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Somero EnterprisesLSE:SOM -0.79%71 Debt-to-Equity is 0.04 as of Jun. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 0.03. GuruFocus rates LSE:SOM with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.24 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 191 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Somero Enterprises ranks better than 83.25% 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 Somero Enterprises's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SOM'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.03 Max: 0.04
Current: 0.04
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Somero Enterprises was 0.04. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.03.
LSE:SOM's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 83.25% of 191
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs LSE:SOM: 0.04
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.
Somero Enterprises Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Somero Enterprises Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Somero Enterprises'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.
LSE:SOM vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Somero Enterprises'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.
Somero Enterprises Debt-to-Equity vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Somero Enterprises's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Somero Enterprises'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.
Somero Enterprises (LSE:SOM) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Somero Enterprises and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 0.03. Over the past decade, Somero Enterprises' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Somero Enterprises ranks #32 out of 191 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is Somero Enterprises' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Somero Enterprises' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 0.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.04. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Somero Enterprises' value of 0.04 is 88.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Somero Enterprises ranks #32 out of 191 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Somero Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Somero Enterprises' Debt-to-Equity compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Somero Enterprises ranks #32 out of 191 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Somero Enterprises in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Somero Enterprises' value of 0.04 is 88.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Somero Enterprises' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.03 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Somero Enterprises 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 0.36, based on 191 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. Somero Enterprises's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 is 88.9% 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 Somero Enterprises and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Somero Enterprises's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 0.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Somero Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Somero Enterprises (LSE:SOM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.24, compared to a current price of £2.50 — trading 11.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 0.03 and 88.9% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 0.36. Somero Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 8 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 Somero Enterprises (LSE:SOM), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04 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 Somero Enterprises (LSE:SOM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Somero Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £2.50 is trading 11.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.24.
GuruFocus considers Somero Enterprises to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SOM:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.04 (33% above median its 10-year median of 0.03)
GF Value™: £2.24 vs. price of £2.50 (11.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 88.9% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#32 of 191)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SOM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Somero Enterprises Inc designs, assembles, remanufactures, sells, and distributes concrete leveling, contouring, and placing equipment, related parts and accessories, and training services world'wide. Its products include Ride-on Laser Screeds, Lightweight Screeds, Boom Laser Screeds, Compact Boom Screeds, Stationary Laser Screeds, Software Packages, Factory Certified Remanufactured Equipment, Materials Placement. The Company operates as a single reportable segment. The group has presence in North America, Europe, Australia, ROW (includes Latin America, India, China, Middle East, Korea, and Southeast Asia). The company generates majority of revenue from North America.
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