ABO-Group Environment NV (XPAR:ABO) Debt-to-Equity: 1.34 (As of Dec. 2025) — 139% Above Median

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XPAR:ABO ABO-Group Environment NV XPAR:ABO
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What is ABO-Group Environment NV Debt-to-Equity?

ABO-Group Environment NV XPAR:ABO 71 Debt-to-Equity is 1.34 as of Dec. 2025, which is 139% above its 10-year median of 0.56. GuruFocus rates XPAR:ABO with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.81. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,617 Construction companies, ABO-Group Environment NV ranks worse than 83.36% on this metric.

ABO-Group Environment NV's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €19.0 Mil. ABO-Group Environment NV's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €16.7 Mil. ABO-Group Environment NV's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €26.7 Mil. ABO-Group Environment NV's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.34.

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 ABO-Group Environment NV's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

XPAR:ABO' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3   Med: 0.56   Max: 1.48
Current: 1.34

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of ABO-Group Environment NV was 1.48. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 0.56.

XPAR:ABO's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than
83.36% of 1617 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.4 vs XPAR:ABO: 1.34

ABO-Group Environment NV  (XPAR:ABO) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


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ABO-Group Environment NV Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


ABO-Group Environment NV Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ABO-Group Environment NV'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.

ABO-Group Environment NV Debt-to-Equity Chart

ABO-Group Environment NV Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.59 0.00 1.21 1.48 1.34

ABO-Group Environment NV Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Debt-to-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.21 0.57 1.48 1.46 1.34

XPAR:ABO vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, ABO-Group Environment NV'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.


ABO-Group Environment NV Debt-to-Equity vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, ABO-Group Environment NV's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ABO-Group Environment NV's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


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ABO-Group Environment NV Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

ABO-Group Environment NV's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ABO-Group Environment NV's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Equity →
What does a Debt-to-Equity of 1.34 mean?
ABO-Group Environment NV (XPAR:ABO) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.34 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on ABO-Group Environment NV and its competitors. This is 139% above median its historical median of 0.56. Over the past decade, ABO-Group Environment NV's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.30 to 1.48. According to the industry distribution chart, ABO-Group Environment NV ranks #1348 out of 1617 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 83.4%.
Is ABO-Group Environment NV's Debt-to-Equity too high?
ABO-Group Environment NV's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.34 is 139% above median its 10-year median of 0.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 1.48. The Construction industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. ABO-Group Environment NV's value of 1.34 is 235% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ABO-Group Environment NV ranks #1348 out of 1617 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ABO-Group Environment NV has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ABO-Group Environment NV's Debt-to-Equity compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, ABO-Group Environment NV ranks #1348 out of 1617 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places ABO-Group Environment NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. ABO-Group Environment NV's value of 1.34 is 235% above this benchmark. Historically, ABO-Group Environment NV's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.30 to 1.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.56 vs. the industry median of 0.40, ABO-Group Environment NV 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Construction companies is 0.40, based on 1,617 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. ABO-Group Environment NV's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.34 is 235% 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 ABO-Group Environment NV and its competitors. For the Construction 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. ABO-Group Environment NV's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.34, which is 139% above median its own 10-year median of 0.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ABO-Group Environment NV stock overvalued right now?
ABO-Group Environment NV (XPAR:ABO) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 1.34. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.81, compared to a current price of €3.50 — trading 48.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.34, which is 139% above median its 10-year median of 0.56 and 235% above the Construction industry median of 0.40. ABO-Group Environment NV's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 ABO-Group Environment NV (XPAR:ABO), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.34 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 ABO-Group Environment NV (XPAR:ABO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABO-Group Environment NV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.50 is trading 48.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.81.

Key valuation signals for XPAR:ABO:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 1.34 (139% above median its 10-year median of 0.56)
  • GF Value™: €6.81 vs. price of €3.50 (48.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 235% above the Construction median (#1348 of 1617)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:ABO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ABO-Group Environment NV Business Description

Address Derbystraat 255, Gent, BEL, 9051
ABO-Group Environment NV is engaged in developing environmental companies providing testing and engineering in areas including soil, environment, geotechnical, energy and waste management.
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