Bowen Coking Coal (ASX:BCB) Debt-to-Equity: 1.74 (As of Dec. 2024)

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What is Bowen Coking Coal Debt-to-Equity?

Bowen Coking Coal ASX:BCB Debt-to-Equity is 1.74 as of Dec. 2024.

Bowen Coking Coal's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was A$28.8 Mil. Bowen Coking Coal's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was A$101.4 Mil. Bowen Coking Coal's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was A$75.0 Mil. Bowen Coking Coal's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was 1.74.

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 Bowen Coking Coal's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:BCB's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked *
in the Steel industry.
Industry Median: 0.4
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-Equity only.

Bowen Coking Coal  (ASX:BCB) 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.

Be Aware

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.

Bowen Coking Coal Debt-to-Equity Related Terms

Bowen Coking Coal Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bowen Coking Coal'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.

Bowen Coking Coal Debt-to-Equity Chart

Bowen Coking Coal Annual Data
Trend Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.01 0.50 4.55 16.25

Bowen Coking Coal Semi-Annual Data
Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24
Debt-to-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.81 4.55 3.77 16.25 1.74

ASX:BCB vs HCC, AMR, METC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Coking Coal subindustry, Bowen Coking Coal'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.

Bowen Coking Coal Debt-to-Equity vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Bowen Coking Coal's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bowen Coking Coal's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


Bowen Coking Coal Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Bowen Coking Coal's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2024 is calculated as

Debt to Equity=Total Debt / Total Stockholders Equity
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Stockholders Equity
=(49.974 + 108.81) / 9.774
=16.25

Bowen Coking Coal's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Debt to Equity=Total Debt / Total Stockholders Equity
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Stockholders Equity
=(28.792 + 101.433) / 75.029
=1.74

* 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 1.74 mean?
Bowen Coking Coal (ASX:BCB) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.74 as of Dec. 2024. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Bowen Coking Coal and its competitors.
Is Bowen Coking Coal's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Bowen Coking Coal's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.74. The Steel industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Bowen Coking Coal's value of 1.74 is 335% above this industry median.
How does Bowen Coking Coal's Debt-to-Equity compare to HCC and AMR?
Bowen Coking Coal's Debt-to-Equity of 1.74 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Bowen Coking Coal's value of 1.74 is 335% above this benchmark. 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 Steel company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Steel companies is 0.40, based on 547 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. Bowen Coking Coal's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.74 is 335% 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 Bowen Coking Coal and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bowen Coking Coal's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bowen Coking Coal stock overvalued right now?
Bowen Coking Coal (ASX:BCB) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 1.74. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.74 and 335% above the Steel industry median of 0.40. 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 Bowen Coking Coal (ASX:BCB), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.74 as of Dec. 2024. 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.

Bowen Coking Coal Business Description

Address 167 Eagle Street, Level 4, Brisbane, QLD, AUS, 4000
Bowen Coking Coal Ltd is a coking coal exploration company. The firm holds the Broadmeadow East, Hillalong, Isaac River, Cooroorah, and Comet Ridge Coking Coal Projects, Bluff Mine, located in the Bowen Basin in Queensland, Australia. Also, BCB is a joint venture partner in the Lilyvale (15% interest) and Mackenzie (5% interest) Coking Coal Projects. The Group operates in one geographical location being Australia and its operations are organized into two business units being the exploration and development of coal and mining and sale of coal.