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Progress SoftwarePRGS -2.68%79 Debt-to-Equity is 2.62 as of May. 2026, which is 78% above its 10-year median of 1.47. GuruFocus rates PRGS with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $78.84 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,246 Software companies, Progress Software ranks worse than 95.55% 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 Progress Software's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
PRGS'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28 Med: 1.47 Max: 3.56
Current: 2.62
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Progress Software was 3.56. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 1.47.
PRGS's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 95.55% of 2246
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.19
vs PRGS: 2.62
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.
Progress Software Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Progress Software Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Progress Software'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 Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Progress Software'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.
Progress Software Debt-to-Equity vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Progress Software's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Progress Software'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.
Progress Software (PRGS) has a Debt-to-Equity of 2.62 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Progress Software and its competitors. This is 78% above median its historical median of 1.47. Over the past decade, Progress Software's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.28 to 3.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Progress Software ranks #2146 out of 2246 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 95.5%.
Is Progress Software's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Progress Software's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.62 is 78% above median its 10-year median of 1.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 3.56. The Software industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.19. Progress Software's value of 2.62 is 1278.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Progress Software ranks #2146 out of 2246 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Progress Software has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Progress Software's Debt-to-Equity compare to PICS and NN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Progress Software ranks #2146 out of 2246 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Progress Software in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.19. Progress Software's value of 2.62 is 1278.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Progress Software's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.28 to 3.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.47 vs. the industry median of 0.19, Progress Software 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 Software company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Software companies is 0.19, based on 2,246 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. Progress Software's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.62 is 1278.9% 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 Progress Software and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Progress Software's current Debt-to-Equity is 2.62, which is 78% above median its own 10-year median of 1.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Progress Software stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Progress Software (PRGS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $78.84, compared to a current price of $42.61 — trading 46% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 2.62, which is 78% above median its 10-year median of 1.47 and 1278.9% above the Software industry median of 0.19. Progress Software's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Progress Software (PRGS), the current Debt-to-Equity is 2.62 as of May. 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 Progress Software (PRGS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Progress Software stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $42.61 is trading 46% below its estimated GF Value™ of $78.84.
GuruFocus considers Progress Software to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for PRGS:
Debt-to-Equity: 2.62 (78% above median its 10-year median of 1.47)
GF Value™: $78.84 vs. price of $42.61 (46% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1278.9% above the Software median (#2146 of 2246)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PRGS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Progress Software Corp provides software products that enable customers to develop, deploy, and manage AI-powered applications and digital experiences. The Company operates across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and Asia Pacific through subsidiaries and distributors, generating a majority of its revenue from the United States. Its product portfolio includes Progress Agentic RAG, Automate MFT, Chef, Corticon, DataDirect, Developer Tools, Flowmon, Kemp LoadMaster, MarkLogic, MOVEit, OpenEdge, Semaphore, ShareFile, Sitefinity, and WhatsUp Gold, offering solutions for application development, data connectivity, DevOps automation, managed file transfer, network security, and digital experience. It generates maximum revenue from the United States.
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