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Sypris SolutionsSYPR +0.49%57 Debt-to-Equity is 1.94 as of Mar. 2026, which is 111% above its 10-year median of 0.92. GuruFocus rates SYPR with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.74 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,218 Vehicles & Parts companies, Sypris Solutions ranks worse than 91.05% 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 Sypris Solutions's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SYPR'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32 Med: 0.92 Max: 2.56
Current: 1.94
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Sypris Solutions was 2.56. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 0.92.
SYPR's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 91.05% of 1218
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs SYPR: 1.94
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Sypris Solutions Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Sypris Solutions Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sypris Solutions'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.
SYPR vs PRTS, MKDW, WKSP: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Sypris Solutions'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.
Sypris Solutions Debt-to-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sypris Solutions's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sypris Solutions'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.
Sypris Solutions (SYPR) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.94 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Sypris Solutions and its competitors. This is 111% above median its historical median of 0.92. Over the past decade, Sypris Solutions' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.32 to 2.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Sypris Solutions ranks #1109 out of 1218 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 91.1%.
Is Sypris Solutions' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Sypris Solutions' current Debt-to-Equity of 1.94 is 111% above median its 10-year median of 0.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 2.56. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Sypris Solutions' value of 1.94 is 321.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sypris Solutions ranks #1109 out of 1218 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sypris Solutions has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sypris Solutions' Debt-to-Equity compare to PRTS and MKDW?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Sypris Solutions ranks #1109 out of 1218 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Sypris Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Sypris Solutions' value of 1.94 is 321.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Sypris Solutions' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.32 to 2.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.92 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Sypris Solutions 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 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. Sypris Solutions's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.94 is 321.7% 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 Sypris Solutions 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. Sypris Solutions's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.94, which is 111% above median its own 10-year median of 0.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sypris Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sypris Solutions (SYPR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.74, compared to a current price of $2.03 — trading 16.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.94, which is 111% above median its 10-year median of 0.92 and 321.7% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.46. Sypris Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 9 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 Sypris Solutions (SYPR), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.94 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.
Is Sypris Solutions (SYPR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sypris Solutions stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.03 is trading 16.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.74.
GuruFocus considers Sypris Solutions to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SYPR:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.94 (111% above median its 10-year median of 0.92)
GF Value™: $1.74 vs. price of $2.03 (16.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 321.7% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#1109 of 1218)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SYPR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sypris Solutions Inc provides products and engineering, design, and manufacturing services for a variety of critical infrastructure sectors, including energy, space, communications, defense, transport, chemical, and water. The company operates in two segments, Sypris Technologies and Sypris Electronics. Sypris Technologies segment includes the sale of forged, machined, welded and heat-treated steel components for heavy commercial vehicle and high-pressure energy pipeline applications, whereas the Sypris Electronics segment includes revenue from circuit card and box build manufacturing, high reliability manufacturing and systems assembly and integration, for aerospace and defense, communications and space applications. The majority of revenue is derived from the Sypris Electronics segment.
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