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PFISTERER Holding SEXTER:PFSE +3.13%27 Debt-to-Equity is 0.14 as of Jun. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 0.15. GuruFocus rates XTER:PFSE with a GF Score™ of 27/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,232 Hardware companies, PFISTERER Holding SE ranks better than 67.2% 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 PFISTERER Holding SE's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:PFSE'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 0.15 Max: 1.1
Current: 0.14
During the past 5 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of PFISTERER Holding SE was 1.10. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.15.
XTER:PFSE's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 67.2% of 2232
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs XTER:PFSE: 0.14
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.
PFISTERER Holding SE Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
PFISTERER Holding SE Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PFISTERER Holding SE'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.
XTER:PFSE vs APH, GLW, TEL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, PFISTERER Holding SE'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.
PFISTERER Holding SE Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, PFISTERER Holding SE's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PFISTERER Holding SE'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.
PFISTERER Holding SE (XTER:PFSE) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.14 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on PFISTERER Holding SE and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.15. Over the past decade, PFISTERER Holding SE's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.12 to 1.10. According to the industry distribution chart, PFISTERER Holding SE ranks #732 out of 2232 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 32.8%.
Is PFISTERER Holding SE's Debt-to-Equity too high?
PFISTERER Holding SE's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.14 is near median its 10-year median of 0.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 1.10. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. PFISTERER Holding SE's value of 0.14 is 50% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PFISTERER Holding SE ranks #732 out of 2232 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PFISTERER Holding SE has a GF Score™ of 27/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PFISTERER Holding SE's Debt-to-Equity compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, PFISTERER Holding SE ranks #732 out of 2232 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts PFISTERER Holding SE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. PFISTERER Holding SE's value of 0.14 is 50% below this benchmark. Historically, PFISTERER Holding SE's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.12 to 1.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.15 vs. the industry median of 0.28, PFISTERER Holding SE 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 2,232 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. PFISTERER Holding SE's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.14 is 50% 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 PFISTERER Holding SE 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. PFISTERER Holding SE's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.14, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PFISTERER Holding SE stock overvalued right now?
PFISTERER Holding SE (XTER:PFSE) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.14. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.14, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.15 and 50% below the Hardware industry median of 0.28. PFISTERER Holding SE's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 1 warning sign 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 PFISTERER Holding SE (XTER:PFSE), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.14 as of Jun. 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.
PFISTERER Holding SE is a world'wide independent manufacturer of cable fittings, insulators for overhead lines, and associated components for sensitive interfaces in energy networks and (renewable) energy generation. It develops, produces, and distributes international solutions in AC and DC technology for voltage levels of up to 1,100 kV. The segments are Cable Accessories HVA (high-voltage accessories), Cable Accessories MVA (medium-voltage accessories), Cable Accessories HVD (high-voltage direct current accessories), Insulators and Fittings OHL (overhead line) and Connectors, Safety and Cabinet COM (components and connection technology). The company generates majority of revenue from HVA (high-voltage accessories). It generates majority of revenue from North and South America.
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