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Fountaine PajotXPAR:ALFPC -0.34%62 Debt-to-Equity is 0.35 as of Feb. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates XPAR:ALFPC with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €34,738.59 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,217 Vehicles & Parts companies, Fountaine Pajot ranks better than 59% 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 Fountaine Pajot's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:ALFPC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 0.36 Max: 1.13
Current: 0.35
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Fountaine Pajot was 1.13. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.36.
XPAR:ALFPC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 59% of 1217
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs XPAR:ALFPC: 0.35
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.
Fountaine Pajot Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Fountaine Pajot Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fountaine Pajot'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.
XPAR:ALFPC vs BC, PII, THO: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Recreational Vehicles subindustry, Fountaine Pajot'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.
Fountaine Pajot Debt-to-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Fountaine Pajot's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fountaine Pajot'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.
Fountaine Pajot (XPAR:ALFPC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.35 as of Feb. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Fountaine Pajot and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, Fountaine Pajot's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.12 to 1.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Fountaine Pajot ranks #499 out of 1217 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 41%.
Is Fountaine Pajot's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Fountaine Pajot's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.35 is near median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 1.13. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Fountaine Pajot's value of 0.35 is 23.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fountaine Pajot ranks #499 out of 1217 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fountaine Pajot has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fountaine Pajot's Debt-to-Equity compare to BC and PII?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Fountaine Pajot ranks #499 out of 1217 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Fountaine Pajot in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Fountaine Pajot's value of 0.35 is 23.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Fountaine Pajot's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.12 to 1.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Fountaine Pajot 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.46, based on 1,217 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. Fountaine Pajot's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.35 is 23.9% 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 Fountaine Pajot and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fountaine Pajot's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.35, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fountaine Pajot stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fountaine Pajot (XPAR:ALFPC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €34,738.59, compared to a current price of €87.70 — trading 99.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.35, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 23.9% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.46. Fountaine Pajot's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Fountaine Pajot (XPAR:ALFPC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.35 as of Feb. 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 Fountaine Pajot (XPAR:ALFPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fountaine Pajot stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €87.70 is trading 99.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €34,738.59.
GuruFocus considers Fountaine Pajot to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:ALFPC:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.35 (near median its 10-year median of 0.36)
GF Value™: €34,738.59 vs. price of €87.70 (99.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.9% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#499 of 1217)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:ALFPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fountaine Pajot SA is a France-based company engaged in designing and building boats. The company is into the manufacturing and selling of catamarans and Motor Yachts.
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