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Piquadro SpAMIL:PQ +0.98%78 Debt-to-Equity is 1.04 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 0.95. GuruFocus rates MIL:PQ with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Piquadro SpA ranks worse than 76.9% 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 Piquadro SpA's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:PQ'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28 Med: 0.95 Max: 1.7
Current: 1.04
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Piquadro SpA was 1.70. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.95.
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Piquadro SpA Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Piquadro SpA Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Piquadro 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:PQ vs NKE, DECK, ONON: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Piquadro 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.
Piquadro SpA Debt-to-Equity vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Piquadro SpA's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Piquadro 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.
Piquadro SpA (MIL:PQ) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.04 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Piquadro SpA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.95. Over the past decade, Piquadro SpA's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.28 to 1.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Piquadro SpA ranks #719 out of 935 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 76.9%.
Is Piquadro SpA's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Piquadro SpA's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.04 is near median its 10-year median of 0.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 1.70. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. Piquadro SpA's value of 1.04 is 141.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Piquadro SpA ranks #719 out of 935 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Piquadro SpA has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Piquadro SpA's Debt-to-Equity compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Piquadro SpA ranks #719 out of 935 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Piquadro SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. Piquadro SpA's value of 1.04 is 141.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Piquadro SpA's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.28 to 1.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.95 vs. the industry median of 0.43, Piquadro 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.43, based on 935 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. Piquadro SpA's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.04 is 141.9% 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 Piquadro SpA and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Piquadro SpA's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.04, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Piquadro SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Piquadro SpA (MIL:PQ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.23, compared to a current price of €3.08 — trading 38.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.04, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.95 and 141.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.43. Piquadro SpA's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 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 Piquadro SpA (MIL:PQ), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.04 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 Piquadro SpA (MIL:PQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Piquadro SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €3.08 is trading 38.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.23.
GuruFocus considers Piquadro SpA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:PQ:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.04 (near median its 10-year median of 0.95)
GF Value™: €2.23 vs. price of €3.08 (38.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 141.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#719 of 935)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:PQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Piquadro SpA operates in the leather goods market. It is engaged in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of leather goods. The company's product portfolio includes bags and briefcases, women's purses, small leather articles such as wallets, billfolds, key holders, etc., sneakers, jackets, and others. The products are marketed through Piquadro, The Bridge, and Lancel brands which are also the company's reportable segments. Maximum revenue is generated from the Piquadro segment. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from Europe (excluding Italy) followed by Italy, and other regions.
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