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Athena Bitcoin GlobalABIT -17.13% Debt-to-Equity is 1.88 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 1.87. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 610 Capital Markets companies, Athena Bitcoin Global ranks worse than 88.52% 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 Athena Bitcoin Global's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ABIT'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.45 Med: 1.87 Max: 2.19
Current: 1.88
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Athena Bitcoin Global was 2.19. The lowest was 1.45. And the median was 1.87.
ABIT's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 88.52% of 610
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 0.305
vs ABIT: 1.88
Athena Bitcoin Global (OTCPK:ABIT) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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.
Athena Bitcoin Global Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Athena Bitcoin Global Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Athena Bitcoin Global'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.
ABIT vs MGTI, CBLO, FDCT: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Athena Bitcoin Global'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.
Athena Bitcoin Global Debt-to-Equity vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Athena Bitcoin Global's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Athena Bitcoin Global'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.
Athena Bitcoin Global (ABIT) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.88 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Athena Bitcoin Global and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.87. Over the past decade, Athena Bitcoin Global's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.45 to 2.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Athena Bitcoin Global ranks #540 out of 610 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 88.5%.
Is Athena Bitcoin Global's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Athena Bitcoin Global's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.88 is near median its 10-year median of 1.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.45 to a high of 2.19. The Capital Markets industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31. Athena Bitcoin Global's value of 1.88 is 516.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Athena Bitcoin Global ranks #540 out of 610 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Athena Bitcoin Global's Debt-to-Equity compare to MGTI and CBLO?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Athena Bitcoin Global ranks #540 out of 610 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Athena Bitcoin Global in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31. Athena Bitcoin Global's value of 1.88 is 516.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Athena Bitcoin Global's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.45 to 2.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.87 vs. the industry median of 0.31, Athena Bitcoin Global 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Capital Markets companies is 0.31, based on 610 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. Athena Bitcoin Global's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.88 is 516.4% 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 Athena Bitcoin Global and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Athena Bitcoin Global's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.88, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Athena Bitcoin Global stock overvalued right now?
Athena Bitcoin Global (ABIT) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 1.88. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.88, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.87 and 516.4% above the Capital Markets industry median of 0.31. 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 Athena Bitcoin Global (ABIT), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.88 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.
Athena Bitcoin Global is a provider of various crypto asset transaction platforms, including the operation of kiosks and personalized services (Athena Plus) for the purpose of selling and buying crypto assets, white-label operations, and payment services. The company's network of Athena Bitcoin ATMs operates in thirty-three states and the territory of Puerto Rico in the United States, and four countries in Central and South America. The company places its machines in convenience stores, shopping centers, and other easily accessible locations. The company deals exclusively in Bitcoin in its ATMs.
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