Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC (ADX:EAND) Debt-to-Equity: 1.37 (As of Jun. 2026) — 128% Above Median

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ADX:EAND Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC ADX:EAND
82 GF Score
Price د.إ21.00
GF Value د.إ22.61
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC Debt-to-Equity?

Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC ADX:EAND +3.45% 82 Debt-to-Equity is 1.37 as of Jun. 2026, which is 128% above its 10-year median of 0.60. GuruFocus rates ADX:EAND with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ22.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 324 Telecommunication Services companies, Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC ranks worse than 74.69% on this metric.

Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was د.إ26,005 Mil. Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was د.إ47,495 Mil. Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was د.إ53,795 Mil. Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.37.

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 Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

ADX:EAND' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.51   Med: 0.6   Max: 1.61
Current: 1.37

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC was 1.61. The lowest was 0.51. And the median was 0.60.

ADX:EAND's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than
74.69% of 324 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.625 vs ADX:EAND: 1.37

Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC  (ADX:EAND) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


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Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC'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.

Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC Debt-to-Equity Chart

Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC Annual Data
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Debt-to-Equity
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Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC Quarterly Data
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ADX:EAND vs VZ, TMUS, T: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC'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.


Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC Debt-to-Equity vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


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Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Equity →
What does a Debt-to-Equity of 1.37 mean?
Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC (ADX:EAND) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.37 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC and its competitors. This is 128% above median its historical median of 0.60. Over the past decade, Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.51 to 1.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC ranks #242 out of 324 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 74.7%.
Is Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.37 is 128% above median its 10-year median of 0.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 1.61. The Telecommunication Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.63. Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC's value of 1.37 is 119.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC ranks #242 out of 324 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC's Debt-to-Equity compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC ranks #242 out of 324 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.63. Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC's value of 1.37 is 119.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.51 to 1.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.60 vs. the industry median of 0.63, Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.63, based on 324 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. Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.37 is 119.2% 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 Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.37, which is 128% above median its own 10-year median of 0.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC (ADX:EAND) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ22.61, compared to a current price of د.إ21.00 — trading 7.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.37, which is 128% above median its 10-year median of 0.60 and 119.2% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.63. Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 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 Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC (ADX:EAND), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.37 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.

Is Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC (ADX:EAND) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of د.إ21.00 is trading 7.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ22.61. GuruFocus considers Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ADX:EAND:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 1.37 (128% above median its 10-year median of 0.60)
  • GF Value™: د.إ22.61 vs. price of د.إ21.00 (7.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 119.2% above the Telecommunication Services median (#242 of 324)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ADX:EAND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC Business Description

Address Intersection of Zayed, The 1st Street and Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street, P.O. Box 3838, Etisalat Building, Abu Dhabi, ARE
Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC is a telecommunications company. Through its subsidiaries, the company provides telecommunication and consulting services, media services, and equipment to over sixteen countries in Asia and Africa. It specializes in fixed-line services, voice communication, wireless communication, and data communication services. The majority of the company's revenues profits and assets relates to its operations in the UAE.
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