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Q-Interline ASOCSE:QINTER +1.40%56 Debt-to-Equity is 1.32 as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 1.30. GuruFocus rates OCSE:QINTER with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of kr5.06 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,217 Hardware companies, Q-Interline AS ranks worse than 90.03% 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 Q-Interline AS's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
OCSE:QINTER'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 1.3 Max: 4.5
Current: 1.32
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Q-Interline AS was 4.50. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 1.30.
OCSE:QINTER's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 90.03% of 2217
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.27
vs OCSE:QINTER: 1.32
Q-Interline AS (OCSE:QINTER) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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.
Q-Interline AS Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Q-Interline AS Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Q-Interline 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.
OCSE:QINTER vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Q-Interline 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.
Q-Interline AS Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Q-Interline AS's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Q-Interline 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.
Q-Interline AS (OCSE:QINTER) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.32 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Q-Interline AS and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.30. Over the past decade, Q-Interline AS's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 4.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Q-Interline AS ranks #1996 out of 2217 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 90%.
Is Q-Interline AS's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Q-Interline AS's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.32 is near median its 10-year median of 1.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 4.50. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Q-Interline AS's value of 1.32 is 388.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Q-Interline AS ranks #1996 out of 2217 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Q-Interline AS has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Q-Interline AS's Debt-to-Equity compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Q-Interline AS ranks #1996 out of 2217 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Q-Interline AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Q-Interline AS's value of 1.32 is 388.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Q-Interline AS's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 4.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.30 vs. the industry median of 0.27, Q-Interline AS 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Hardware companies is 0.27, based on 2,217 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. Q-Interline AS's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.32 is 388.9% 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 Q-Interline 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. Q-Interline AS's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.32, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Q-Interline AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Q-Interline AS (OCSE:QINTER) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr5.06, compared to a current price of kr2.90 — trading 42.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.32, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.30 and 388.9% above the Hardware industry median of 0.27. Q-Interline AS's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Q-Interline AS (OCSE:QINTER), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.32 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Q-Interline AS (OCSE:QINTER) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Q-Interline AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr2.90 is trading 42.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr5.06.
GuruFocus considers Q-Interline AS to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OCSE:QINTER:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.32 (near median its 10-year median of 1.30)
GF Value™: kr5.06 vs. price of kr2.90 (42.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 388.9% above the Hardware median (#1996 of 2217)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OCSE:QINTER stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Q-Interline AS is engaged in developing FT-NIR analytical solutions and measuring equipment for process and product quality optimization for the dairy, feed, food, pharmaceutical, and agricultural industries. The products of the company include the Quant analyser, Quant sampling accessories, DairyQuant GO, and InSight Pro. Its technology is Spectroscopy, Sampling, Statistics, and IoT.
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