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Big River IndustriesASX:BRI 81 Debt-to-Equity is 0.67 as of Dec. 2025, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 0.60. GuruFocus rates ASX:BRI with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 257 Forest Products companies, Big River Industries ranks worse than 61.48% 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 Big River Industries's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:BRI'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18 Med: 0.6 Max: 0.78
Current: 0.67
During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Big River Industries was 0.78. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.60.
ASX:BRI's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 61.48% of 257
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.48
vs ASX:BRI: 0.67
Big River Industries (ASX:BRI) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Big River Industries Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Big River Industries Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Big River Industries'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:BRI vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Big River Industries'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.
Big River Industries Debt-to-Equity vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Big River Industries's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Big River Industries'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.
Big River Industries (ASX:BRI) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.67 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Big River Industries and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 0.60. Over the past decade, Big River Industries' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.18 to 0.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Big River Industries ranks #158 out of 257 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 61.5%.
Is Big River Industries' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Big River Industries' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.67 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 0.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 0.78. The Forest Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.48. Big River Industries' value of 0.67 is 39.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Big River Industries ranks #158 out of 257 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Big River Industries has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Big River Industries' Debt-to-Equity compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Big River Industries ranks #158 out of 257 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Big River Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.48. Big River Industries' value of 0.67 is 39.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Big River Industries' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.18 to 0.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.60 vs. the industry median of 0.48, Big River Industries 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 Forest Products company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Forest Products companies is 0.48, based on 257 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. Big River Industries's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.67 is 39.6% 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 Big River Industries and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Big River Industries's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.67, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 0.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Big River Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Big River Industries (ASX:BRI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.48, compared to a current price of A$1.37 — trading 7.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.67, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 0.60 and 39.6% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.48. Big River Industries' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 10 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 Big River Industries (ASX:BRI), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.67 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 Big River Industries (ASX:BRI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Big River Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$1.37 is trading 7.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.48.
GuruFocus considers Big River Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:BRI:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.67 (12% above median its 10-year median of 0.60)
GF Value™: A$1.48 vs. price of A$1.37 (7.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.6% above the Forest Products median (#158 of 257)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:BRI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Big River Industries Ltd is a manufacturer, distributor, and supplier of timber, builder's hardware, building supplies, and services for the residential, commercial, industrial, building, and construction industries. The company's segment includes Panels and Construction. It generates maximum revenue from the Construction segment. The Construction division comprises fifteen sites that sell building, commercial, and formwork products in Australia. The panel segment comprises three manufacturing and six distribution sites of timber panel products in Australia and New Zealand. Geographically, the company derives the majority of its revenue from Australia.
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