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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 Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XBEL:MTLC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.18 Max: 0.27
Current: 0.12
During the past 10 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac was 0.27. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.18.
XBEL:MTLC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 69.58% of 2229
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs XBEL:MTLC: 0.12
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.
Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac 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.
Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac Debt-to-Equity Chart
For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac'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.
Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac'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.
Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac (XBEL:MTLC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.18 as of Jun. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac ranks #678 out of 2229 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 30.4%.
Is Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.18 is near median its 10-year median of 0.18. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac's value of 0.18 is 35.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac ranks #678 out of 2229 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac's Debt-to-Equity compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac ranks #678 out of 2229 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac's value of 0.18 is 35.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.18 vs. the industry median of 0.28, Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac 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 0.28, based on 2,229 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. Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.18 is 35.7% 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 Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.18, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac (XBEL:MTLC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RSD121.25, compared to a current price of RSD2,000.00 — trading 1549.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.18, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.18 and 35.7% below the Hardware industry median of 0.28. Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 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 Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac (XBEL:MTLC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.18 as of Jun. 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 Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac (XBEL:MTLC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RSD2,000.00 is trading 1549.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of RSD121.25.
GuruFocus considers Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XBEL:MTLC:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.18 (near median its 10-year median of 0.18)
GF Value™: RSD121.25 vs. price of RSD2,000.00 (1549.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.7% below the Hardware median (#678 of 2229)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XBEL:MTLC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac produces and sells enamel, Teflon-coated, aluminum and stainless-steel cookware. It also sells water heaters, transport and luxurious cardboard packing materials, steel products, and others.
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