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Brembo NVMIL:BRE -0.66%84 Debt-to-Equity is 0.51 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.51. GuruFocus rates MIL:BRE with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,217 Vehicles & Parts companies, Brembo NV ranks worse than 54.81% 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 Brembo NV's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:BRE'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36 Med: 0.51 Max: 0.77
Current: 0.51
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Brembo NV was 0.77. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 0.51.
MIL:BRE's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 54.81% of 1217
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs MIL:BRE: 0.51
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.
Brembo NV Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Brembo NV Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Brembo 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.
MIL:BRE vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Brembo 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.
Brembo NV Debt-to-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Brembo NV's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brembo 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.
Brembo NV (MIL:BRE) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.51 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Brembo NV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, Brembo NV's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.36 to 0.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Brembo NV ranks #667 out of 1217 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 54.8%.
Is Brembo NV's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Brembo NV's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.51 is near median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 0.77. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Brembo NV's value of 0.51 is 10.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brembo NV ranks #667 out of 1217 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Brembo NV has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brembo NV's Debt-to-Equity compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Brembo NV ranks #667 out of 1217 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Brembo NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Brembo NV's value of 0.51 is 10.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Brembo NV's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.36 to 0.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Brembo 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 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. Brembo NV's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.51 is 10.9% 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 Brembo NV 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. Brembo NV's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.51, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brembo NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brembo NV (MIL:BRE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.88, compared to a current price of €10.55 — trading 6.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.51, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 10.9% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.46. Brembo NV's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Brembo NV (MIL:BRE), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.51 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 Brembo NV (MIL:BRE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brembo NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €10.55 is trading 6.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.88.
GuruFocus considers Brembo NV to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:BRE:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.51 (near median its 10-year median of 0.51)
GF Value™: €9.88 vs. price of €10.55 (6.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.9% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#667 of 1217)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:BRE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brembo NV develops braking solutions for automotive vehicles in the original equipment market and the aftermarket. Its products include brake discs, calipers, and complete braking systems for cars and commercial vehicles, as well as for motorbikes. The company also provides brake components for the car aftermarket and groups its operations into two segments, including Discs-Systems-Motorbikes and Aftermarket-Performance Group-Suspensions.
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