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What is Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP Debt-to-Equity?
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LPBIP -0.67%91 Debt-to-Equity is 12.09 as of Jun. 2026, which is 155% above its 10-year median of 4.75. GuruFocus rates BIP with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.33 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 471 Utilities - Regulated companies, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP ranks worse than 98.73% 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.
BIP'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.64 Med: 4.75 Max: 12.25
Current: 12.09
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP was 12.25. The lowest was 1.64. And the median was 4.75.
BIP's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 98.73% of 471
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1
vs BIP: 12.09
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.
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP'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.
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP Debt-to-Equity vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP'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.
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP (BIP) has a Debt-to-Equity of 12.09 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP and its competitors. This is 155% above median its historical median of 4.75. Over the past decade, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.64 to 12.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP ranks #465 out of 471 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 98.7%.
Is Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP's current Debt-to-Equity of 12.09 is 155% above median its 10-year median of 4.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.64 to a high of 12.25. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Debt-to-Equity is 1.00. Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP's value of 12.09 is 1109% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP ranks #465 out of 471 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP's Debt-to-Equity compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP ranks #465 out of 471 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 1.00. Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP's value of 12.09 is 1109% above this benchmark. Historically, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.64 to 12.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.75 vs. the industry median of 1.00, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.00, based on 471 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. Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP's current Debt-to-Equity of 12.09 is 1109% 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 Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP's current Debt-to-Equity is 12.09, which is 155% above median its own 10-year median of 4.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP (BIP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.33, compared to a current price of $39.74 — trading 3.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 12.09, which is 155% above median its 10-year median of 4.75 and 1109% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.00. Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 9 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 Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP (BIP), the current Debt-to-Equity is 12.09 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 Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP (BIP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $39.74 is trading 3.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $41.33.
GuruFocus considers Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BIP:
Debt-to-Equity: 12.09 (155% above median its 10-year median of 4.75)
GF Value™: $41.33 vs. price of $39.74 (3.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1109% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#465 of 471)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BIP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP is a Bermuda exempted limited partnership that owns and operates quality, long-life assets that generate stable cash flows, by virtue of barriers to entry or other characteristics that tend to appreciate in value over time. It focuses on acquiring infrastructure assets that have low maintenance capital costs and high barriers to entry. The company's operating segments consist of: Utilities, Transport, Midstream, Data and Corporate. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from USA and also has a presence in Australia, Colombia, United Kingdom, Brazil, India, France, Germany, Canada, and Other.
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