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 Life Assurance PCL's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:BLA-R's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked *
in the Insurance industry.
Industry Median: 0.21 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-Equity only.
Bangkok Life Assurance PCL (BKK:BLA-R) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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.
Bangkok Life Assurance PCL Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Bangkok Life Assurance PCL 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.
BKK:BLA-R vs AFL, MET, PRU: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Bangkok Life Assurance 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 Life Assurance PCL Debt-to-Equity vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Bangkok Life Assurance PCL's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bangkok Life Assurance 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 Life Assurance PCL (BKK:BLA-R) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Bangkok Life Assurance PCL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bangkok Life Assurance PCL ranks #999999 out of 406 companies in the Insurance industry.
Is Bangkok Life Assurance PCL's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Bangkok Life Assurance PCL's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Bangkok Life Assurance PCL ranks #999999 out of 406 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bangkok Life Assurance PCL has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bangkok Life Assurance PCL's Debt-to-Equity compare to AFL and MET?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Bangkok Life Assurance PCL ranks #999999 out of 406 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Bangkok Life Assurance PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. 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 Insurance company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Insurance companies is 0.21, based on 406 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 Bangkok Life Assurance PCL and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bangkok Life Assurance PCL's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bangkok Life Assurance PCL stock overvalued right now?
Bangkok Life Assurance PCL (BKK:BLA-R) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.00. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿17.29, compared to a current price of ฿19.39 — trading 12.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. Bangkok Life Assurance PCL's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 6 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 Life Assurance PCL (BKK:BLA-R), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00 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 Life Assurance PCL (BKK:BLA-R) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bangkok Life Assurance PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿19.39 is trading 12.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿17.29.
Key valuation signals for BKK:BLA-R:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.00
GF Value™: ฿17.29 vs. price of ฿19.39 (12.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:BLA-R stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bangkok Life Assurance PCL is a Thai financial services group engaged in life insurance services. Its product portfolio contains life insurance, general insurance, mutual funds, credit protection plans, home loans, and bancassurance products, serving both individuals and corporations. The company, along with its subsidiaries, operates its core business in a single segment, which is the life insurance business, and in a single geographic area, which is Thailand.
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