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Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AGPFFVF 75 Debt-to-Equity is 0.03 as of Dec. 2025, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 0.04. GuruFocus rates PFFVF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $164.98 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,683 Industrial Products companies, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG ranks better than 89.3% 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 Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
PFFVF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.04 Max: 0.19
Current: 0.03
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG was 0.19. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.04.
PFFVF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 89.3% of 2683
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs PFFVF: 0.03
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (OTCPK:PFFVF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG 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.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG Debt-to-Equity Chart
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG'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.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG'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.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (PFFVF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.03 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 0.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG ranks #287 out of 2683 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 10.7%.
Is Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.03 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.04. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's value of 0.03 is 89.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG ranks #287 out of 2683 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's Debt-to-Equity compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG ranks #287 out of 2683 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's value of 0.03 is 89.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.04 vs. the industry median of 0.28, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG 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 2,683 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. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.03 is 89.3% 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 Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG 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. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.03, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 0.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (PFFVF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $164.98, compared to a current price of $188.23 — trading 14.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.03, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.04 and 89.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 0.28. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (PFFVF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.03 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 Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (PFFVF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $188.23 is trading 14.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $164.98.
GuruFocus considers Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PFFVF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.03 (25% below median its 10-year median of 0.04)
GF Value™: $164.98 vs. price of $188.23 (14.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 89.3% below the Industrial Products median (#287 of 2683)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PFFVF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG Business Description
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG is a Germany-based company that develops, manufactures, and markets parts and systems for vacuum generation, measurement, and analysis, and for leak detection. The company has an extensive line of solutions, products, and services, including turbo pumps, backing pumps, custom pumps, measurement and analysis equipment, and others. The company's customers primarily come from applications including semiconductors, coating, industrial purposes, and others. The company markets its products through its proprietary sales network and independent marketing agents. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology has a global presence, with Europe, the United States, and Asia being the three biggest markets for the company.
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