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Gefran SpAMIL:GE +2.34%76 Debt-to-Equity is 0.18 as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates MIL:GE with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.78 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 2,220 Hardware companies, Gefran SpA ranks better than 61.4% 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 Gefran SpA's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:GE'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18 Med: 0.36 Max: 0.64
Current: 0.18
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Gefran SpA was 0.64. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.36.
MIL:GE's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 61.4% of 2220
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.27
vs MIL:GE: 0.18
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.
Gefran SpA Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Gefran SpA Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gefran 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:GE vs APH, GLW, TEL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Gefran 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.
Gefran SpA Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Gefran SpA's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gefran 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.
Gefran SpA (MIL:GE) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.18 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Gefran SpA and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, Gefran SpA's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.18 to 0.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Gefran SpA ranks #857 out of 2220 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 38.6%.
Is Gefran SpA's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Gefran SpA's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.18 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 0.64. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Gefran SpA's value of 0.18 is 33.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gefran SpA ranks #857 out of 2220 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gefran 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 Gefran SpA's Debt-to-Equity compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Gefran SpA ranks #857 out of 2220 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Gefran SpA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Gefran SpA's value of 0.18 is 33.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Gefran SpA's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.18 to 0.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 0.27, Gefran SpA has consistently been below 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 0.27, based on 2,220 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. Gefran SpA's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.18 is 33.3% below 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 Gefran SpA and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gefran SpA's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.18, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gefran SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gefran SpA (MIL:GE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.78, compared to a current price of €10.95 — trading 12% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.18, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 33.3% below the Hardware industry median of 0.27. Gefran SpA's overall GF Score™ is 76/100. 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 Gefran SpA (MIL:GE), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.18 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 Gefran SpA (MIL:GE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gefran SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €10.95 is trading 12% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.78.
GuruFocus considers Gefran SpA to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:GE:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.18 (50% below median its 10-year median of 0.36)
GF Value™: €9.78 vs. price of €10.95 (12% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.3% below the Hardware median (#857 of 2220)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:GE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gefran SpA operates in two business divisions namely, industrial sensors, and automation components. The sensors business offers a complete for measuring four physical parameters position, pressure, force, and temperature. The automation components business is divided into three product lines: instrumentation, power controllers, and automation platforms. It generates the majority of the revenue from sensors. Geographically, the company has presence in Italy, the European Union, Europe non-EU, North America, South America, Asia, and the Rest of the World.
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