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Briscoe GroupASX:BGP 73 Debt-to-Equity is 0.90 as of Jan. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 0.92. GuruFocus rates ASX:BGP with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of A$5.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,019 Retail - Cyclical companies, Briscoe Group ranks worse than 65.85% 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 Briscoe Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:BGP'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.9 Med: 0.92 Max: 1.13
Current: 0.9
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Briscoe Group was 1.13. The lowest was 0.90. And the median was 0.92.
ASX:BGP's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 65.85% of 1019
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs ASX:BGP: 0.90
Briscoe Group (ASX:BGP) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Briscoe Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Briscoe Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Briscoe 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.
For the Department Stores subindustry, Briscoe 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.
Briscoe Group Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Briscoe Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Briscoe 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.
Briscoe Group (ASX:BGP) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.90 as of Jan. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Briscoe Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.92. Over the past decade, Briscoe Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.90 to 1.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Briscoe Group ranks #671 out of 1019 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 65.8%.
Is Briscoe Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Briscoe Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.90 is near median its 10-year median of 0.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.90 to a high of 1.13. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Briscoe Group's value of 0.90 is 60.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Briscoe Group ranks #671 out of 1019 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Briscoe Group has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Briscoe Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Briscoe Group ranks #671 out of 1019 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Briscoe Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Briscoe Group's value of 0.90 is 60.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Briscoe Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.90 to 1.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.92 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Briscoe Group 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 a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.56, based on 1,019 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. Briscoe Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.90 is 60.7% 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 Briscoe Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Briscoe Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.90, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Briscoe Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Briscoe Group (ASX:BGP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$5.08, compared to a current price of A$3.80 — trading 25.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.90, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.92 and 60.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.56. Briscoe Group's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Briscoe Group (ASX:BGP), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.90 as of Jan. 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 Briscoe Group (ASX:BGP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Briscoe Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$3.80 is trading 25.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$5.08.
GuruFocus considers Briscoe Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:BGP:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.90 (near median its 10-year median of 0.92)
GF Value™: A$5.08 vs. price of A$3.80 (25.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#671 of 1019)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:BGP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Briscoe Group Ltd is one of New Zealand's retailing groups, operating homeware and sporting goods stores. It operates under three brand names: Briscoes Homeware, Living & Giving, and Rebel Sport. The company's operating segments include Homeware and Sporting Goods. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from Homeware segment.
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