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Fae Technology SpAMIL:FAE +1.83%76 Debt-to-Equity is 0.44 as of Dec. 2025, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 0.69. GuruFocus rates MIL:FAE with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.11 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,224 Hardware companies, Fae Technology SpA ranks worse than 62.95% 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 Fae Technology SpA's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:FAE'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.44 Med: 0.69 Max: 2.02
Current: 0.44
During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Fae Technology SpA was 2.02. The lowest was 0.44. And the median was 0.69.
MIL:FAE's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 62.95% of 2224
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.275
vs MIL:FAE: 0.44
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.
Fae Technology SpA Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Fae Technology SpA Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fae Technology 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:FAE vs APH, GLW, TEL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Fae Technology 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.
Fae Technology SpA Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Fae Technology SpA's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fae Technology 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.
Fae Technology SpA (MIL:FAE) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.44 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Fae Technology SpA and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 0.69. Over the past decade, Fae Technology SpA's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.44 to 2.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Fae Technology SpA ranks #1400 out of 2224 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 62.9%.
Is Fae Technology SpA's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Fae Technology SpA's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.44 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 0.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.44 to a high of 2.02. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Fae Technology SpA's value of 0.44 is 60% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fae Technology SpA ranks #1400 out of 2224 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Fae Technology SpA has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fae Technology SpA's Debt-to-Equity compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Fae Technology SpA ranks #1400 out of 2224 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Fae Technology SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Fae Technology SpA's value of 0.44 is 60% above this benchmark. Historically, Fae Technology SpA's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.44 to 2.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.69 vs. the industry median of 0.28, Fae Technology 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Hardware companies is 0.28, based on 2,224 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. Fae Technology SpA's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.44 is 60% 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 Fae Technology SpA 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. Fae Technology SpA's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.44, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 0.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fae Technology SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fae Technology SpA (MIL:FAE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.11, compared to a current price of €3.90 — trading 25.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.44, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 0.69 and 60% above the Hardware industry median of 0.28. Fae Technology SpA's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 8 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 Fae Technology SpA (MIL:FAE), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.44 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 Fae Technology SpA (MIL:FAE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fae Technology SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €3.90 is trading 25.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.11.
GuruFocus considers Fae Technology SpA to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:FAE:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.44 (36% below median its 10-year median of 0.69)
GF Value™: €3.11 vs. price of €3.90 (25.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60% above the Hardware median (#1400 of 2224)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:FAE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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