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3D SystemsXSWX:DDD -3.50%57 Debt-to-Equity is 0.62 as of Mar. 2026, which is 182% above its 10-year median of 0.22. GuruFocus rates XSWX:DDD with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF2.10. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,216 Hardware companies, 3D Systems ranks worse than 74.01% 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 3D Systems's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:DDD'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.22 Max: 1.89
Current: 0.62
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 3D Systems was 1.89. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.22.
XSWX:DDD's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 74.01% of 2216
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.27
vs XSWX:DDD: 0.62
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.
3D Systems Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
3D Systems Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for 3D Systems'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.
XSWX:DDD vs VELO, QMCO, OSS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, 3D Systems'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.
3D Systems Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, 3D Systems's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where 3D Systems'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.
3D Systems (XSWX:DDD) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.62 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on 3D Systems and its competitors. This is 182% above median its historical median of 0.22. Over the past decade, 3D Systems' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 1.89. According to the industry distribution chart, 3D Systems ranks #1640 out of 2216 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 74%.
Is 3D Systems' Debt-to-Equity too high?
3D Systems' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.62 is 182% above median its 10-year median of 0.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 1.89. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. 3D Systems' value of 0.62 is 129.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, 3D Systems ranks #1640 out of 2216 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, 3D Systems has a GF Score™ of 57/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 3D Systems' Debt-to-Equity compare to VELO and QMCO?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, 3D Systems ranks #1640 out of 2216 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places 3D Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. 3D Systems' value of 0.62 is 129.6% above this benchmark. Historically, 3D Systems' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 1.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.22 vs. the industry median of 0.27, 3D Systems 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Hardware companies is 0.27, based on 2,216 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. 3D Systems's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.62 is 129.6% 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 3D Systems and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. 3D Systems's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.62, which is 182% above median its own 10-year median of 0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 3D Systems stock overvalued right now?
3D Systems (XSWX:DDD) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.62. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF2.10, compared to a current price of CHF2.14 — trading 1.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.62, which is 182% above median its 10-year median of 0.22 and 129.6% above the Hardware industry median of 0.27. 3D Systems' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 3D Systems (XSWX:DDD), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.62 as of Mar. 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 3D Systems (XSWX:DDD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 3D Systems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF2.14 is trading 1.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF2.10.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:DDD:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.62 (182% above median its 10-year median of 0.22)
GF Value™: CHF2.10 vs. price of CHF2.14 (1.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 129.6% above the Hardware median (#1640 of 2216)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:DDD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
3D Systems Corp provide comprehensive 3D printing and digital manufacturing solutions, including 3D printers for plastics and metals, materials, software, and services, including maintenance, manufacturing and applications engineering. Its solutions support applications in two key industry verticals: Healthcare Solutions provide surgical planning, implants, instrumentation, and medical education solutions to help medical device manufacturers and healthcare providers accelerate, and ultimately, transform healthcare, and Industrial Solutions which includes aerospace, defense, transportation and general manufacturing. The company operates in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions.
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