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Linedata ServicesXPAR:LIN +0.21%72 Debt-to-Equity is 0.77 as of Dec. 2025, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 0.86. GuruFocus rates XPAR:LIN with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €63.67 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,247 Software companies, Linedata Services ranks worse than 79.97% 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 Linedata Services's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:LIN'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.63 Med: 0.86 Max: 1.32
Current: 0.77
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Linedata Services was 1.32. The lowest was 0.63. And the median was 0.86.
XPAR:LIN's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 79.97% of 2247
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.19
vs XPAR:LIN: 0.77
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.
Linedata Services Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Linedata Services Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Linedata Services'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:LIN vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Linedata Services'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.
Linedata Services Debt-to-Equity vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Linedata Services's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Linedata Services'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.
Linedata Services (XPAR:LIN) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.77 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Linedata Services and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 0.86. Over the past decade, Linedata Services' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.63 to 1.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Linedata Services ranks #1797 out of 2247 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 80%.
Is Linedata Services' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Linedata Services' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.77 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 0.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.63 to a high of 1.32. The Software industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.19. Linedata Services' value of 0.77 is 305.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Linedata Services ranks #1797 out of 2247 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Linedata Services has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Linedata Services' Debt-to-Equity compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Linedata Services ranks #1797 out of 2247 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Linedata Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.19. Linedata Services' value of 0.77 is 305.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Linedata Services' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.63 to 1.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.86 vs. the industry median of 0.19, Linedata Services 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 Software company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Software companies is 0.19, based on 2,247 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. Linedata Services's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.77 is 305.3% 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 Linedata Services and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Linedata Services's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.77, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 0.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Linedata Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linedata Services (XPAR:LIN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €63.67, compared to a current price of €47.50 — trading 25.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.77, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 0.86 and 305.3% above the Software industry median of 0.19. Linedata Services' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Linedata Services (XPAR:LIN), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.77 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 Linedata Services (XPAR:LIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linedata Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €47.50 is trading 25.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €63.67.
GuruFocus considers Linedata Services to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:LIN:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.77 (10% below median its 10-year median of 0.86)
GF Value™: €63.67 vs. price of €47.50 (25.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 305.3% above the Software median (#1797 of 2247)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:LIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Linedata Services SA provides software and service solutions. It caters to the requirements of investment, employee savings, insurance and savings, leasing and credit, and Software as a Service. The company publishes and integrates software packages for the finance sector. It also offers consulting, outsourcing, and maintenance services.
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