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Bewi ASAOSTO:BEWIO 72 Debt-to-Equity is 1.10 as of Jun. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 1.29. GuruFocus rates OSTO:BEWIO with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of kr18.69 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 368 Packaging & Containers companies, Bewi ASA ranks worse than 83.15% 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 Bewi ASA's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:BEWIo'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.89 Med: 1.29 Max: 1.7
Current: 1.1
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Bewi ASA was 1.70. The lowest was 0.89. And the median was 1.29.
OSTO:BEWIo's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 83.15% of 368
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.43
vs OSTO:BEWIo: 1.10
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.
Bewi ASA Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Bewi ASA Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bewi 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.
OSTO:BEWIO vs SW, AMCR, PKG: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Bewi 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.
Bewi ASA Debt-to-Equity vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bewi ASA's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bewi 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.
Bewi ASA (OSTO:BEWIO) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.10 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Bewi ASA and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 1.29. Over the past decade, Bewi ASA's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.89 to 1.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Bewi ASA ranks #306 out of 368 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 83.2%.
Is Bewi ASA's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Bewi ASA's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.10 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 1.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.89 to a high of 1.70. The Packaging & Containers industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. Bewi ASA's value of 1.10 is 155.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bewi ASA ranks #306 out of 368 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bewi ASA has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bewi ASA's Debt-to-Equity compare to SW and AMCR?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Bewi ASA ranks #306 out of 368 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Bewi ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. Bewi ASA's value of 1.10 is 155.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Bewi ASA's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.89 to 1.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.29 vs. the industry median of 0.43, Bewi ASA 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.43, based on 368 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. Bewi ASA's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.10 is 155.8% 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 Bewi ASA and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bewi ASA's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.10, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 1.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bewi ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bewi ASA (OSTO:BEWIO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr18.69, compared to a current price of kr21.25 — trading 13.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.10, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 1.29 and 155.8% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.43. Bewi ASA's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 9 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 Bewi ASA (OSTO:BEWIO), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.10 as of Jun. 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 Bewi ASA (OSTO:BEWIO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bewi ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr21.25 is trading 13.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr18.69.
GuruFocus considers Bewi ASA to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:BEWIO:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.10 (15% below median its 10-year median of 1.29)
GF Value™: kr18.69 vs. price of kr21.25 (13.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 155.8% above the Packaging & Containers median (#306 of 368)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:BEWIO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bewi ASA is engaged in the production and sale of packaging, components, and insulation solutions. The group operates through four reportable segments: RAW, Insulation & Construction, Packaging & Components, and Circular. The RAW segment produces raw materials, mainly expanded polystyrene (EPS), supplying feedstock to downstream operations. The Insulation & Construction segment develops and manufactures insulation solutions for building and infrastructure applications. The Packaging & Components segment provides packaging solutions and technical components for industries such as food, automotive, and HVAC. The Circular segment focuses on the collection, recycling, and processing of used EPS and the production of recycled materials.
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