Botswana Telecommunications (BOT:BTCL) Debt-to-Equity: 0.00 (As of . 20)

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BOT:BTCL Botswana Telecommunications Corp Ltd BOT:BTCL
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What is Botswana Telecommunications Debt-to-Equity?

Botswana Telecommunications BOT:BTCL 43 Debt-to-Equity is 0.00 as of . 20. GuruFocus rates BOT:BTCL with a GF Score™ of 43/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 325 Telecommunication Services companies, Botswana Telecommunications ranks worse than 307692% on this metric.

Botswana Telecommunications's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in . 20 was BWP0.00 Mil. Botswana Telecommunications's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in . 20 was BWP0.00 Mil. Botswana Telecommunications's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in . 20 was BWP0.00 Mil.

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 Botswana Telecommunications's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

BOT:BTCL's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 0.59
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-Equity only.

Botswana Telecommunications  (BOT:BTCL) 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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Botswana Telecommunications Debt-to-Equity Related Terms

Botswana Telecommunications Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Botswana Telecommunications'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.

Botswana Telecommunications Debt-to-Equity Chart

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BOT:BTCL vs : Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Botswana Telecommunications'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.

Botswana Telecommunications Debt-to-Equity vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Botswana Telecommunications's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Botswana Telecommunications Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Botswana Telecommunications's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in . 20 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
=( + ) / N/A
=N/A

Botswana Telecommunications's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in . 20 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
=( + ) /
=N/A

* 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 0.00 mean?
Botswana Telecommunications (BOT:BTCL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.00 as of . 20. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Botswana Telecommunications and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Botswana Telecommunications ranks #999999 out of 325 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is Botswana Telecommunications' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Botswana Telecommunications' current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Botswana Telecommunications ranks #999999 out of 325 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Botswana Telecommunications has a GF Score™ of 43/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Botswana Telecommunications' Debt-to-Equity compare to ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Botswana Telecommunications ranks #999999 out of 325 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Botswana Telecommunications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.59. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.59, based on 325 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 Botswana Telecommunications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Botswana Telecommunications'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 Botswana Telecommunications stock overvalued right now?
Botswana Telecommunications (BOT:BTCL) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.00. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. Botswana Telecommunications' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Botswana Telecommunications (BOT:BTCL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00 as of . 20. 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.

Botswana Telecommunications Business Description

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Address Plot 50350, Megaleng House, Khama Crescent, P.O. Box 700, Gaborone, BWA
Botswana Telecommunications Corp Ltd is a Botswana- based telecommunication company. The company is a converged telecommunications operator offering Fixed (voice and data), Mobile (voice and data) and Digital Solutions to consumers, enterprises and other licensed service providers.
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