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Black Rock Coffee BarBRCB +1.17%10 Debt-to-Equity is 3.64 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 3.62. GuruFocus rates BRCB with a GF Score™ of 10/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 318 Restaurants companies, Black Rock Coffee Bar ranks worse than 88.68% 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 Black Rock Coffee Bar's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BRCB'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -51.75 Med: 3.62 Max: 5.94
Current: 3.64
During the past 3 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Black Rock Coffee Bar was 5.94. The lowest was -51.75. And the median was 3.62.
BRCB's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 88.68% of 318
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.905
vs BRCB: 3.64
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.
Black Rock Coffee Bar Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Black Rock Coffee Bar Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Black Rock Coffee Bar'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.
BRCB vs RICK, VENU, RRGB: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Black Rock Coffee Bar'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.
Black Rock Coffee Bar Debt-to-Equity vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Black Rock Coffee Bar's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Black Rock Coffee Bar'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.
Black Rock Coffee Bar (BRCB) has a Debt-to-Equity of 3.64 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Black Rock Coffee Bar and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Black Rock Coffee Bar ranks #282 out of 318 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 88.7%.
Is Black Rock Coffee Bar's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Black Rock Coffee Bar's current Debt-to-Equity of 3.64 is near median its 10-year median of 3.62. The Restaurants industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.91. Black Rock Coffee Bar's value of 3.64 is 302.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Black Rock Coffee Bar ranks #282 out of 318 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Black Rock Coffee Bar has a GF Score™ of 10/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Black Rock Coffee Bar's Debt-to-Equity compare to RICK and VENU?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Black Rock Coffee Bar ranks #282 out of 318 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Black Rock Coffee Bar in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.91. Black Rock Coffee Bar's value of 3.64 is 302.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.62 vs. the industry median of 0.91, Black Rock Coffee Bar 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 Restaurants company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Restaurants companies is 0.91, based on 318 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. Black Rock Coffee Bar's current Debt-to-Equity of 3.64 is 302.2% 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 Black Rock Coffee Bar and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Black Rock Coffee Bar's current Debt-to-Equity is 3.64, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Black Rock Coffee Bar stock overvalued right now?
Black Rock Coffee Bar (BRCB) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 3.64. The current Debt-to-Equity is 3.64, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.62 and 302.2% above the Restaurants industry median of 0.91. Black Rock Coffee Bar's overall GF Score™ is 10/100 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 Black Rock Coffee Bar (BRCB), the current Debt-to-Equity is 3.64 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.
Black Rock Coffee Bar Inc is an operator of guest-centric, drive-thru coffee bars offering premium caffeinated beverages and an elevated in-store experience crafted by its engaging baristas. The company offers wide variety of coffee from classic espresso-based drinks such as Lattes, Americanos, and Cappuccinos, as well as signature creations like the Caramel Blondie, Mexican Mocha, and Blackout. It offers a variety of savory and sweet items, including breakfast burritos, sausage cheddar sandwiches, banana bread, and glazed donut holes.
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