.
KE's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 50.93% of 2676
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs KE: 0.28
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.
Kimball Electronics Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Kimball Electronics Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kimball Electronics'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 Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Kimball Electronics'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.
Kimball Electronics Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kimball Electronics's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kimball Electronics'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.
Kimball Electronics (KE) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.28 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Kimball Electronics and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.28. Over the past decade, Kimball Electronics' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Kimball Electronics ranks #1313 out of 2676 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 49.1%.
Is Kimball Electronics' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Kimball Electronics' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.28 is near median its 10-year median of 0.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.59. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Kimball Electronics' value of 0.28 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kimball Electronics ranks #1313 out of 2676 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kimball Electronics has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kimball Electronics' Debt-to-Equity compare to FAC and ENVX?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kimball Electronics ranks #1313 out of 2676 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Kimball Electronics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Kimball Electronics' value of 0.28 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, Kimball Electronics' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.28 vs. the industry median of 0.28, Kimball Electronics has consistently been at 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 2,676 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. Kimball Electronics's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.28 is 0% at 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 Kimball Electronics 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. Kimball Electronics's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.28, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kimball Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimball Electronics (KE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.06, compared to a current price of $26.10 — trading 36.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.28, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.28 and 0% at the Industrial Products industry median of 0.28. Kimball Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 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 Kimball Electronics (KE), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 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 Kimball Electronics (KE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimball Electronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $26.10 is trading 36.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.06.
GuruFocus considers Kimball Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KE:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.28 (near median its 10-year median of 0.28)
GF Value™: $19.06 vs. price of $26.10 (36.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0% at the Industrial Products median (#1313 of 2676)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kimball Electronics Inc is a contract electronic manufacturing services company. The company is engaged in producing durable electronics for the automotive, medical, industrial, and public safety end markets. The company's engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain services utilize common production and support capabilities. It is also engaged in producing safety-critical electronic assemblies for its automotive customers. Geographically, it has business units located in the United States, China, Mexico, Poland, Romania, and Thailand. The company derives maximum revenue from Mexico.
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