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Napatech ASNPTSF 47 Debt-to-Equity is 0.06 as of Mar. 2026, which is 80% below its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates NPTSF with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.41. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,216 Hardware companies, Napatech AS ranks better than 80.28% 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 Napatech AS's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
NPTSF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.3 Max: 1.29
Current: 0.06
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Napatech AS was 1.29. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.30.
NPTSF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 80.28% of 2216
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.27
vs NPTSF: 0.06
Napatech AS (OTCPK:NPTSF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Napatech AS Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Napatech AS Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Napatech AS'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.
NPTSF vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Napatech AS'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.
Napatech AS Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Napatech AS's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Napatech AS'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.
Napatech AS (NPTSF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.06 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Napatech AS and its competitors. This is 80% below median its historical median of 0.30. Over the past decade, Napatech AS's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 1.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Napatech AS ranks #437 out of 2216 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 19.7%.
Is Napatech AS's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Napatech AS's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.06 is 80% below median its 10-year median of 0.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 1.29. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Napatech AS's value of 0.06 is 77.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Napatech AS ranks #437 out of 2216 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Napatech AS has a GF Score™ of 47/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Napatech AS's Debt-to-Equity compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Napatech AS ranks #437 out of 2216 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Napatech AS in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Napatech AS's value of 0.06 is 77.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Napatech AS's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 1.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.30 vs. the industry median of 0.27, Napatech AS 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 2,216 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. Napatech AS's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.06 is 77.8% 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 Napatech AS 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. Napatech AS's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.06, which is 80% below median its own 10-year median of 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Napatech AS stock overvalued right now?
Napatech AS (NPTSF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.06. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.41, compared to a current price of $2.22 — trading 57.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.06, which is 80% below median its 10-year median of 0.30 and 77.8% below the Hardware industry median of 0.27. Napatech AS's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Napatech AS (NPTSF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.06 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 Napatech AS (NPTSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Napatech AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.22 is trading 57.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.41.
Key valuation signals for NPTSF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.06 (80% below median its 10-year median of 0.30)
GF Value™: $1.41 vs. price of $2.22 (57.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 77.8% below the Hardware median (#437 of 2216)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NPTSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Napatech AS is a tech company. It enhances open and standard virtualized servers to boost innovation and release valuable computing resources that improve services and increase revenue. The Group manufactures and sells network adapters to end-users and through third-party channel partners. It derives the maximum of its revenue from the Americas.
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