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NXT Energy SolutionsNSFDF -13.67%28 Debt-to-Equity is 0.15 as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 0.13. GuruFocus rates NSFDF with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.54 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 797 Oil & Gas companies, NXT Energy Solutions ranks better than 75.78% 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 NXT Energy Solutions's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
NSFDF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -46.35 Med: 0.13 Max: 4.39
Current: 0.15
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of NXT Energy Solutions was 4.39. The lowest was -46.35. And the median was 0.13.
NSFDF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 75.78% of 797
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs NSFDF: 0.15
NXT Energy Solutions (OTCPK:NSFDF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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NXT Energy Solutions Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
NXT Energy Solutions Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NXT Energy Solutions'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.
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, NXT Energy Solutions'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.
NXT Energy Solutions Debt-to-Equity vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, NXT Energy Solutions's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NXT Energy Solutions'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.
NXT Energy Solutions (NSFDF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on NXT Energy Solutions and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 0.13. According to the industry distribution chart, NXT Energy Solutions ranks #193 out of 797 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 24.2%.
Is NXT Energy Solutions' Debt-to-Equity too high?
NXT Energy Solutions' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 0.13. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. NXT Energy Solutions' value of 0.15 is 67.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NXT Energy Solutions ranks #193 out of 797 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NXT Energy Solutions has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NXT Energy Solutions' Debt-to-Equity compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, NXT Energy Solutions ranks #193 out of 797 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places NXT Energy Solutions in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. NXT Energy Solutions' value of 0.15 is 67.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.13 vs. the industry median of 0.46, NXT Energy Solutions 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Oil & Gas companies is 0.46, based on 797 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. NXT Energy Solutions's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 is 67.4% 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 NXT Energy Solutions and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NXT Energy Solutions's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 0.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NXT Energy Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NXT Energy Solutions (NSFDF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.54, compared to a current price of $0.27 — trading 50.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 0.13 and 67.4% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.46. NXT Energy Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 28/100 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 NXT Energy Solutions (NSFDF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15 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 NXT Energy Solutions (NSFDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NXT Energy Solutions stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.27 is trading 50.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.54.
GuruFocus considers NXT Energy Solutions to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSFDF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.15 (15% above median its 10-year median of 0.13)
GF Value™: $0.54 vs. price of $0.27 (50.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 67.4% below the Oil & Gas median (#193 of 797)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSFDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NXT Energy Solutions Inc is a Canadian company which offers geophysical service to the upstream oil and gas industry using its gravity-based Stress Field Detection (SFD) remote-sensing survey system. The SFD is an airborne survey system that is used in the oil and natural gas exploration industry to help in identifying areas with hydrocarbon reservoir potential. The SFD system is used to accelerate onshore and offshore exploration over any terrain with the objective of reducing the total time, cost and risk of the exploration cycle, with no environmental footprint or community impact.
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