BHHOF (Debenhams Group) Debt-to-Equity: -3.81 (As of Feb. 2026)

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BHHOF Debenhams Group PLC BHHOF
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Price $0.31
GF Value $0.25
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Debenhams Group Debt-to-Equity?

Debenhams Group BHHOF 35 Debt-to-Equity is -3.81 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates BHHOF with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.25 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,019 Retail - Cyclical companies, Debenhams Group ranks worse than 98135.33% on this metric.

Debenhams Group's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $15 Mil. Debenhams Group's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $284 Mil. Debenhams Group's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $-78 Mil. Debenhams Group's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -3.81.

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

BHHOF' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.81   Med: 0.1   Max: 62.33
Current: -3.81

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Debenhams Group was 62.33. The lowest was -3.81. And the median was 0.10.

BHHOF's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: 0.56 vs BHHOF: -3.81

Debenhams Group  (OTCPK:BHHOF) 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.

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Debenhams Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms

Debenhams Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Debenhams 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.

Debenhams Group Debt-to-Equity Chart

Debenhams Group Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.33 1.16 1.60 62.34 -3.81

Debenhams Group Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 1.60 2.63 62.34 2,165.40 -3.81

BHHOF vs AMZN, BABA, PDD: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Internet Retail subindustry, Debenhams 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.

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

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

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


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Debenhams Group Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Debenhams Group's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 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
=(14.946 + 283.56) / -78.397
=-3.81

Debenhams Group's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 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
=(14.946 + 283.56) / -78.397
=-3.81

* 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 -3.81 mean?
Debenhams Group (BHHOF) has a Debt-to-Equity of -3.81 as of Feb. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Debenhams Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Debenhams Group ranks #999999 out of 1019 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Is Debenhams Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Debenhams Group's current Debt-to-Equity is -3.81. Based on the distribution chart, Debenhams Group ranks #999999 out of 1019 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Debenhams Group has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Debenhams Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Debenhams Group ranks #999999 out of 1019 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Debenhams Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. 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 0.56, based on 1,019 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 Debenhams Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical 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. Debenhams Group's current Debt-to-Equity is -3.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Debenhams Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Debenhams Group (BHHOF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.25, compared to a current price of $0.31 — trading 24% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is -3.81. Debenhams Group's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 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 Debenhams Group (BHHOF), the current Debt-to-Equity is -3.81 as of Feb. 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 Debenhams Group (BHHOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Debenhams Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.31 is trading 24% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.25. GuruFocus considers Debenhams Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BHHOF:

  • Debt-to-Equity: -3.81
  • GF Value™: $0.25 vs. price of $0.31 (24% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BHHOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Debenhams Group Business Description

Other Exchanges DEBS:UK1B9:Germany
Address 49-51 Dale Street, Manchester, GBR, M1 2HF
Debenhams Group PLC is an online powerhouse in fashion, home, and beauty, serving millions of customers across five shopping destinations: Debenhams, Karen Millen, boohoo, MAN and PLT.ries.
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