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Perimeter SolutionsPRM +1.37%45 Debt-to-Equity is 1.04 as of Mar. 2026, which is 70% above its 10-year median of 0.61. GuruFocus rates PRM with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,420 Chemicals companies, Perimeter Solutions ranks worse than 84.65% 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 Perimeter Solutions's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
PRM'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.56 Med: 0.61 Max: 2.78
Current: 1.04
During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Perimeter Solutions was 2.78. The lowest was 0.56. And the median was 0.61.
PRM's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 84.65% of 1420
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs PRM: 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.
Perimeter Solutions Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Perimeter Solutions Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Perimeter Solutions'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Perimeter Solutions'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.
Perimeter Solutions Debt-to-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Perimeter Solutions's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Perimeter Solutions'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.
Perimeter Solutions (PRM) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.04 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Perimeter Solutions and its competitors. This is 70% above median its historical median of 0.61. Over the past decade, Perimeter Solutions' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.56 to 2.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Perimeter Solutions ranks #1202 out of 1420 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 84.6%.
Is Perimeter Solutions' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Perimeter Solutions' current Debt-to-Equity of 1.04 is 70% above median its 10-year median of 0.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.56 to a high of 2.78. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Perimeter Solutions' value of 1.04 is 188.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Perimeter Solutions ranks #1202 out of 1420 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Perimeter Solutions has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perimeter Solutions' Debt-to-Equity compare to BCPC and SXT?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Perimeter Solutions ranks #1202 out of 1420 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Perimeter Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Perimeter Solutions' value of 1.04 is 188.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Perimeter Solutions' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.56 to 2.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.61 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Perimeter Solutions 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 Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Chemicals companies is 0.36, based on 1,420 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. Perimeter Solutions's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.04 is 188.9% 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 Perimeter Solutions and its competitors. For the Chemicals 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. Perimeter Solutions's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.04, which is 70% above median its own 10-year median of 0.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Perimeter Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perimeter Solutions (PRM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.95, compared to a current price of $33.32 — trading 85.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.04, which is 70% above median its 10-year median of 0.61 and 188.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. Perimeter Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 3 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 Perimeter Solutions (PRM), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.04 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 Perimeter Solutions (PRM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perimeter Solutions stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $33.32 is trading 85.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.95.
GuruFocus considers Perimeter Solutions to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PRM:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.04 (70% above median its 10-year median of 0.61)
GF Value™: $17.95 vs. price of $33.32 (85.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 188.9% above the Chemicals median (#1202 of 1420)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PRM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Perimeter Solutions Inc is a solutions provider for the Fire Safety and Specialty Products industries. The company's products and operations are managed and reported in two operating segments. Its Fire Safety segment provides fire retardants and firefighting foams, as well as specialized equipment and services typically offered in conjunction with the company's retardant and foam products. The Specialty Products segment develops, produces, and markets phosphorus pentasulfide (P2S5)-based products used in lubricant additives, as well as in pesticide, mining chemical, and battery applications.
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