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Norris IndustriesNRIS 17 Debt-to-Equity is -0.77 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates NRIS with a GF Score™ of 17/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 805 Oil & Gas companies, Norris Industries ranks worse than 124223.48% 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 Norris Industries's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
NRIS'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.52 Med: -0.84 Max: 30
Current: -0.77
During the past 12 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Norris Industries was 30.00. The lowest was -18.52. And the median was -0.84.
NRIS's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 0.45
vs NRIS: -0.77
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.
Norris Industries Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Norris Industries Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Norris Industries'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.
NRIS vs BRN, MXC, GULTU: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Norris Industries'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.
Norris Industries Debt-to-Equity vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Norris Industries's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Norris Industries'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.
Norris Industries (NRIS) has a Debt-to-Equity of -0.77 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Norris Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Norris Industries ranks #999999 out of 805 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is Norris Industries' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Norris Industries' current Debt-to-Equity is -0.77. Based on the distribution chart, Norris Industries ranks #999999 out of 805 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Norris Industries has a GF Score™ of 17/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Norris Industries' Debt-to-Equity compare to BRN and MXC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Norris Industries ranks #999999 out of 805 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Norris Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.45. 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Oil & Gas companies is 0.45, based on 805 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. 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 Norris Industries and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Norris Industries's current Debt-to-Equity is -0.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Norris Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norris Industries (NRIS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.04, compared to a current price of $0.15 — trading 269.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is -0.77. Norris Industries' overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 6 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 Norris Industries (NRIS), the current Debt-to-Equity is -0.77 as of May. 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 Norris Industries (NRIS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norris Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.15 is trading 269.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.04.
GuruFocus considers Norris Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NRIS:
Debt-to-Equity: -0.77
GF Value™: $0.04 vs. price of $0.15 (269.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NRIS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Norris Industries Inc is an oil and gas exploration company managed by business and oil and gas exploration veterans specializing in the oil and gas acquisition and exploration markets of the Central West Texas region. The company is engaged in the acquisition, development, and exploration of crude oil and natural gas properties. Its projects include Dawson in Permian Basin, Bend Arch Tiger in Central West Texas, Guadalupe in South Texas, Bend Arch Lion 1A, Bend Arch Lion 1B in Central West Texas, and Marshall Walden in East Texas.
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