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HORNBACH Baumarkt AGLTS:0ENN 16 Debt-to-Equity is 1.04 as of Feb. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 1.12. GuruFocus rates LTS:0ENN with a GF Score™ of 16/100 and a GF Value™ of €61.46 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,009 Retail - Cyclical companies, HORNBACH Baumarkt AG ranks worse than 71.26% 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 HORNBACH Baumarkt AG's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0ENN'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4 Med: 1.12 Max: 1.66
Current: 1.04
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of HORNBACH Baumarkt AG was 1.66. The lowest was 0.40. And the median was 1.12.
LTS:0ENN's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 71.26% of 1009
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs LTS:0ENN: 1.04
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.
HORNBACH Baumarkt AG Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
HORNBACH Baumarkt AG Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HORNBACH Baumarkt AG'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.
LTS:0ENN vs HD, LOW, FND: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, HORNBACH Baumarkt AG'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.
HORNBACH Baumarkt AG Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HORNBACH Baumarkt AG's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HORNBACH Baumarkt AG'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.
HORNBACH Baumarkt AG (LTS:0ENN) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.04 as of Feb. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on HORNBACH Baumarkt AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.12. Over the past decade, HORNBACH Baumarkt AG's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.40 to 1.66. According to the industry distribution chart, HORNBACH Baumarkt AG ranks #719 out of 1009 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 71.3%.
Is HORNBACH Baumarkt AG's Debt-to-Equity too high?
HORNBACH Baumarkt AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.04 is near median its 10-year median of 1.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 1.66. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. HORNBACH Baumarkt AG's value of 1.04 is 85.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HORNBACH Baumarkt AG ranks #719 out of 1009 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HORNBACH Baumarkt AG has a GF Score™ of 16/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HORNBACH Baumarkt AG's Debt-to-Equity compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, HORNBACH Baumarkt AG ranks #719 out of 1009 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places HORNBACH Baumarkt AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. HORNBACH Baumarkt AG's value of 1.04 is 85.7% above this benchmark. Historically, HORNBACH Baumarkt AG's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.40 to 1.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.12 vs. the industry median of 0.56, HORNBACH Baumarkt AG 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.56, based on 1,009 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. HORNBACH Baumarkt AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.04 is 85.7% 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 HORNBACH Baumarkt AG and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HORNBACH Baumarkt AG's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.04, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HORNBACH Baumarkt AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HORNBACH Baumarkt AG (LTS:0ENN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €61.46, compared to a current price of €62.50 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.04, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.12 and 85.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.56. HORNBACH Baumarkt AG's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 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 HORNBACH Baumarkt AG (LTS:0ENN), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.04 as of Feb. 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 HORNBACH Baumarkt AG (LTS:0ENN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HORNBACH Baumarkt AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €62.50 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €61.46.
GuruFocus considers HORNBACH Baumarkt AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0ENN:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.04 (near median its 10-year median of 1.12)
GF Value™: €61.46 vs. price of €62.50 (1.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 85.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#719 of 1009)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0ENN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HORNBACH Baumarkt AG is a German company that operates megastores and offers do-it-yourself (DIY), home improvement, and gardening products. The company also operates in other European countries, including Austria, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, and Romania. The company conducts its activities through its Retail and Real estate segments. The Retail segment operates DIY megastores and garden centers, while the Real estate segment focuses on retail properties. The stores' product range includes hardware/electrical, paint/wallpaper/flooring, construction materials, sanitary tiles, and garden products. The majority of the company's sales are derived from its retail segment.
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