Fastned BVWBO:FSTN -0.80%48 Debt-to-Equity is 3.89 as of Dec. 2025, which is 211% above its 10-year median of 1.25. GuruFocus rates WBO:FSTN with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of €49.01 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Retail - Cyclical companies, Fastned BV ranks worse than 94.16% 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 Fastned BV's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:FSTN'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.06 Med: 1.25 Max: 12.24
Current: 3.89
During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Fastned BV was 12.24. The lowest was -8.06. And the median was 1.25.
WBO:FSTN's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 94.16% of 1011
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs WBO:FSTN: 3.89
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Fastned BV Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Fastned BV Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fastned BV'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.
WBO:FSTN vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Fastned BV'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.
Fastned BV Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Fastned BV's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fastned BV'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.
Fastned BV (WBO:FSTN) has a Debt-to-Equity of 3.89 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Fastned BV and its competitors. This is 211% above median its historical median of 1.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Fastned BV ranks #952 out of 1011 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 94.2%.
Is Fastned BV's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Fastned BV's current Debt-to-Equity of 3.89 is 211% above median its 10-year median of 1.25. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Fastned BV's value of 3.89 is 594.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fastned BV ranks #952 out of 1011 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Fastned BV has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fastned BV's Debt-to-Equity compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Fastned BV ranks #952 out of 1011 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Fastned BV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Fastned BV's value of 3.89 is 594.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.25 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Fastned BV 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.56, based on 1,011 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. Fastned BV's current Debt-to-Equity of 3.89 is 594.6% 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 Fastned BV and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fastned BV's current Debt-to-Equity is 3.89, which is 211% above median its own 10-year median of 1.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fastned BV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fastned BV (WBO:FSTN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €49.01, compared to a current price of €31.10 — trading 36.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 3.89, which is 211% above median its 10-year median of 1.25 and 594.6% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.56. Fastned BV's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Fastned BV (WBO:FSTN), the current Debt-to-Equity is 3.89 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Fastned BV (WBO:FSTN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fastned BV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €31.10 is trading 36.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €49.01.
GuruFocus considers Fastned BV to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for WBO:FSTN:
Debt-to-Equity: 3.89 (211% above median its 10-year median of 1.25)
GF Value™: €49.01 vs. price of €31.10 (36.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 594.6% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#952 of 1011)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:FSTN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fastned BV specializes in the construction and operation of fast charging stations for fully electric vehicles. Its fast charging stations are capable of providing services to all types of electric vehicles, such as Tesla Model 3/S/X, Nissan Leaf, BMW i3, and Hyundai Ioniq, among others. The company generates revenue from the sale of electricity to EV drivers, plus other revenues from sales of renewable energy units and maintenance fees. It has six operating segments: the Netherlands, Germany, the United Kingdom, Belgium, France, and Other Europe. Other Europe consists of Switzerland, Italy, Spain, and Denmark. Maximum revenue is generated from the Netherlands.
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