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LiqTech InternationalLIQT +3.83%36 Debt-to-Equity is 0.31 as of Jun. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 0.40. GuruFocus rates LIQT with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,690 Industrial Products companies, LiqTech International ranks worse than 52.16% 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 LiqTech International's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LIQT'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.4 Max: 2.66
Current: 0.31
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of LiqTech International was 2.66. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.40.
LIQT's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 52.16% of 2690
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.285
vs LIQT: 0.31
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.
LiqTech International Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
LiqTech International Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LiqTech International'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.
LIQT vs CLIR, RAIN, EESH: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, LiqTech International'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.
LiqTech International Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, LiqTech International's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LiqTech International'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.
LiqTech International (LIQT) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.31 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on LiqTech International and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 0.40. According to the industry distribution chart, LiqTech International ranks #1403 out of 2690 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 52.2%.
Is LiqTech International's Debt-to-Equity too high?
LiqTech International's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.31 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 0.40. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.29. LiqTech International's value of 0.31 is 8.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LiqTech International ranks #1403 out of 2690 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, LiqTech International has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LiqTech International's Debt-to-Equity compare to CLIR and RAIN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, LiqTech International ranks #1403 out of 2690 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places LiqTech International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.29. LiqTech International's value of 0.31 is 8.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.40 vs. the industry median of 0.29, LiqTech International 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 0.29, based on 2,690 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. LiqTech International's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.31 is 8.8% 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 LiqTech International and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LiqTech International's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.31, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LiqTech International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LiqTech International (LIQT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.15, compared to a current price of $0.59 — trading 48.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.31, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 0.40 and 8.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.29. LiqTech International's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 LiqTech International (LIQT), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.31 as of Jun. 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 LiqTech International (LIQT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LiqTech International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.59 is trading 48.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.15.
GuruFocus considers LiqTech International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LIQT:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.31 (23% below median its 10-year median of 0.40)
GF Value™: $1.15 vs. price of $0.59 (48.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.8% above the Industrial Products median (#1403 of 2690)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LIQT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LiqTech International Inc is a clean technology company which provides technology for gas and liquid purification by manufacturing ceramic silicon carbide filters. The company is renowned in three business areas: ceramic membranes and membrane incorporated liquid filtration systems, ceramic diesel particulate filters (DPFs) to control soot exhaust particles and black carbon emission from diesel engines, and plastic components for usage across various industries. The company's product portfolio consists of ceramic silicon membranes for liquid filtration, diesel particulate filters, Hybrid Technology Membranes and others. The Company operates through three reportable segments: Systems and Aftermarket, Filters and Membranes, and Components.
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