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NWF GroupNWFFF 70 Debt-to-Equity is 0.74 as of May. 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 0.50. GuruFocus rates NWFFF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 798 Oil & Gas companies, NWF Group ranks worse than 63.41% 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 NWF Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
NWFFF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16 Med: 0.5 Max: 0.86
Current: 0.74
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of NWF Group was 0.86. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.50.
NWFFF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 63.41% of 798
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs NWFFF: 0.74
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.
NWF Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
NWF Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NWF Group'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 Refining & Marketing subindustry, NWF Group'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.
NWF Group Debt-to-Equity vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, NWF Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NWF Group'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.
NWF Group (NWFFF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.74 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on NWF Group and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 0.50. Over the past decade, NWF Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.16 to 0.86. According to the industry distribution chart, NWF Group ranks #506 out of 798 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 63.4%.
Is NWF Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
NWF Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.74 is 48% above median its 10-year median of 0.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 0.86. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. NWF Group's value of 0.74 is 60.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NWF Group ranks #506 out of 798 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, NWF Group has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NWF Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to MPC and VLO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, NWF Group ranks #506 out of 798 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places NWF Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. NWF Group's value of 0.74 is 60.9% above this benchmark. Historically, NWF Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.16 to 0.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.50 vs. the industry median of 0.46, NWF Group 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Oil & Gas companies is 0.46, based on 798 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. NWF Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.74 is 60.9% 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 NWF Group 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. NWF Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.74, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NWF Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NWF Group (NWFFF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.24, compared to a current price of $1.88 — trading 16.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.74, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 0.50 and 60.9% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.46. NWF Group's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 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 NWF Group (NWFFF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.74 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 NWF Group (NWFFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NWF Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.88 is trading 16.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.24.
GuruFocus considers NWF Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NWFFF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.74 (48% above median its 10-year median of 0.50)
GF Value™: $2.24 vs. price of $1.88 (16.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60.9% above the Oil & Gas median (#506 of 798)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NWFFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NWF Group PLC is engaged in manufacturing and selling of animal feeds, the sales and distribution of fuel oils and the warehousing and distribution of ambient groceries. The company's operating segments include Food, Feeds and Fuels. The Food segment is engaged in the warehousing and distribution of clients' ambient grocery and other products to supermarket and other retail distribution centers. The Feeds segment manufactures and sells animal feeds and other agricultural products. The Fuels segment is engaged in the sale and distribution of domestic heating, industrial and road fuels. The company generates maximum revenue from Fuels segment. It operates entirely in the United Kingdom.
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