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Gibraltar IndustriesROCK -2.15%69 Debt-to-Equity is 1.54 as of Jun. 2026, which is 2467% above its 10-year median of 0.06. GuruFocus rates ROCK with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $91.87 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,618 Construction companies, Gibraltar Industries ranks worse than 85.85% 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 Gibraltar Industries's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ROCK'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.06 Max: 1.56
Current: 1.54
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Gibraltar Industries was 1.56. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.06.
ROCK's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 85.85% of 1618
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.4
vs ROCK: 1.54
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.
Gibraltar Industries Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Gibraltar Industries Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gibraltar Industries'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.
ROCK vs ARLO, NPKI, LMB: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Gibraltar Industries'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.
Gibraltar Industries Debt-to-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Gibraltar Industries's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gibraltar Industries'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.
Gibraltar Industries (ROCK) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.54 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Gibraltar Industries and its competitors. This is 2467% above median its historical median of 0.06. Over the past decade, Gibraltar Industries' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 1.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Gibraltar Industries ranks #1389 out of 1618 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 85.8%.
Is Gibraltar Industries' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Gibraltar Industries' current Debt-to-Equity of 1.54 is 2467% above median its 10-year median of 0.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 1.56. The Construction industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Gibraltar Industries' value of 1.54 is 285% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gibraltar Industries ranks #1389 out of 1618 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gibraltar Industries has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gibraltar Industries' Debt-to-Equity compare to ARLO and NPKI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Gibraltar Industries ranks #1389 out of 1618 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Gibraltar Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Gibraltar Industries' value of 1.54 is 285% above this benchmark. Historically, Gibraltar Industries' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 1.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.06 vs. the industry median of 0.40, Gibraltar Industries 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Construction companies is 0.40, based on 1,618 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. Gibraltar Industries's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.54 is 285% 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 Gibraltar Industries and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gibraltar Industries's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.54, which is 2467% above median its own 10-year median of 0.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gibraltar Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gibraltar Industries (ROCK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $91.87, compared to a current price of $47.88 — trading 47.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.54, which is 2467% above median its 10-year median of 0.06 and 285% above the Construction industry median of 0.40. Gibraltar Industries' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Gibraltar Industries (ROCK), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.54 as of Jun. 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 Gibraltar Industries (ROCK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gibraltar Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $47.88 is trading 47.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $91.87.
GuruFocus considers Gibraltar Industries to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ROCK:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.54 (2467% above median its 10-year median of 0.06)
GF Value™: $91.87 vs. price of $47.88 (47.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 285% above the Construction median (#1389 of 1618)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gibraltar Industries Inc manufactures and provides products and services for the Renewable energy, Residential, Agtech, and Infrastructure markets. The Renewable Segment is engaged in designing, engineering, manufacturing, and installing solar racking and electrical balance systems. Agtech Segment provides growing and processing solutions including the designing, engineering, manufacturing, full-scope construction, maintenance, and support of greenhouses and indoor growing operations, and botanical extraction systems. It derives key revenue from the Residential segment which offers roof and foundation ventilation products, single point and centralized mail systems electronic package solutions, and Retractable awnings and gutter guards, among other products.
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