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Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AGWBO:HST 63 Debt-to-Equity is 0.07 as of Dec. 2024, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 0.14. GuruFocus rates WBO:HST with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.23 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 548 Steel companies, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG ranks better than 87.41% 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 Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:HST'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.14 Max: 0.57
Current: 0.07
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG was 0.57. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.14.
WBO:HST's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 87.41% of 548
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.4
vs WBO:HST: 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.
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG Debt-to-Equity Chart
WBO:HST vs NUE, STLD, RS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG'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.
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG Debt-to-Equity vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG'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.
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG (WBO:HST) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.07 as of Dec. 2024. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 0.14. Over the past decade, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.07 to 0.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG ranks #69 out of 548 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 12.6%.
Is Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.07 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.57. The Steel industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's value of 0.07 is 82.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG ranks #69 out of 548 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Debt-to-Equity compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG ranks #69 out of 548 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's value of 0.07 is 82.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.07 to 0.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.14 vs. the industry median of 0.40, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG 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 Steel company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Steel companies is 0.40, based on 548 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. Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.07 is 82.5% 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 Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.07, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 0.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG (WBO:HST) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €42.23, compared to a current price of €28.80 — trading 31.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.07, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.14 and 82.5% below the Steel industry median of 0.40. Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 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 Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG (WBO:HST), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.07 as of Dec. 2024. 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 Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG (WBO:HST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €28.80 is trading 31.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €42.23.
GuruFocus considers Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:HST:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.07 (50% below median its 10-year median of 0.14)
GF Value™: €42.23 vs. price of €28.80 (31.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 82.5% below the Steel median (#69 of 548)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:HST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG is a steel construction company. It is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of steel buildings and components for heavy machinery as well as technological and structural steel engineering. The company engages in various steel construction projects across Central Europe such as the Linz train station, Mainz main station, BMW plant in Leipzig, Wuppertal suspension railway, bridge constructions, and others.
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