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Argo BlockchainARBK +1.97%48 Debt-to-Equity is 0.27 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates ARBK with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.65 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 610 Capital Markets companies, Argo Blockchain ranks better than 52.62% 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 Argo Blockchain's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ARBK'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.36 Med: 0.27 Max: 395.68
Current: 0.27
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Argo Blockchain was 395.68. The lowest was -1.36. And the median was 0.27.
ARBK's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 52.62% of 610
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 0.305
vs ARBK: 0.27
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.
Argo Blockchain Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Argo Blockchain Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Argo Blockchain'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.
ARBK vs PLUT, VIP, NCTY: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Argo Blockchain'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.
Argo Blockchain Debt-to-Equity vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Argo Blockchain's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Argo Blockchain'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.
Argo Blockchain (ARBK) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.27 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Argo Blockchain and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Argo Blockchain ranks #289 out of 610 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 47.4%.
Is Argo Blockchain's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Argo Blockchain's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.27 is near median its 10-year median of 0.27. The Capital Markets industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31. Argo Blockchain's value of 0.27 is 11.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Argo Blockchain ranks #289 out of 610 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Argo Blockchain has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Argo Blockchain's Debt-to-Equity compare to PLUT and VIP?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Argo Blockchain ranks #289 out of 610 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Argo Blockchain in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31. Argo Blockchain's value of 0.27 is 11.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 0.31, Argo Blockchain 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 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. Argo Blockchain's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.27 is 11.5% 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 Argo Blockchain 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. Argo Blockchain's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.27, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Argo Blockchain stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Argo Blockchain (ARBK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.65, compared to a current price of $2.92 — trading 78.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.27, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 11.5% below the Capital Markets industry median of 0.31. Argo Blockchain's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 5 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 Argo Blockchain (ARBK), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.27 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Argo Blockchain (ARBK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Argo Blockchain stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.92 is trading 78.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.65.
GuruFocus considers Argo Blockchain to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ARBK:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.27 (near median its 10-year median of 0.27)
GF Value™: $13.65 vs. price of $2.92 (78.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.5% below the Capital Markets median (#289 of 610)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARBK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Argo Blockchain PLC is a blockchain technology company focused on the large-scale mining of Bitcoin. It mines bitcoin using purpose-built computers (or mining machines) to solve complex cryptographic algorithms on the blockchain in exchange for rewards and fees denominated in the native token of that blockchain network. The company acquires and deploys mining technology solutions in North American facilities that utilize predominantly renewable and inexpensive electricity.
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