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Espe SpAMIL:ESPE +1.40%14 Debt-to-Equity is 1.01 as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 1.06. GuruFocus rates MIL:ESPE with a GF Score™ of 14/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,610 Construction companies, Espe SpA ranks worse than 76.65% 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 Espe SpA's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:ESPE'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59 Med: 1.06 Max: 1.2
Current: 1.01
During the past 5 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Espe SpA was 1.20. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was 1.06.
MIL:ESPE's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 76.65% of 1610
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs MIL:ESPE: 1.01
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.
Espe SpA Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Espe SpA Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Espe SpA'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:ESPE vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Espe SpA'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.
Espe SpA Debt-to-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Espe SpA's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Espe SpA'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.
Espe SpA (MIL:ESPE) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.01 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Espe SpA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.06. Over the past decade, Espe SpA's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.59 to 1.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Espe SpA ranks #1234 out of 1610 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 76.6%.
Is Espe SpA's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Espe SpA's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.01 is near median its 10-year median of 1.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 1.20. The Construction industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Espe SpA's value of 1.01 is 146.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Espe SpA ranks #1234 out of 1610 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Espe SpA has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Espe SpA's Debt-to-Equity compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Espe SpA ranks #1234 out of 1610 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Espe SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Espe SpA's value of 1.01 is 146.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Espe SpA's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.59 to 1.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.06 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Espe SpA 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Construction companies is 0.41, based on 1,610 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. Espe SpA's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.01 is 146.3% 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 Espe SpA and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Espe SpA's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.01, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Espe SpA stock overvalued right now?
Espe SpA (MIL:ESPE) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 1.01. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.01, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.06 and 146.3% above the Construction industry median of 0.41. Espe SpA's overall GF Score™ is 14/100 with 7 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 Espe SpA (MIL:ESPE), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.01 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.
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