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Aker BP ASAAKRBF 79 Debt-to-Equity is 0.83 as of Jun. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 0.95. GuruFocus rates AKRBF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 798 Oil & Gas companies, Aker BP ASA ranks worse than 67.54% 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 Aker BP ASA's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
AKRBF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.44 Med: 0.95 Max: 2.38
Current: 0.83
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Aker BP ASA was 2.38. The lowest was 0.44. And the median was 0.95.
AKRBF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 67.54% of 798
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs AKRBF: 0.83
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.
Aker BP ASA Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Aker BP ASA Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aker BP ASA'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.
AKRBF vs COP, EOG, FANG: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Aker BP ASA'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.
Aker BP ASA Debt-to-Equity vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Aker BP ASA's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aker BP ASA'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.
Aker BP ASA (AKRBF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.83 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Aker BP ASA and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 0.95. Over the past decade, Aker BP ASA's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.44 to 2.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Aker BP ASA ranks #539 out of 798 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 67.5%.
Is Aker BP ASA's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Aker BP ASA's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.83 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.44 to a high of 2.38. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Aker BP ASA's value of 0.83 is 80.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aker BP ASA ranks #539 out of 798 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Aker BP ASA has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aker BP ASA's Debt-to-Equity compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Aker BP ASA ranks #539 out of 798 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Aker BP ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Aker BP ASA's value of 0.83 is 80.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Aker BP ASA's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.44 to 2.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.95 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Aker BP ASA 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Oil & Gas companies is 0.46, based on 798 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. Aker BP ASA's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.83 is 80.4% 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 Aker BP ASA and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aker BP ASA's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.83, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 0.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aker BP ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aker BP ASA (AKRBF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.11, compared to a current price of $34.58 — trading 56.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.83, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.95 and 80.4% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.46. Aker BP ASA's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 9 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 Aker BP ASA (AKRBF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.83 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 Aker BP ASA (AKRBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aker BP ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $34.58 is trading 56.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.11.
GuruFocus considers Aker BP ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AKRBF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.83 (13% below median its 10-year median of 0.95)
GF Value™: $22.11 vs. price of $34.58 (56.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 80.4% above the Oil & Gas median (#539 of 798)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AKRBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aker BP ASA operates oil and gas production, development, and exploration projects on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). Its projects include Alvheim field, Ivar Aasen, Skarv, Johan Sverdrup, Ula and Valhall. The company generates revenue from the sale of liquids, sale of gas, and Tariff income, out of which the majority revenue is derived from sale of liquids.
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