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Aussie BroadbandASX:ABB -1.25%57 Debt-to-Equity is 0.45 as of Dec. 2025, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 0.41. GuruFocus rates ASX:ABB with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of A$4.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 323 Telecommunication Services companies, Aussie Broadband ranks better than 60.37% 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 Aussie Broadband's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:ABB'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 0.41 Max: 0.81
Current: 0.45
During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Aussie Broadband was 0.81. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.41.
ASX:ABB's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 60.37% of 323
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.61
vs ASX:ABB: 0.45
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.
Aussie Broadband Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Aussie Broadband Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aussie Broadband'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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Aussie Broadband'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.
Aussie Broadband Debt-to-Equity vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Aussie Broadband's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aussie Broadband'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.
Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.45 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Aussie Broadband and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 0.41. Over the past decade, Aussie Broadband's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.15 to 0.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Aussie Broadband ranks #128 out of 323 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 39.6%.
Is Aussie Broadband's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Aussie Broadband's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.45 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 0.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.81. The Telecommunication Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.61. Aussie Broadband's value of 0.45 is 26.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aussie Broadband ranks #128 out of 323 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aussie Broadband has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aussie Broadband's Debt-to-Equity compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Aussie Broadband ranks #128 out of 323 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Aussie Broadband in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.61. Aussie Broadband's value of 0.45 is 26.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Aussie Broadband's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.15 to 0.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.41 vs. the industry median of 0.61, Aussie Broadband 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.61, based on 323 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. Aussie Broadband's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.45 is 26.2% 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 Aussie Broadband and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aussie Broadband's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.45, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 0.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aussie Broadband stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$4.77, compared to a current price of A$4.73 — trading 0.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.45, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 0.41 and 26.2% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.61. Aussie Broadband's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 4 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 Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.45 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 Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aussie Broadband stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$4.73 is trading 0.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$4.77.
GuruFocus considers Aussie Broadband to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:ABB:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.45 (10% above median its 10-year median of 0.41)
GF Value™: A$4.77 vs. price of A$4.73 (0.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.2% below the Telecommunication Services median (#128 of 323)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:ABB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aussie Broadband is Australia's fourth-largest retail internet services provider. It provides broadband services to households and businesses, as well as wholesale solutions to commercial enterprises. Aussie Broadband also operates as a mobile virtual network operator, using Optus' network to provide mobile services. In 2020, the firm expanded its offerings by laying its own fiber network to service enterprise and government customers. The firm has undertaken two acquisitions, Symbio and Over the Wire, expanding its offerings for enterprise, government, and wholesale customers.
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