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BIC CameraBICMF 81 Debt-to-Equity is 0.57 as of Feb. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 0.83. GuruFocus rates BICMF with a GF Score™ of 81/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Retail - Cyclical companies, BIC Camera ranks better than 51.52% 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 BIC Camera's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BICMF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.54 Med: 0.83 Max: 1.14
Current: 0.54
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of BIC Camera was 1.14. The lowest was 0.54. And the median was 0.83.
BICMF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 51.52% of 1023
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs BICMF: 0.54
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.
BIC Camera Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
BIC Camera Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BIC Camera'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.
BICMF vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, BIC Camera'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.
BIC Camera Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, BIC Camera's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BIC Camera'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.
BIC Camera (BICMF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.57 as of Feb. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on BIC Camera and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 0.83. Over the past decade, BIC Camera's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.54 to 1.14. According to the industry distribution chart, BIC Camera ranks #496 out of 1023 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 48.5%.
Is BIC Camera's Debt-to-Equity too high?
BIC Camera's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.57 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 0.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.54 to a high of 1.14. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. BIC Camera's value of 0.57 is 1.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BIC Camera ranks #496 out of 1023 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BIC Camera has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BIC Camera's Debt-to-Equity compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, BIC Camera ranks #496 out of 1023 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts BIC Camera in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. BIC Camera's value of 0.57 is 1.8% above this benchmark. Historically, BIC Camera's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.54 to 1.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.83 vs. the industry median of 0.56, BIC Camera 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.56, based on 1,023 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. BIC Camera's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.57 is 1.8% 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 BIC Camera 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. BIC Camera's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.57, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 0.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BIC Camera stock overvalued right now?
BIC Camera (BICMF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.57. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.57, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 0.83 and 1.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.56. BIC Camera's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 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 BIC Camera (BICMF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.57 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.
BIC Camera Inc is a consumer electronic retailer in Japan. The selection of merchandise is diverse: audio and video equipment, laptops and computers, cameras, televisions, and mobile phones, among others. The company sells products through both stores and online shopping sites. Additionally, the company also provides satellite and cable TV broadcasting services, installation services, repair services, a radio advertising business, and other services.
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