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Tempest Security ABOSTO:TSEC 65 Debt-to-Equity is 3.11 as of Dec. 2025, which is 270% above its 10-year median of 0.84. GuruFocus rates OSTO:TSEC with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of kr18.25 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 957 Business Services companies, Tempest Security AB ranks worse than 93.94% 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 Tempest Security AB's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:TSEC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.84 Max: 3.11
Current: 3.11
During the past 11 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Tempest Security AB was 3.11. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.84.
OSTO:TSEC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 93.94% of 957
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.33
vs OSTO:TSEC: 3.11
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.
Tempest Security AB Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Tempest Security AB Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tempest Security AB'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:TSEC vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Tempest Security AB'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.
Tempest Security AB Debt-to-Equity vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Tempest Security AB's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tempest Security AB'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.
Tempest Security AB (OSTO:TSEC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 3.11 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Tempest Security AB and its competitors. This is 270% above median its historical median of 0.84. Over the past decade, Tempest Security AB's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.07 to 3.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Tempest Security AB ranks #899 out of 957 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 93.9%.
Is Tempest Security AB's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Tempest Security AB's current Debt-to-Equity of 3.11 is 270% above median its 10-year median of 0.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 3.11. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. Tempest Security AB's value of 3.11 is 842.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tempest Security AB ranks #899 out of 957 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Tempest Security AB has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tempest Security AB's Debt-to-Equity compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Tempest Security AB ranks #899 out of 957 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Tempest Security AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. Tempest Security AB's value of 3.11 is 842.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Tempest Security AB's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.07 to 3.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.84 vs. the industry median of 0.33, Tempest Security AB 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 Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Business Services companies is 0.33, based on 957 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. Tempest Security AB's current Debt-to-Equity of 3.11 is 842.4% 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 Tempest Security AB and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tempest Security AB's current Debt-to-Equity is 3.11, which is 270% above median its own 10-year median of 0.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tempest Security AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tempest Security AB (OSTO:TSEC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr18.25, compared to a current price of kr10.90 — trading 40.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 3.11, which is 270% above median its 10-year median of 0.84 and 842.4% above the Business Services industry median of 0.33. Tempest Security AB's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 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 Tempest Security AB (OSTO:TSEC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 3.11 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 Tempest Security AB (OSTO:TSEC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tempest Security AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr10.90 is trading 40.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr18.25.
GuruFocus considers Tempest Security AB to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:TSEC:
Debt-to-Equity: 3.11 (270% above median its 10-year median of 0.84)
GF Value™: kr18.25 vs. price of kr10.90 (40.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 842.4% above the Business Services median (#899 of 957)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:TSEC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tempest Security AB provides solutions for security, protection, and service. The company has two segments: Security Solutions and Risk Solutions. The company gains the majority of revenue from Security Solutions, where it provides security guards, orderlies, and shop control. Risk Solutions includes Consulting, training, personal protection, and other specialized services. Geographically, the business activities function through the regions of Sweden, Denmark, and the United Kingdom.
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