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Arendals Fossekompani ASAOSL:AFK +1.10%66 Debt-to-Equity is 0.35 as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 0.43. GuruFocus rates OSL:AFK with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of kr122.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 516 Conglomerates companies, Arendals Fossekompani ASA ranks better than 61.43% 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 Arendals Fossekompani ASA's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:AFK'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31 Med: 0.43 Max: 1.22
Current: 0.35
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Arendals Fossekompani ASA was 1.22. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.43.
OSL:AFK's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 61.43% of 516
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 0.55
vs OSL:AFK: 0.35
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.
Arendals Fossekompani ASA Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Arendals Fossekompani ASA Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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 Conglomerates subindustry, Arendals Fossekompani ASA'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.
Arendals Fossekompani ASA Debt-to-Equity vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Arendals Fossekompani ASA's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arendals Fossekompani ASA'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.
Arendals Fossekompani ASA (OSL:AFK) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.35 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Arendals Fossekompani ASA and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 0.43. Over the past decade, Arendals Fossekompani ASA's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.31 to 1.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Arendals Fossekompani ASA ranks #199 out of 516 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 38.6%.
Is Arendals Fossekompani ASA's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Arendals Fossekompani ASA's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.35 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 1.22. The Conglomerates industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.55. Arendals Fossekompani ASA's value of 0.35 is 36.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arendals Fossekompani ASA ranks #199 out of 516 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Arendals Fossekompani ASA has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arendals Fossekompani ASA's Debt-to-Equity compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Arendals Fossekompani ASA ranks #199 out of 516 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Arendals Fossekompani ASA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.55. Arendals Fossekompani ASA's value of 0.35 is 36.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Arendals Fossekompani ASA's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.31 to 1.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.43 vs. the industry median of 0.55, Arendals Fossekompani ASA 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Conglomerates companies is 0.55, based on 516 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. Arendals Fossekompani ASA's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.35 is 36.4% 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 Arendals Fossekompani ASA and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arendals Fossekompani ASA's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.35, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 0.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arendals Fossekompani ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arendals Fossekompani ASA (OSL:AFK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr122.48, compared to a current price of kr184.00 — trading 50.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.35, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.43 and 36.4% below the Conglomerates industry median of 0.55. Arendals Fossekompani ASA's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 8 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 Arendals Fossekompani ASA (OSL:AFK), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.35 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 Arendals Fossekompani ASA (OSL:AFK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arendals Fossekompani ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr184.00 is trading 50.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr122.48.
GuruFocus considers Arendals Fossekompani ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:AFK:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.35 (19% below median its 10-year median of 0.43)
GF Value™: kr122.48 vs. price of kr184.00 (50.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.4% below the Conglomerates median (#199 of 516)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:AFK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arendals Fossekompani ASA is an industrial investment company holding several core investments and a portfolio of financial investments. The company invests in and owns companies that make energy from renewable sources more usable and accessible, and that contribute to a more sustainable use of resources. It owns and operates two hydropower plants. In addition, the firm operates globally in many forward-looking industries, including 3D printing, algo trading, satellite services, battery and solar technology, software and digitalization, as well as various green energy technologies. The company has seven operating segments: Group Management, AFK Vannkraft, NSSLGIobaI, ENRX, Tekna, AFK Eiendom, and Others.
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