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Tkms Ag KGaAXTER:TKMS -0.12%22 Debt-to-Equity is 0.04 as of Jun. 2026, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 0.02. GuruFocus rates XTER:TKMS with a GF Score™ of 22/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 319 Aerospace & Defense companies, Tkms Ag KGaA ranks better than 88.71% 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 Tkms Ag KGaA's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:TKMS'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.02 Max: 0.04
Current: 0.04
During the past 3 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Tkms Ag KGaA was 0.04. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.02.
XTER:TKMS's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 88.71% of 319
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.29
vs XTER:TKMS: 0.04
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.
Tkms Ag KGaA Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Tkms Ag KGaA Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tkms Ag KGaA'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:TKMS vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Tkms Ag KGaA'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.
Tkms Ag KGaA Debt-to-Equity vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Tkms Ag KGaA's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tkms Ag KGaA'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.
Tkms Ag KGaA (XTER:TKMS) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Tkms Ag KGaA and its competitors. This is 100% above median its historical median of 0.02. Over the past decade, Tkms Ag KGaA's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Tkms Ag KGaA ranks #36 out of 319 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 11.3%.
Is Tkms Ag KGaA's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Tkms Ag KGaA's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.04. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.29. Tkms Ag KGaA's value of 0.04 is 86.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tkms Ag KGaA ranks #36 out of 319 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tkms Ag KGaA has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tkms Ag KGaA's Debt-to-Equity compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Tkms Ag KGaA ranks #36 out of 319 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Tkms Ag KGaA in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.29. Tkms Ag KGaA's value of 0.04 is 86.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Tkms Ag KGaA's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.02 vs. the industry median of 0.29, Tkms Ag KGaA 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.29, based on 319 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. Tkms Ag KGaA's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 is 86.2% 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 Tkms Ag KGaA and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tkms Ag KGaA's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tkms Ag KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Tkms Ag KGaA (XTER:TKMS) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.02 and 86.2% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.29. Tkms Ag KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 3 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 Tkms Ag KGaA (XTER:TKMS), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04 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.
Tkms Ag & Co KGaA is an international maritime industrial group. The company is a system provider in submarine and surface vessel construction, in the field of maritime electronics and security technology and in solutions in the non-military sector. Its portfolio includes the development and manufacture of conventional submarines, specialized submarines such as frigates and corvettes and specialized civilian vessels. The business activities of TKMS comprise the three operating units (i) Submarines, (ii) Surface Vessels and (iii) Atlas Electronics. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Submarines segment, which comprises the construction (including design, procurement, and manufacturing) of non-nuclear submarines for use in coastal and offshore areas.
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