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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 Paragon GmbH KGaA's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0NFG'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -724.35 Med: 1.34 Max: 193.58
Current: -6.87
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Paragon GmbH KGaA was 193.58. The lowest was -724.35. And the median was 1.34.
LTS:0NFG's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked
in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Industry Median: 0.46
vs LTS:0NFG: -6.87
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.
Paragon GmbH KGaA Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Paragon GmbH KGaA Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Paragon GmbH KGaA'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:0NFG vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Paragon GmbH KGaA'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.
Paragon GmbH KGaA Debt-to-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Paragon GmbH KGaA's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Paragon GmbH KGaA'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.
Paragon GmbH KGaA (LTS:0NFG) has a Debt-to-Equity of -6.87 as of Sep. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Paragon GmbH KGaA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Paragon GmbH KGaA ranks #999999 out of 1225 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Is Paragon GmbH KGaA's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Paragon GmbH KGaA's current Debt-to-Equity is -6.87. Based on the distribution chart, Paragon GmbH KGaA ranks #999999 out of 1225 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Paragon GmbH KGaA has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paragon GmbH KGaA's Debt-to-Equity compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Paragon GmbH KGaA ranks #999999 out of 1225 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Paragon GmbH KGaA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.46, based on 1,225 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. 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 Paragon GmbH KGaA and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paragon GmbH KGaA's current Debt-to-Equity is -6.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paragon GmbH KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paragon GmbH KGaA (LTS:0NFG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.03, compared to a current price of €1.65 — trading 45.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is -6.87. Paragon GmbH KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 5 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 Paragon GmbH KGaA (LTS:0NFG), the current Debt-to-Equity is -6.87 as of Sep. 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 Paragon GmbH KGaA (LTS:0NFG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paragon GmbH KGaA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.65 is trading 45.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.03.
GuruFocus considers Paragon GmbH KGaA to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0NFG:
Debt-to-Equity: -6.87
GF Value™: €3.03 vs. price of €1.65 (45.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0NFG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Paragon GmbH & Co KGaA develops and manufactures electronic components and sensors for the automotive industry. The business activity of the firm is operated in two segments namely Electronics and Mechanics. The Electronics segment that derives the majority of revenue sells air-quality sensors, high-end acoustic systems, and display instruments. The Mechanics segment focuses on adjustable body components such as adaptively extendable spoilers. Geographically all the activity of the firm functions through Germany, however, it also holds a presence at the international level.
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