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CBL InternationalBANL -5.19%78 Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 as of Jun. 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 0.02. GuruFocus rates BANL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 806 Oil & Gas companies, CBL International ranks better than 99.88% 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 CBL International's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BANL'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.02 Max: 0.11
Current: 0.01
During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of CBL International was 0.11. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.02.
BANL's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 99.88% of 806
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.44
vs BANL: 0.01
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.
CBL International Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
CBL International Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CBL International'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.
BANL vs TMDE, PXS, MARPS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, CBL International'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.
CBL International Debt-to-Equity vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, CBL International's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CBL International'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.
CBL International (BANL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on CBL International and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 0.02. Over the past decade, CBL International's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.11. According to the industry distribution chart, CBL International ranks #1 out of 806 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is CBL International's Debt-to-Equity too high?
CBL International's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.11. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.44. CBL International's value of 0.01 is 97.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CBL International ranks #1 out of 806 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CBL International has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CBL International's Debt-to-Equity compare to TMDE and PXS?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, CBL International ranks #1 out of 806 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places CBL International in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.44. CBL International's value of 0.01 is 97.7% below this benchmark. Historically, CBL International's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.02 vs. the industry median of 0.44, CBL International 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Oil & Gas companies is 0.44, based on 806 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. CBL International's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is 97.7% 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 CBL International and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CBL International's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CBL International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CBL International (BANL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.22, compared to a current price of $15.54 — trading 9.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.02 and 97.7% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.44. CBL International's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 CBL International (BANL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 as of Jun. 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 CBL International (BANL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CBL International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $15.54 is trading 9.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.22.
GuruFocus considers CBL International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BANL:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.01 (50% below median its 10-year median of 0.02)
GF Value™: $14.22 vs. price of $15.54 (9.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 97.7% below the Oil & Gas median (#1 of 806)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BANL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CBL International Ltd is a marine fuel logistics company that provides a one-stop solution for vessel refueling. In the bunkering industry, it is referred to as a bunkering facilitator. It facilitates vessel refueling between ship operators and local physical distributors/traders by purchasing marine fuel, including fossil fuel and alternative fuel, from its suppliers and arranging for the suppliers to deliver the fuel to the customers. The company's customer base comprises container liners, bulk carriers, and tankers. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from China, followed by Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, and other regions.
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