G4S Botswana (BOT:G4S) Debt-to-Equity: 0.00 (As of . 20)

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What is G4S Botswana Debt-to-Equity?

G4S Botswana BOT:G4S 39 Debt-to-Equity is 0.00 as of . 20. GuruFocus rates BOT:G4S with a GF Score™ of 39/100.

G4S Botswana's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in . 20 was BWP0.00 Mil. G4S Botswana's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in . 20 was BWP0.00 Mil. G4S Botswana'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 G4S Botswana's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

BOT:G4S's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 0.34
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-Equity only.

G4S Botswana  (BOT:G4S) 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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G4S Botswana Debt-to-Equity Related Terms

G4S Botswana Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for G4S Botswana'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.

G4S Botswana Debt-to-Equity Chart

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BOT:G4S vs : Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, G4S Botswana'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.

G4S Botswana Debt-to-Equity vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, G4S Botswana's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where G4S Botswana's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


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G4S Botswana Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

G4S Botswana'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

G4S Botswana'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?
G4S Botswana (BOT:G4S) 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 G4S Botswana and its competitors.
Is G4S Botswana's Debt-to-Equity too high?
G4S Botswana's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. Overall, G4S Botswana has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does G4S Botswana's Debt-to-Equity compare to ?
G4S Botswana's Debt-to-Equity of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.34. 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 Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Business Services companies is 0.34, based on 951 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 G4S Botswana and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. G4S Botswana'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 G4S Botswana stock overvalued right now?
G4S Botswana (BOT:G4S) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.00. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. G4S Botswana's overall GF Score™ is 39/100. 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 G4S Botswana (BOT:G4S), 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.

G4S Botswana Business Description

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Address Plot 20584, Western By-Pass, PO Box 1488, Gaborone, BWA
G4S Botswana Ltd is the international security solutions group, which specializes in outsourced business processes in sectors where security and safety risks are considered a strategic threat. Its services include Security Services, Cash solutions, Care and facilities management, and Consulting services.
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