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BorgWarnerMEX:BWA 66 Debt-to-Equity is 0.74 as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 0.64. GuruFocus rates MEX:BWA with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN706.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,217 Vehicles & Parts companies, BorgWarner ranks worse than 66.97% 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 BorgWarner's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:BWA'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41 Med: 0.64 Max: 0.79
Current: 0.74
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of BorgWarner was 0.79. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 0.64.
MEX:BWA's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 66.97% of 1217
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs MEX:BWA: 0.74
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.
BorgWarner Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
BorgWarner Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BorgWarner'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.
MEX:BWA vs MOD, APTV, AUR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, BorgWarner'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.
BorgWarner Debt-to-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, BorgWarner's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BorgWarner'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.
BorgWarner (MEX:BWA) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.74 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on BorgWarner and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 0.64. Over the past decade, BorgWarner's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.41 to 0.79. According to the industry distribution chart, BorgWarner ranks #815 out of 1217 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 67%.
Is BorgWarner's Debt-to-Equity too high?
BorgWarner's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.74 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 0.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 0.79. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. BorgWarner's value of 0.74 is 60.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BorgWarner ranks #815 out of 1217 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BorgWarner has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BorgWarner's Debt-to-Equity compare to MOD and APTV?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, BorgWarner ranks #815 out of 1217 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places BorgWarner in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. BorgWarner's value of 0.74 is 60.9% above this benchmark. Historically, BorgWarner's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.41 to 0.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.64 vs. the industry median of 0.46, BorgWarner 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.46, based on 1,217 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. BorgWarner's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.74 is 60.9% 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 BorgWarner 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. BorgWarner's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.74, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 0.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BorgWarner stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BorgWarner (MEX:BWA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN706.62, compared to a current price of MXN1,117.66 — trading 58.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.74, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 0.64 and 60.9% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.46. BorgWarner's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 1 warning sign 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 BorgWarner (MEX:BWA), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.74 as of Mar. 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 BorgWarner (MEX:BWA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BorgWarner stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,117.66 is trading 58.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN706.62.
GuruFocus considers BorgWarner to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:BWA:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.74 (16% above median its 10-year median of 0.64)
GF Value™: MXN706.62 vs. price of MXN1,117.66 (58.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60.9% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#815 of 1217)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:BWA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BorgWarner is a tier one supplier of turbo and thermal management technologies, drivetrain systems, powerdrive systems, and battery and charging systems mostly to automotive original equipment manufacturers. Its products aim to move a vehicle with as few electrons as possible, resulting in cleaner, cost-optimized, and more-efficient vehicles. Foundational products, the combustion vehicle business, contributes more than 80% to group revenue while BorgWarner transitions to becoming an electric vehicle-centric parts supplier (e-business). In 2024, 23% of the company's revenue was sourced from Volkswagen and Ford. Revenue is well diversified geographically, with approximately a third each generated in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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