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Prada SpAPRDSF -0.30%77 Debt-to-Equity is 1.04 as of Dec. 2025, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 0.72. GuruFocus rates PRDSF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.77 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,015 Retail - Cyclical companies, Prada SpA ranks worse than 70.44% 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 Prada SpA's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
PRDSF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23 Med: 0.72 Max: 1.09
Current: 1.04
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Prada SpA was 1.09. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.72.
PRDSF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 70.44% of 1015
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs PRDSF: 1.04
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.
Prada SpA Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Prada SpA Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Prada SpA'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 Luxury Goods subindustry, Prada SpA'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.
Prada SpA Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Prada SpA's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Prada SpA'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.
Prada SpA (PRDSF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.04 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Prada SpA and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 0.72. Over the past decade, Prada SpA's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.23 to 1.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Prada SpA ranks #715 out of 1015 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 70.4%.
Is Prada SpA's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Prada SpA's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.04 is 44% above median its 10-year median of 0.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 1.09. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Prada SpA's value of 1.04 is 85.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Prada SpA ranks #715 out of 1015 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Prada SpA has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Prada SpA's Debt-to-Equity compare to TPR?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Prada SpA ranks #715 out of 1015 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Prada SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Prada SpA's value of 1.04 is 85.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Prada SpA's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.23 to 1.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.72 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Prada SpA 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.56, based on 1,015 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. Prada SpA's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.04 is 85.7% 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 Prada SpA and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Prada SpA's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.04, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 0.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Prada SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prada SpA (PRDSF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.77, compared to a current price of $5.00 — trading 43% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.04, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 0.72 and 85.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.56. Prada SpA's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 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 Prada SpA (PRDSF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.04 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 Prada SpA (PRDSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prada SpA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.00 is trading 43% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.77.
GuruFocus considers Prada SpA to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PRDSF:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.04 (44% above median its 10-year median of 0.72)
GF Value™: $8.77 vs. price of $5.00 (43% below fair value)
Industry Position: 85.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#715 of 1015)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PRDSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Prada is a family-owned holding comprising the Prada brand, a younger and more fashion-oriented Miu Miu, and two classic shoe brands: Church's and Car Shoe. The company generates EUR 5.4 billion in sales, with over 70% from the Prada brand. Geographically, Asia is the biggest region with 33% of retail sales, followed by Europe at 32%, 17% in the Americas, and 13% in Japan. In 2025, the Prada group acquired the Versace brand, which should contribute 13% of revenue on a pro forma basis.
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