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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 Luminar Technologies's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
STU:9FS1'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -24.05 Med: -0.24 Max: 3.13
Current: -0.24
During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Luminar Technologies was 3.13. The lowest was -24.05. And the median was -0.24.
STU:9FS1's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked
in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Industry Median: 0.46
vs STU:9FS1: -0.24
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.
Luminar Technologies Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Luminar Technologies Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Luminar Technologies'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.
STU:9FS1 vs FFLO, OMTK, ORLY: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Luminar Technologies'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.
Luminar Technologies Debt-to-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Luminar Technologies's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Luminar Technologies'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.
Luminar Technologies (STU:9FS1) has a Debt-to-Equity of -0.24 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Luminar Technologies and its competitors.
Is Luminar Technologies' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Luminar Technologies' current Debt-to-Equity is -0.24. Overall, Luminar Technologies has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Luminar Technologies' Debt-to-Equity compare to FFLO and OMTK?
Luminar Technologies' Debt-to-Equity of -0.24 can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 1,223 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 Luminar Technologies 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. Luminar Technologies's current Debt-to-Equity is -0.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Luminar Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Luminar Technologies (STU:9FS1) has a current Debt-to-Equity of -0.24. The stock's GF Value™ is €45.19, compared to a current price of €0.14 — trading 99.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is -0.24. Luminar Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 16/100 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 Luminar Technologies (STU:9FS1), the current Debt-to-Equity is -0.24 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Luminar Technologies (STU:9FS1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Luminar Technologies stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.14 is trading 99.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €45.19.
Key valuation signals for STU:9FS1:
Debt-to-Equity: -0.24
GF Value™: €45.19 vs. price of €0.14 (99.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:9FS1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Luminar Technologies Inc is a technology firm specializing in Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) hardware and software solutions for automotive and related applications. It develops LiDAR systems, semiconductor components, and software in-house for use in passenger and commercial vehicles, as well as other markets, to support safety and autonomous driving functions. The company's business activities are organized in two operating segments: (i) Autonomy Solutions and (ii) Advanced Technologies and Services. The majority of revenue is derived from the Autonomy Solutions segment, which is engaged in the design, manufacturing, and sale of LiDAR sensors catering mainly to OEMs in the automotive, commercial vehicle, robo-taxi and adjacent industries.
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