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Sparebanken NorgeSPIZF 61 Debt-to-Equity is 5.56 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 5.88. GuruFocus rates SPIZF with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,421 Banks companies, Sparebanken Norge ranks worse than 97.26% 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 Sparebanken Norge's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SPIZF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.47 Med: 5.88 Max: 6.88
Current: 5.56
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Sparebanken Norge was 6.88. The lowest was 3.47. And the median was 5.88.
SPIZF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 97.26% of 1421
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.57
vs SPIZF: 5.56
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.
Sparebanken Norge Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Sparebanken Norge Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sparebanken Norge'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.
Sparebanken Norge Debt-to-Equity Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Sparebanken Norge'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.
Sparebanken Norge Debt-to-Equity vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Sparebanken Norge's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sparebanken Norge'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.
Sparebanken Norge (SPIZF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 5.56 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Sparebanken Norge and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.88. Over the past decade, Sparebanken Norge's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 3.47 to 6.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Sparebanken Norge ranks #1382 out of 1421 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 97.3%.
Is Sparebanken Norge's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Sparebanken Norge's current Debt-to-Equity of 5.56 is near median its 10-year median of 5.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.47 to a high of 6.88. The Banks industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.57. Sparebanken Norge's value of 5.56 is 875.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sparebanken Norge ranks #1382 out of 1421 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sparebanken Norge has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sparebanken Norge's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Sparebanken Norge ranks #1382 out of 1421 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Sparebanken Norge in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.57. Sparebanken Norge's value of 5.56 is 875.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Sparebanken Norge's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 3.47 to 6.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.88 vs. the industry median of 0.57, Sparebanken Norge 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 Banks company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Banks companies is 0.57, based on 1,421 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. Sparebanken Norge's current Debt-to-Equity of 5.56 is 875.4% 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 Sparebanken Norge and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sparebanken Norge's current Debt-to-Equity is 5.56, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sparebanken Norge stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sparebanken Norge (SPIZF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.38, compared to a current price of $19.80 — trading 13.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 5.56, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.88 and 875.4% above the Banks industry median of 0.57. Sparebanken Norge's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Sparebanken Norge (SPIZF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 5.56 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 Sparebanken Norge (SPIZF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sparebanken Norge stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.80 is trading 13.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.38.
GuruFocus considers Sparebanken Norge to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SPIZF:
Debt-to-Equity: 5.56 (near median its 10-year median of 5.88)
GF Value™: $17.38 vs. price of $19.80 (13.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 875.4% above the Banks median (#1382 of 1421)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SPIZF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sparebanken Norge is a financial services company engaged in providing banking services. In addition, the Group delivers a wide range of banking services across savings, investments, payments, and insurance, as well as digital self-service solutions and personal advisory services, both in person and online. The group operates in five reportable segments: Corporate Market, Retail Market, Bulder, Estate Agency, and Brage Finans. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Retail market segment.
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