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Palfinger AGPLFRF 87 Debt-to-Equity is 0.00 as of Jun. 2025. GuruFocus rates PLFRF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 185 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Palfinger AG ranks worse than 84.86% 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 Palfinger AG's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
PLFRF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.9 Med: 1.03 Max: 1.14
Current: 1.11
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Palfinger AG was 1.14. The lowest was 0.90. And the median was 1.03.
PLFRF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 84.86% of 185
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs PLFRF: 1.11
Palfinger AG (OTCPK:PLFRF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Palfinger AG Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Palfinger AG Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Palfinger AG'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.
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Palfinger 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.
Palfinger AG Debt-to-Equity vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Palfinger AG's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Palfinger 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.
Palfinger AG (PLFRF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.00 as of Jun. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Palfinger AG and its competitors. Over the past decade, Palfinger AG's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.90 to 1.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Palfinger AG ranks #157 out of 185 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 84.9%.
Is Palfinger AG's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Palfinger AG's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.90 to a high of 1.14. Based on the distribution chart, Palfinger AG ranks #157 out of 185 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Palfinger AG has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Palfinger AG's Debt-to-Equity compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Palfinger AG ranks #157 out of 185 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Palfinger AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Historically, Palfinger AG's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.90 to 1.14 over the past decade. 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 0.36, based on 185 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. 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 Palfinger AG and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Palfinger AG's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Palfinger AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palfinger AG (PLFRF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.54, compared to a current price of $40.25 — trading 41% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. Palfinger AG's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Palfinger AG (PLFRF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00 as of Jun. 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 Palfinger AG (PLFRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palfinger AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $40.25 is trading 41% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.54.
GuruFocus considers Palfinger AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PLFRF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.00
GF Value™: $28.54 vs. price of $40.25 (41% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PLFRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Palfinger AG is an Austrian manufacturing company that offers cranes, forklifts, truck bodies, and lifting equipment for land and water vehicles. Palfinger has two operating segments: Sales & Service and Operations. Segment sales & service comprises the sales and service units. The segment operations comprise the production sites and the respective production share of the company. It earns the majority of revenue from the sales & service segment. Its geographical segments include Europe, Middle East, & Africa; North America; Latin America; Eurasia; Asia-Pacific; and Marine. Business in Europe, the Middle East, & the Africa region generates the majority of the company's revenue.
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