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Pampa EnergiaPPENF 83 Debt-to-Equity is 0.51 as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 0.94. GuruFocus rates PPENF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.75 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 516 Conglomerates companies, Pampa Energia ranks better than 53.1% 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 Pampa Energia's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
PPENF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46 Med: 0.94 Max: 118.03
Current: 0.51
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Pampa Energia was 118.03. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 0.94.
PPENF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 53.1% of 516
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 0.55
vs PPENF: 0.51
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.
Pampa Energia Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Pampa Energia Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pampa Energia'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 Conglomerates subindustry, Pampa Energia'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.
Pampa Energia Debt-to-Equity vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Pampa Energia's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pampa Energia'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.
Pampa Energia (PPENF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.51 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Pampa Energia and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 0.94. Over the past decade, Pampa Energia's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.46 to 118.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Pampa Energia ranks #242 out of 516 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 46.9%.
Is Pampa Energia's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Pampa Energia's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.51 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 0.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 118.03. The Conglomerates industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.55. Pampa Energia's value of 0.51 is 7.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pampa Energia ranks #242 out of 516 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pampa Energia has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pampa Energia's Debt-to-Equity compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Pampa Energia ranks #242 out of 516 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Pampa Energia in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.55. Pampa Energia's value of 0.51 is 7.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Pampa Energia's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.46 to 118.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.94 vs. the industry median of 0.55, Pampa Energia 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 a Conglomerates company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Conglomerates companies is 0.55, based on 516 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. Pampa Energia's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.51 is 7.3% 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 Pampa Energia and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pampa Energia's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.51, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 0.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pampa Energia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pampa Energia (PPENF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.75, compared to a current price of $1.75 — trading 36.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.51, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 0.94 and 7.3% below the Conglomerates industry median of 0.55. Pampa Energia's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 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 Pampa Energia (PPENF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.51 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 Pampa Energia (PPENF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pampa Energia stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.75 is trading 36.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.75.
GuruFocus considers Pampa Energia to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PPENF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.51 (46% below median its 10-year median of 0.94)
GF Value™: $2.75 vs. price of $1.75 (36.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.3% below the Conglomerates median (#242 of 516)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PPENF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pampa Energia SA and its subsidiaries are engaged in the Energy business, mainly in oil and gas production and power generation. The firm's operating business segments are Oil and Gas, Generation, Petrochemicals, Holding, Transportation, and Others. The company derives the maximum revenue from the oil and gas segment.
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