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BramblesASX:BXB -1.44%87 Debt-to-Equity is 0.85 as of Dec. 2025, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 0.94. GuruFocus rates ASX:BXB with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of A$17.89 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 957 Business Services companies, Brambles ranks worse than 72.73% 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 Brambles's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:BXB'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58 Med: 0.94 Max: 1.18
Current: 0.85
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Brambles was 1.18. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 0.94.
ASX:BXB's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 72.73% of 957
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.33
vs ASX:BXB: 0.85
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Brambles Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Brambles Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Brambles'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:BXB vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Brambles'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.
Brambles Debt-to-Equity vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Brambles's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brambles'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.
Brambles (ASX:BXB) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.85 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Brambles and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 0.94. Over the past decade, Brambles' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.58 to 1.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Brambles ranks #696 out of 957 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 72.7%.
Is Brambles' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Brambles' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.85 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 0.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 1.18. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. Brambles' value of 0.85 is 157.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brambles ranks #696 out of 957 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Brambles has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brambles' Debt-to-Equity compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Brambles ranks #696 out of 957 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Brambles in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. Brambles' value of 0.85 is 157.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Brambles' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.58 to 1.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.94 vs. the industry median of 0.33, Brambles 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 Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Business Services companies is 0.33, based on 957 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. Brambles's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.85 is 157.6% 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 Brambles and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brambles's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.85, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 0.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brambles stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brambles (ASX:BXB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$17.89, compared to a current price of A$19.89 — trading 11.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.85, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 0.94 and 157.6% above the Business Services industry median of 0.33. Brambles' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Brambles (ASX:BXB), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.85 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 Brambles (ASX:BXB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brambles stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$19.89 is trading 11.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$17.89.
GuruFocus considers Brambles to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:BXB:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.85 (10% below median its 10-year median of 0.94)
GF Value™: A$17.89 vs. price of A$19.89 (11.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 157.6% above the Business Services median (#696 of 957)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:BXB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brambles is the world's largest supplier of reusable wooden pallets for the fast-moving consumer goods, fresh produce, beverage, retail, and general manufacturing industries. Brambles' services primarily operate under the Chep brand. The operation spans approximately 60 countries with three geographical segments: Chep Americas, Chep Europe, Middle East, and Asia, and Chep Asia-Pacific.
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