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Key TronicKTCC -1.38%56 Debt-to-Equity is 1.17 as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 0.91. GuruFocus rates KTCC with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,220 Hardware companies, Key Tronic ranks worse than 88.06% 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 Key Tronic's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
KTCC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29 Med: 0.91 Max: 1.17
Current: 1.17
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Key Tronic was 1.17. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.91.
KTCC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 88.06% of 2220
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.27
vs KTCC: 1.17
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.
Key Tronic Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Key Tronic Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Key Tronic'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.
KTCC vs UAVS, MCRP, TBIIF: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Key Tronic'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.
Key Tronic Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Key Tronic's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Key Tronic'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.
Key Tronic (KTCC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.17 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Key Tronic and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 0.91. Over the past decade, Key Tronic's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.29 to 1.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Key Tronic ranks #1955 out of 2220 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 88.1%.
Is Key Tronic's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Key Tronic's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.17 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 0.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 1.17. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Key Tronic's value of 1.17 is 333.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Key Tronic ranks #1955 out of 2220 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Key Tronic has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Key Tronic's Debt-to-Equity compare to UAVS and MCRP?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Key Tronic ranks #1955 out of 2220 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Key Tronic in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Key Tronic's value of 1.17 is 333.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Key Tronic's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.29 to 1.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.91 vs. the industry median of 0.27, Key Tronic 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Hardware companies is 0.27, based on 2,220 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. Key Tronic's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.17 is 333.3% 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 Key Tronic and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Key Tronic's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.17, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 0.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Key Tronic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Key Tronic (KTCC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.69, compared to a current price of $3.96 — trading 47.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.17, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 0.91 and 333.3% above the Hardware industry median of 0.27. Key Tronic's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 9 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 Key Tronic (KTCC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.17 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 Key Tronic (KTCC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Key Tronic stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.96 is trading 47.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.69.
GuruFocus considers Key Tronic to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KTCC:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.17 (29% above median its 10-year median of 0.91)
GF Value™: $2.69 vs. price of $3.96 (47.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 333.3% above the Hardware median (#1955 of 2220)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KTCC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Key Tronic Corporation provides electronic manufacturing services, including engineering, materials management, manufacturing and assembly, in-house testing, and distribution to various countries. The company serves diverse industries such as pest control, personal protection, air purification, automotive, medical technology, and utilities inspection equipment. Its primary services include integrated electronic and mechanical engineering, precision plastic molding, sheet metal fabrication, printed circuit board (PCB) and complete product assembly. Key Tronic operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, Vietnam, and Mexico, recently expanding with a new facility in Arkansas. Revenue is generated mainly through contract manufacturing and service agreement.
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