BGRP (Bluestem Group) Debt-to-Equity: -8.99 (As of Oct. 2018)

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What is Bluestem Group Debt-to-Equity?

Bluestem Group BGRP Debt-to-Equity is -8.99 as of Oct. 2018.

Bluestem Group's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2018 was $82 Mil. Bluestem Group's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2018 was $402 Mil. Bluestem Group's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2018 was $-54 Mil. Bluestem Group's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2018 was -8.99.

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 Bluestem Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

BGRP's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked *
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: 0.57
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-Equity only.

Bluestem Group  (OTCPK:BGRP) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.

Be Aware

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.

Bluestem Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms

Bluestem Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bluestem 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.

Bluestem Group Debt-to-Equity Chart

Bluestem Group Annual Data
Trend Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Jan14 Jan15 Jan16 Jan17 Jan18
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.29 0.57 0.84 2.42 87.59

Bluestem Group Quarterly Data
Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Jan15 Apr15 Jul15 Oct15 Jan16 Apr16 Jul16 Oct16 Jan17 Apr17 Jul17 Oct17 Jan18 Apr18 Jul18 Oct18
Debt-to-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.51 87.59 -9.80 -11.10 -8.99

BGRP vs IMBI, RMBL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Internet Retail subindustry, Bluestem 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.

Bluestem Group Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bluestem Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bluestem Group's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


Bluestem Group Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Bluestem Group's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2018 is calculated as

Debt to Equity=Total Debt / Total Stockholders Equity
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Stockholders Equity
=(26.434 + 420.297) / 5.1
=87.59

Bluestem Group's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2018 is calculated as

Debt to Equity=Total Debt / Total Stockholders Equity
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Stockholders Equity
=(82.022 + 401.805) / -53.817
=-8.99

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Equity →
What does a Debt-to-Equity of -8.99 mean?
Bluestem Group (BGRP) has a Debt-to-Equity of -8.99 as of Oct. 2018. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Bluestem Group and its competitors.
Is Bluestem Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Bluestem Group's current Debt-to-Equity is -8.99.
How does Bluestem Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to IMBI and RMBL?
Bluestem Group's Debt-to-Equity of -8.99 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.57. 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 0.57, based on 1,021 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. 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 Bluestem Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bluestem Group's current Debt-to-Equity is -8.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bluestem Group stock overvalued right now?
Bluestem Group (BGRP) has a current Debt-to-Equity of -8.99. The current Debt-to-Equity is -8.99. 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 Bluestem Group (BGRP), the current Debt-to-Equity is -8.99 as of Oct. 2018. 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.

Bluestem Group Business Description

Address 7075 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie, MN, USA, 55344
Bluestem Group Inc is a holding company. It is a multi-brand, online retailer of a selection of name-brand and private label general merchandise serving low-to middle-income consumers in the United States of America. The company product categories include Home which offers housewares, bed and bath, lawn and garden, home furnishings, and hardware; Entertainment includes electronics, video games, toys sporting goods and Fashion includes apparel, footwear, cosmetics, fragrances, and jewelry. Its brand includes Appleseed's, Blair, Drapers & Damon's, Haband, Gettington, Fingerhut and Old Pueblo Traders. The company's segments are Northstar, Orchard Portfolio and Corporate, and others. It derives a majority of revenue from the Northstar Portfolio segment.