Bangkok Bank PCLBKK:BBL-R 50 Debt-to-Equity is 1.10 as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 0.84. GuruFocus rates BKK:BBL-R with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿138.77. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,424 Banks companies, Bangkok Bank PCL ranks worse than 69.94% 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 Bangkok Bank PCL's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:BBL-R'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.55 Med: 0.84 Max: 1.1
Current: 1.1
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Bangkok Bank PCL was 1.10. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 0.84.
BKK:BBL-R's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 69.94% of 1424
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs BKK:BBL-R: 1.10
Bangkok Bank PCL (BKK:BBL-R) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Bangkok Bank PCL Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Bangkok Bank PCL Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bangkok Bank PCL'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.
Bangkok Bank PCL Debt-to-Equity Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Bangkok Bank PCL'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.
Bangkok Bank PCL Debt-to-Equity vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Bangkok Bank PCL's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bangkok Bank PCL'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.
Bangkok Bank PCL (BKK:BBL-R) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.10 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Bangkok Bank PCL and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 0.84. Over the past decade, Bangkok Bank PCL's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.55 to 1.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Bangkok Bank PCL ranks #996 out of 1424 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 69.9%.
Is Bangkok Bank PCL's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Bangkok Bank PCL's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.10 is 31% above median its 10-year median of 0.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 1.10. The Banks industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Bangkok Bank PCL's value of 1.10 is 96.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bangkok Bank PCL ranks #996 out of 1424 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bangkok Bank PCL has a GF Score™ of 50/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bangkok Bank PCL's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Bangkok Bank PCL ranks #996 out of 1424 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Bangkok Bank PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Bangkok Bank PCL's value of 1.10 is 96.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Bangkok Bank PCL's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.55 to 1.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.84 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Bangkok Bank PCL 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 Banks company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Banks companies is 0.56, based on 1,424 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. Bangkok Bank PCL's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.10 is 96.4% 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 Bangkok Bank PCL and its competitors. For the Banks 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. Bangkok Bank PCL's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.10, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 0.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bangkok Bank PCL stock overvalued right now?
Bangkok Bank PCL (BKK:BBL-R) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 1.10. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿138.77, compared to a current price of ฿168.63 — trading 21.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.10, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 0.84 and 96.4% above the Banks industry median of 0.56. Bangkok Bank PCL's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Bangkok Bank PCL (BKK:BBL-R), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.10 as of Mar. 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 Bangkok Bank PCL (BKK:BBL-R) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bangkok Bank PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿168.63 is trading 21.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿138.77.
Key valuation signals for BKK:BBL-R:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.10 (31% above median its 10-year median of 0.84)
GF Value™: ฿138.77 vs. price of ฿168.63 (21.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 96.4% above the Banks median (#996 of 1424)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:BBL-R stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bangkok Bank PCL is a Thai commercial bank with some international exposure. The bank's operaing segments are: Domestic banking, International banking, Investment banking, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Domestic banking segment, which provides financial services in domestic market. The main products and services offered under this segment are loans, deposits, trade finance, remittances and payments, electronic services, credit cards, debit cards and other related financial services. The International banking segment provides financial services through overseas branches and subsidiaries, and the Investment banking segment provides project services, corporate finance services, financial advisory services, securities business services, etc.
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