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ASM GroupWAR:ASM -1.20%36 Debt-to-Equity is 0.22 as of Mar. 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 0.71. GuruFocus rates WAR:ASM with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of zł0.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 957 Business Services companies, ASM Group ranks better than 58.83% 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 ASM Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:ASM'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.71 Max: 1.76
Current: 0.22
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of ASM Group was 1.76. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.71.
WAR:ASM's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 58.83% of 957
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.33
vs WAR:ASM: 0.22
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.
ASM Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
ASM Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ASM Group'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.
WAR:ASM vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, ASM Group'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.
ASM Group Debt-to-Equity vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, ASM Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ASM Group'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.
ASM Group (WAR:ASM) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.22 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on ASM Group and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 0.71. Over the past decade, ASM Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 1.76. According to the industry distribution chart, ASM Group ranks #394 out of 957 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 41.2%.
Is ASM Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
ASM Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.22 is 69% below median its 10-year median of 0.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 1.76. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. ASM Group's value of 0.22 is 33.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ASM Group ranks #394 out of 957 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ASM Group has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ASM Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, ASM Group ranks #394 out of 957 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts ASM Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. ASM Group's value of 0.22 is 33.3% below this benchmark. Historically, ASM Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 1.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.71 vs. the industry median of 0.33, ASM Group has consistently been below 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 Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Business Services companies is 0.33, based on 957 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. ASM Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.22 is 33.3% below 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 ASM Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ASM Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.22, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 0.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ASM Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ASM Group (WAR:ASM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł0.11, compared to a current price of zł0.16 — trading 49.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.22, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 0.71 and 33.3% below the Business Services industry median of 0.33. ASM Group's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 ASM Group (WAR:ASM), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.22 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 ASM Group (WAR:ASM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ASM Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of zł0.16 is trading 49.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł0.11.
GuruFocus considers ASM Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:ASM:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.22 (69% below median its 10-year median of 0.71)
GF Value™: zł0.11 vs. price of zł0.16 (49.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.3% below the Business Services median (#394 of 957)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:ASM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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