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Sono Group NVSSM -1.53%21 Debt-to-Equity is -1.46 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SSM with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,218 Vehicles & Parts companies, Sono Group NV ranks worse than 82101.72% 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 Sono Group NV's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SSM'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.35 Med: -0.46 Max: 0.27
Current: -1.46
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Sono Group NV was 0.27. The lowest was -5.35. And the median was -0.46.
SSM's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked
in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Industry Median: 0.46
vs SSM: -1.46
Sono Group NV (NAS:SSM) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Sono Group NV Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Sono Group NV Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sono Group NV'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.
SSM vs SVUHF, CENN, FLYE: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Sono Group NV'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.
Sono Group NV Debt-to-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sono Group NV's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sono Group NV'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.
Sono Group NV (SSM) has a Debt-to-Equity of -1.46 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Sono Group NV and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sono Group NV ranks #999999 out of 1218 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Is Sono Group NV's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Sono Group NV's current Debt-to-Equity is -1.46. Based on the distribution chart, Sono Group NV ranks #999999 out of 1218 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sono Group NV has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sono Group NV's Debt-to-Equity compare to SVUHF and CENN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Sono Group NV ranks #999999 out of 1218 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Sono Group NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.46, based on 1,218 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. 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 Sono Group NV and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts 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. Sono Group NV's current Debt-to-Equity is -1.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sono Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Sono Group NV (SSM) has a current Debt-to-Equity of -1.46. The current Debt-to-Equity is -1.46. Sono Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 with 6 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 Sono Group NV (SSM), the current Debt-to-Equity is -1.46 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.
Sono Group NV is engaged in the field of solar-powered electric mobility. With its proprietary solar technology, the company is able to integrate solar panels into a vehicle's bodywork, using energy captured from the sun to charge the vehicle's battery. The group is engaged in the design and development of its own first solar electric vehicle, the Sion. Its Products and services include Complete Solar Solutions, Solar Charge Controllers, Solar Modules, Data Services, and Engineering Services. The company's single business segment manages the financing, research and development, and product commercialization.
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