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Surge ComponentsSPRS +1.92%56 Debt-to-Equity is 0.05 as of May. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 0.07. GuruFocus rates SPRS with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,218 Hardware companies, Surge Components ranks better than 83.27% 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 Surge Components's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SPRS'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.07 Max: 0.23
Current: 0.05
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Surge Components was 0.23. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.07.
SPRS's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 83.27% of 2218
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.27
vs SPRS: 0.05
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.
Surge Components Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Surge Components Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Surge Components'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 Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Surge Components'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.
Surge Components Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Surge Components's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Surge Components'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.
Surge Components (SPRS) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Surge Components and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 0.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Surge Components ranks #371 out of 2218 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 16.7%.
Is Surge Components' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Surge Components' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 0.07. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Surge Components' value of 0.05 is 81.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Surge Components ranks #371 out of 2218 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Surge Components has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Surge Components' Debt-to-Equity compare to TAIT and IZM?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Surge Components ranks #371 out of 2218 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Surge Components in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Surge Components' value of 0.05 is 81.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.07 vs. the industry median of 0.27, Surge Components 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 a Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Hardware companies is 0.27, based on 2,218 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. Surge Components's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 is 81.5% 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 Surge Components and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Surge Components's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 0.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Surge Components stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Surge Components (SPRS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.74, compared to a current price of $3.98 — trading 45.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 0.07 and 81.5% below the Hardware industry median of 0.27. Surge Components' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 5 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 Surge Components (SPRS), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05 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 Surge Components (SPRS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Surge Components stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.98 is trading 45.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.74.
GuruFocus considers Surge Components to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SPRS:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.05 (29% below median its 10-year median of 0.07)
GF Value™: $2.74 vs. price of $3.98 (45.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 81.5% below the Hardware median (#371 of 2218)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SPRS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Surge Components Inc is a supplier of electronic products and components. The company's products include capacitors, which are electrical energy storage devices, and discrete components, such as rectifiers, switches, transistors, voltage suppressors, and diodes. Its marketed products are utilized in the electronic circuitry of products, comprising of automobiles, telecom, audio, cellular telephones, computers, consumer electronics, garage door openers, household appliances, power supplies, and security equipment. In addition, the company's products are also sold to original equipment manufacturers and distributors.
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