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Option NVLTS:0JEV -2.50%38 Debt-to-Equity is 4.59 as of Dec. 2025, which is 512% above its 10-year median of 0.75. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JEV with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.84 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,236 Hardware companies, Option NV ranks worse than 98.43% 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 Option NV's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0JEV'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.7 Med: 0.75 Max: 4.78
Current: 4.59
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Option NV was 4.78. The lowest was -5.70. And the median was 0.75.
LTS:0JEV's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 98.43% of 2236
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs LTS:0JEV: 4.59
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.
Option NV Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Option NV Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Option NV'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:0JEV vs CSCO, MSI, LITE: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Option NV'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.
Option NV Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Option NV's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Option NV'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.
Option NV (LTS:0JEV) has a Debt-to-Equity of 4.59 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Option NV and its competitors. This is 512% above median its historical median of 0.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Option NV ranks #2201 out of 2236 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 98.4%.
Is Option NV's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Option NV's current Debt-to-Equity of 4.59 is 512% above median its 10-year median of 0.75. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Option NV's value of 4.59 is 1539.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Option NV ranks #2201 out of 2236 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Option NV has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Option NV's Debt-to-Equity compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Option NV ranks #2201 out of 2236 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Option NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Option NV's value of 4.59 is 1539.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.75 vs. the industry median of 0.28, Option NV 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 0.28, based on 2,236 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. Option NV's current Debt-to-Equity of 4.59 is 1539.3% 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 Option NV 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. Option NV's current Debt-to-Equity is 4.59, which is 512% above median its own 10-year median of 0.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Option NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Option NV (LTS:0JEV) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.84, compared to a current price of €3.90 — trading 69.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 4.59, which is 512% above median its 10-year median of 0.75 and 1539.3% above the Hardware industry median of 0.28. Option NV's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 6 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 Option NV (LTS:0JEV), the current Debt-to-Equity is 4.59 as of Dec. 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 Option NV (LTS:0JEV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Option NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.90 is trading 69.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €12.84.
GuruFocus considers Option NV to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0JEV:
Debt-to-Equity: 4.59 (512% above median its 10-year median of 0.75)
GF Value™: €12.84 vs. price of €3.90 (69.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1539.3% above the Hardware median (#2201 of 2236)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0JEV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Option NV specializes in wireless IoT solutions enabling Machine to Machine (M2M) communication across multiple industries and applications. The company's offerings include CloudGate Gateways, Expansion cards, Metering Device, Sensors, etc. IT supports its CloudGate IoT platform with engineering consulting services that assist customers in the development and implementation of IoT products and solutions.
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