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Scandinavian Astor Group ABSTU:Y73 +0.69%47 Debt-to-Equity is 0.55 as of Jun. 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 0.40. GuruFocus rates STU:Y73 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.52 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 316 Aerospace & Defense companies, Scandinavian Astor Group AB ranks worse than 68.67% 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 Scandinavian Astor Group AB's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
STU:Y73'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19 Med: 0.4 Max: 0.68
Current: 0.55
During the past 5 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Scandinavian Astor Group AB was 0.68. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.40.
STU:Y73's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 68.67% of 316
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.295
vs STU:Y73: 0.55
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.
Scandinavian Astor Group AB Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Scandinavian Astor Group AB Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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:Y73 vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Scandinavian Astor Group AB'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.
Scandinavian Astor Group AB Debt-to-Equity vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Scandinavian Astor Group AB's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scandinavian Astor Group AB'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.
Scandinavian Astor Group AB (STU:Y73) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.55 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Scandinavian Astor Group AB and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 0.40. Over the past decade, Scandinavian Astor Group AB's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.19 to 0.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Scandinavian Astor Group AB ranks #217 out of 316 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 68.7%.
Is Scandinavian Astor Group AB's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Scandinavian Astor Group AB's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.55 is 38% above median its 10-year median of 0.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 0.68. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.30. Scandinavian Astor Group AB's value of 0.55 is 86.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scandinavian Astor Group AB ranks #217 out of 316 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Scandinavian Astor Group AB has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scandinavian Astor Group AB's Debt-to-Equity compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Scandinavian Astor Group AB ranks #217 out of 316 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Scandinavian Astor Group AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.30. Scandinavian Astor Group AB's value of 0.55 is 86.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Scandinavian Astor Group AB's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.19 to 0.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.40 vs. the industry median of 0.30, Scandinavian Astor Group AB 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.30, based on 316 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. Scandinavian Astor Group AB's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.55 is 86.4% 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 Scandinavian Astor Group AB and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scandinavian Astor Group AB's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.55, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scandinavian Astor Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scandinavian Astor Group AB (STU:Y73) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.52, compared to a current price of €1.32 — trading 62.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.55, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 0.40 and 86.4% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.30. Scandinavian Astor Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Scandinavian Astor Group AB (STU:Y73), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.55 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 Scandinavian Astor Group AB (STU:Y73) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scandinavian Astor Group AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.32 is trading 62.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.52.
GuruFocus considers Scandinavian Astor Group AB to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:Y73:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.55 (38% above median its 10-year median of 0.40)
GF Value™: €3.52 vs. price of €1.32 (62.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 86.4% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#217 of 316)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:Y73 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scandinavian Astor Group AB is a prominent player in the defence industry, specialising in delivering high-quality products, services and technical solutions, in the defence sector and civil security, and other industrial segments. The Group is divided into three business areas: Astor Industry, Astor Tech and Astor Protect. The company generates revenues by selling customized products and services to the defense and security sectors, as well as civilian markets. Geographically, it operates in Sweden, Other EMEA, Americas, and Asia Pacific.
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