Zaptec ASA (OSL:ZAP) Debt-to-Equity: 0.08 (As of Mar. 2026) — 14% Above Median

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OSL:ZAP Zaptec ASA OSL:ZAP
74 GF Score
Price kr45.20
GF Value kr28.61
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Zaptec ASA Debt-to-Equity?

Zaptec ASA OSL:ZAP -0.44% 74 Debt-to-Equity is 0.08 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 0.07. GuruFocus rates OSL:ZAP with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of kr28.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,680 Industrial Products companies, Zaptec ASA ranks better than 77.65% on this metric.

Zaptec ASA's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr8 Mil. Zaptec ASA's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr48 Mil. Zaptec ASA's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr752 Mil. Zaptec ASA's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.08.

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 Zaptec ASA's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

OSL:ZAP' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02   Med: 0.07   Max: 0.35
Current: 0.08

During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Zaptec ASA was 0.35. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.07.

OSL:ZAP's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than
77.65% of 2680 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.28 vs OSL:ZAP: 0.08

Zaptec ASA  (OSL:ZAP) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


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Zaptec ASA Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


Zaptec ASA Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zaptec ASA'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.

Zaptec ASA Debt-to-Equity Chart

Zaptec ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.05 0.14 0.08 0.30 0.07

Zaptec ASA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Debt-to-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.26 0.06 0.06 0.07 0.08

OSL:ZAP vs VRT, BE: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Zaptec 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.


Zaptec ASA Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Zaptec ASA's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Zaptec ASA's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


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Zaptec ASA Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Zaptec ASA's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Zaptec ASA's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Equity →
What does a Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 mean?
Zaptec ASA (OSL:ZAP) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Zaptec ASA and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 0.07. Over the past decade, Zaptec ASA's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Zaptec ASA ranks #599 out of 2680 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 22.4%.
Is Zaptec ASA's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Zaptec ASA's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.35. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Zaptec ASA's value of 0.08 is 71.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zaptec ASA ranks #599 out of 2680 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zaptec ASA has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zaptec ASA's Debt-to-Equity compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Zaptec ASA ranks #599 out of 2680 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Zaptec ASA in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Zaptec ASA's value of 0.08 is 71.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Zaptec ASA's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.07 vs. the industry median of 0.28, Zaptec 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Industrial Products companies is 0.28, based on 2,680 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. Zaptec ASA's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 is 71.4% 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 Zaptec ASA and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zaptec ASA's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 0.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zaptec ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zaptec ASA (OSL:ZAP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr28.61, compared to a current price of kr45.20 — trading 58% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.07 and 71.4% below the Industrial Products industry median of 0.28. Zaptec ASA's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 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 Zaptec ASA (OSL:ZAP), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08 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 Zaptec ASA (OSL:ZAP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zaptec ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr45.20 is trading 58% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr28.61. GuruFocus considers Zaptec ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:ZAP:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 0.08 (14% above median its 10-year median of 0.07)
  • GF Value™: kr28.61 vs. price of kr45.20 (58% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 71.4% below the Industrial Products median (#599 of 2680)

No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:ZAP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Zaptec ASA Business Description

Address P.O. Box 163, Stavanger, NOR, 4068
Zaptec ASA is a technology company within Electronic vehicle (EV) charging systems in Europe. The company develops EV charging systems for multi and single-family homes and office buildings. The product portfolio enables a large number of charging points at a low cost and includes Zaptec Pro, Zaptec Go, Charge365 payment services, Charging columns, Zaptec Portal, and Zaptec APM. The company accelerates the electrification of the transport sector to assist European countries in reducing CO2 emissions from light-duty cars.
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