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Kromek GroupKRMKF 44 Debt-to-Equity is 0.08 as of Oct. 2025, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 0.23. GuruFocus rates KRMKF with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,224 Hardware companies, Kromek Group ranks better than 76.03% 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 Kromek Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
KRMKF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 0.23 Max: 0.38
Current: 0.08
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Kromek Group was 0.38. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.23.
KRMKF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 76.03% of 2224
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.275
vs KRMKF: 0.08
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.
Kromek Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Kromek Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kromek Group'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.
KRMKF vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Kromek Group'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.
Kromek Group Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Kromek Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kromek Group'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.
Kromek Group (KRMKF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 as of Oct. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Kromek Group and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 0.23. Over the past decade, Kromek Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.06 to 0.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Kromek Group ranks #533 out of 2224 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 24%.
Is Kromek Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Kromek Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 is 65% below median its 10-year median of 0.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 0.38. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Kromek Group's value of 0.08 is 70.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kromek Group ranks #533 out of 2224 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kromek Group has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kromek Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Kromek Group ranks #533 out of 2224 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Kromek Group in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Kromek Group's value of 0.08 is 70.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Kromek Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.06 to 0.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.23 vs. the industry median of 0.28, Kromek Group has consistently been below 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Hardware companies is 0.28, based on 2,224 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. Kromek Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 is 70.9% below 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 Kromek Group and its competitors. For the Hardware 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. Kromek Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 0.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kromek Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kromek Group (KRMKF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.07, compared to a current price of $0.12 — trading 66.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 0.23 and 70.9% below the Hardware industry median of 0.28. Kromek Group's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 5 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 Kromek Group (KRMKF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08 as of Oct. 2025. 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 Kromek Group (KRMKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kromek Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.12 is trading 66.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.07.
GuruFocus considers Kromek Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KRMKF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.08 (65% below median its 10-year median of 0.23)
GF Value™: $0.07 vs. price of $0.12 (66.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 70.9% below the Hardware median (#533 of 2224)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KRMKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kromek Group PLC is the developer of radiation detectors based on cadmium zinc telluride, providing improved detection and characterization capabilities within the medical imaging, nuclear detection, and security screening markets. Based on its technology platforms, the company designs, develops, and produces X-ray and gamma-ray imaging and radiation detection products for the industrial and consumer markets. Some of its products include the TN15 thermal neutron detector, the SPEAR CZT-based radiation detector, the VTF voltage to frequency converter, the D3S NET networked radiation detector, and Photon-counting spectral CT. Its geographical segments include the United Kingdom, North America, Asia, Europe, and Other, of which the majority of the revenue comes from North America.
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