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Arab Banking (BSC)BAH:ABC 27 Debt-to-Equity is 0.32 as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 0.42. GuruFocus rates BAH:ABC with a GF Score™ of 27/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.38 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,421 Banks companies, Arab Banking (BSC) ranks better than 66.64% 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 Arab Banking (BSC)'s Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BAH:ABC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29 Med: 0.42 Max: 1.12
Current: 0.32
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Arab Banking (BSC) was 1.12. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.42.
BAH:ABC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 66.64% of 1421
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs BAH:ABC: 0.32
Arab Banking (BSC) (BAH:ABC) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Arab Banking (BSC) Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Arab Banking (BSC) Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arab Banking (BSC)'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.
BAH:ABC vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Arab Banking (BSC)'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.
Arab Banking (BSC) Debt-to-Equity vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Arab Banking (BSC)'s Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arab Banking (BSC)'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.
Arab Banking (BSC) (BAH:ABC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.32 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Arab Banking (BSC) and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 0.42. Over the past decade, Arab Banking (BSC)'s Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.29 to 1.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Arab Banking (BSC) ranks #474 out of 1421 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 33.4%.
Is Arab Banking (BSC)'s Debt-to-Equity too high?
Arab Banking (BSC)'s current Debt-to-Equity of 0.32 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 0.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 1.12. The Banks industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Arab Banking (BSC)'s value of 0.32 is 42.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arab Banking (BSC) ranks #474 out of 1421 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Arab Banking (BSC) has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arab Banking (BSC)'s Debt-to-Equity compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Arab Banking (BSC) ranks #474 out of 1421 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Arab Banking (BSC) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Arab Banking (BSC)'s value of 0.32 is 42.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Arab Banking (BSC)'s own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.29 to 1.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.42 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Arab Banking (BSC) 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 Banks company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Banks companies is 0.56, based on 1,421 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. Arab Banking (BSC)'s current Debt-to-Equity of 0.32 is 42.9% 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 Arab Banking (BSC) and its competitors. For the Banks 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. Arab Banking (BSC)'s current Debt-to-Equity is 0.32, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 0.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arab Banking (BSC) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arab Banking (BSC) (BAH:ABC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.38, compared to a current price of $0.30 — trading 21.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.32, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 0.42 and 42.9% below the Banks industry median of 0.56. Arab Banking (BSC)'s overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 4 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 Arab Banking (BSC) (BAH:ABC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.32 as of Mar. 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 Arab Banking (BSC) (BAH:ABC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arab Banking (BSC) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.30 is trading 21.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.38.
GuruFocus considers Arab Banking (BSC) to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BAH:ABC:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.32 (24% below median its 10-year median of 0.42)
GF Value™: $0.38 vs. price of $0.30 (21.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 42.9% below the Banks median (#474 of 1421)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BAH:ABC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arab Banking Corp (BSC) is an international bank registered in the Kingdom of Bahrain. It acts as a provider of trade finance, treasury, project & structured finance, syndications, corporate and institutional banking as well as Islamic banking services. It operates its business across the globe, covering countries in the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Asia. The group is organized into five operating segments: MENA subsidiaries, International wholesale banking, Group treasury, ABC Brasil, and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from ABC Brasil. The company operates in Bahrain, Europe, Brasil, and Other, with the majority of revenue from Brasil.
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