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Standex InternationalSXI +0.28%75 Debt-to-Equity is 0.75 as of Jun. 2026, which is 67% above its 10-year median of 0.45. GuruFocus rates SXI with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $221.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,690 Industrial Products companies, Standex International ranks worse than 79.33% 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 Standex International's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SXI'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3 Med: 0.45 Max: 0.85
Current: 0.75
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Standex International was 0.85. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 0.45.
SXI's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 79.33% of 2690
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.29
vs SXI: 0.75
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.
Standex International Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Standex International Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Standex International'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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Standex International'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.
Standex International Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Standex International's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Standex International'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.
Standex International (SXI) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.75 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Standex International and its competitors. This is 67% above median its historical median of 0.45. Over the past decade, Standex International's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.30 to 0.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Standex International ranks #2134 out of 2690 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 79.3%.
Is Standex International's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Standex International's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.75 is 67% above median its 10-year median of 0.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 0.85. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.29. Standex International's value of 0.75 is 158.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Standex International ranks #2134 out of 2690 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Standex International has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standex International's Debt-to-Equity compare to KAI and MWA?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Standex International ranks #2134 out of 2690 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Standex International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.29. Standex International's value of 0.75 is 158.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Standex International's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.30 to 0.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.45 vs. the industry median of 0.29, Standex International 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Industrial Products companies is 0.29, based on 2,690 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. Standex International's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.75 is 158.6% 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 Standex International and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Standex International's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.75, which is 67% above median its own 10-year median of 0.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Standex International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standex International (SXI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $221.51, compared to a current price of $310.28 — trading 40.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.75, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 0.45 and 158.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.29. Standex International's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Standex International (SXI), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.75 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 Standex International (SXI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standex International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $310.28 is trading 40.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $221.51.
GuruFocus considers Standex International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SXI:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.75 (67% above median its 10-year median of 0.45)
GF Value™: $221.51 vs. price of $310.28 (40.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 158.6% above the Industrial Products median (#2134 of 2690)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SXI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Standex International Corp is an industrial manufacturer of different products and services used in commercial and industrial markets. The company has five reportable segments: Electronics, Engraving, Scientific, Engineering Technologies, and Specialty Solutions. The maximum revenue is generated from its Electronics segment, which is a component and value-added services provider of both sensing and switching technologies, as well as magnetic power conversion components and assemblies, like custom wound transformers and inductors, current sense technology, value-added assemblies, and mechanical packaging, among others. Geographically, it derives key revenue from the United States and the rest from the Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), as well as other regions.
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