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PetroTalPTALF +1.97%54 Debt-to-Equity is 0.18 as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 0.13. GuruFocus rates PTALF with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 798 Oil & Gas companies, PetroTal ranks better than 72.93% 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 PetroTal's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
PTALF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.13 Max: 0.67
Current: 0.18
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of PetroTal was 0.67. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.13.
PTALF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 72.93% of 798
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs PTALF: 0.18
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PetroTal Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
PetroTal Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PetroTal'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.
PTALF vs COP, EOG, FANG: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, PetroTal'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.
PetroTal Debt-to-Equity vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, PetroTal's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PetroTal'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.
PetroTal (PTALF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.18 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on PetroTal and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 0.13. According to the industry distribution chart, PetroTal ranks #216 out of 798 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 27.1%.
Is PetroTal's Debt-to-Equity too high?
PetroTal's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.18 is 38% above median its 10-year median of 0.13. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. PetroTal's value of 0.18 is 60.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PetroTal ranks #216 out of 798 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PetroTal has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PetroTal's Debt-to-Equity compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, PetroTal ranks #216 out of 798 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts PetroTal in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. PetroTal's value of 0.18 is 60.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.13 vs. the industry median of 0.46, PetroTal 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Oil & Gas companies is 0.46, based on 798 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. PetroTal's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.18 is 60.9% 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 PetroTal and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PetroTal's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.18, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 0.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PetroTal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PetroTal (PTALF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.39, compared to a current price of $0.34 — trading 12.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.18, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 0.13 and 60.9% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.46. PetroTal's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 PetroTal (PTALF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.18 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 PetroTal (PTALF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PetroTal stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.34 is trading 12.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.39.
GuruFocus considers PetroTal to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PTALF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.18 (38% above median its 10-year median of 0.13)
GF Value™: $0.39 vs. price of $0.34 (12.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60.9% below the Oil & Gas median (#216 of 798)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PTALF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PetroTal Corp is an energy company. The company is engaged in the exploration, appraisal, and development of crude oil and natural gas in Peru, and South America. The company generates revenues from the sale of crude oil, net of royalties and social fund. The company's operation includes: Block 95, Block 107, and Block 131.
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