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Abacus GroupASX:ABG -1.08%65 Debt-to-Equity is 0.61 as of Dec. 2025, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 0.43. GuruFocus rates ASX:ABG with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.33 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 684 REITs companies, Abacus Group ranks better than 64.33% 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 Abacus Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:ABG'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27 Med: 0.43 Max: 0.61
Current: 0.61
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Abacus Group was 0.61. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.43.
ASX:ABG's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 64.33% of 684
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.78
vs ASX:ABG: 0.61
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.
Abacus Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Abacus Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Abacus Group'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.
ASX:ABG vs VICI, WPC, BNL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, Abacus Group'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.
Abacus Group Debt-to-Equity vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Abacus Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Abacus Group'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.
Abacus Group (ASX:ABG) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.61 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Abacus Group and its competitors. This is 42% above median its historical median of 0.43. Over the past decade, Abacus Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.27 to 0.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Abacus Group ranks #244 out of 684 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 35.7%.
Is Abacus Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Abacus Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.61 is 42% above median its 10-year median of 0.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 0.61. The REITs industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. Abacus Group's value of 0.61 is 21.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Abacus Group ranks #244 out of 684 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Abacus Group has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Abacus Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to VICI and WPC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Abacus Group ranks #244 out of 684 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Abacus Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. Abacus Group's value of 0.61 is 21.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Abacus Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.27 to 0.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.43 vs. the industry median of 0.78, Abacus Group 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 REITs company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among REITs companies is 0.78, based on 684 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. Abacus Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.61 is 21.8% 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 Abacus Group and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Abacus Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.61, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 0.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Abacus Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abacus Group (ASX:ABG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.33, compared to a current price of A$0.92 — trading 31.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.61, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 0.43 and 21.8% below the REITs industry median of 0.78. Abacus Group's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Abacus Group (ASX:ABG), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.61 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 Abacus Group (ASX:ABG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abacus Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.92 is trading 31.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.33.
GuruFocus considers Abacus Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:ABG:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.61 (42% above median its 10-year median of 0.43)
GF Value™: A$1.33 vs. price of A$0.92 (31.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.8% below the REITs median (#244 of 684)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:ABG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Abacus Group is the owner and manager of real estate assets in Australia. The property portfolio mainly comprises modern office towers in city centers and suburban locations, with several small retail assets. Rents collected from these property holdings are the major income source for Abacus. The group also has considerable exposure to the self-storage sector through the publicly listed Storage King. Abacus has been the external manager of the self-storage REIT and owns a 20% stake in it since Storage King was spun out of Abacus and floated on the stock exchange in 2023. Following an agreement in May 2026, Storage King will internalize management from fiscal 2027.
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