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Scanway S AWAR:SCW -2.45%21 Debt-to-Equity is 0.07 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 0.06. GuruFocus rates WAR:SCW with a GF Score™ of 21/100 and a GF Value™ of zł142.44 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 2,219 Hardware companies, Scanway S A ranks better than 78.23% 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 Scanway S A's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:SCW'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.06 Max: 0.11
Current: 0.07
During the past 5 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Scanway S A was 0.11. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.06.
WAR:SCW's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 78.23% of 2219
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.27
vs WAR:SCW: 0.07
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.
Scanway S A Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Scanway S A Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Scanway S A'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:SCW vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Scanway S A'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.
Scanway S A Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Scanway S A's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scanway S A'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.
Scanway S A (WAR:SCW) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.07 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Scanway S A and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 0.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Scanway S A ranks #483 out of 2219 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 21.8%.
Is Scanway S A's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Scanway S A's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.07 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 0.06. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Scanway S A's value of 0.07 is 74.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scanway S A ranks #483 out of 2219 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Scanway S A has a GF Score™ of 21/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scanway S A's Debt-to-Equity compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Scanway S A ranks #483 out of 2219 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Scanway S A in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Scanway S A's value of 0.07 is 74.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.06 vs. the industry median of 0.27, Scanway S A 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Hardware companies is 0.27, based on 2,219 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. Scanway S A's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.07 is 74.1% 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 Scanway S A and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scanway S A's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.07, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 0.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scanway S A stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scanway S A (WAR:SCW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł142.44, compared to a current price of zł279.00 — trading 95.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.07, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 0.06 and 74.1% below the Hardware industry median of 0.27. Scanway S A's overall GF Score™ is 21/100. 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 Scanway S A (WAR:SCW), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.07 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 Scanway S A (WAR:SCW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scanway S A stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of zł279.00 is trading 95.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł142.44.
GuruFocus considers Scanway S A to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:SCW:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.07 (17% above median its 10-year median of 0.06)
GF Value™: zł142.44 vs. price of zł279.00 (95.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 74.1% below the Hardware median (#483 of 2219)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:SCW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scanway S A is a Polish based company operating in the field of vision systems and optoelectronics. It creates solutions at the intersection of optics, electronics and software. The company's activities are divided into two branches - industrial and space. Space sector includes observation systems for satellites. The specialists are the authors of, among others: the optical part of the EagleEye microsatellite observation system, cameras monitoring the maiden flight of Ariane-6, as well as a 3D laser system for the orientation of drilled particles in space. Industry it includes reducing production costs thanks to quality control of 100% of products or components in the production plant.
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