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Barnwell IndustriesBRN 27 Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.01. GuruFocus rates BRN with a GF Score™ of 27/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 809 Oil & Gas companies, Barnwell Industries ranks better than 99.88% 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 Barnwell Industries's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BRN'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.25 Med: 0.01 Max: 0.15
Current: 0.01
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Barnwell Industries was 0.15. The lowest was -0.25. And the median was 0.01.
BRN's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 99.88% of 809
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.44
vs BRN: 0.01
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Barnwell Industries Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Barnwell Industries Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Barnwell Industries'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.
BRN vs NRIS, GULTU, TPET: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Barnwell Industries'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.
Barnwell Industries Debt-to-Equity vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Barnwell Industries's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barnwell Industries'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.
Barnwell Industries (BRN) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Barnwell Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Barnwell Industries ranks #1 out of 809 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Barnwell Industries' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Barnwell Industries' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is near median its 10-year median of 0.01. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.44. Barnwell Industries' value of 0.01 is 97.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Barnwell Industries ranks #1 out of 809 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Barnwell Industries has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barnwell Industries' Debt-to-Equity compare to NRIS and GULTU?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Barnwell Industries ranks #1 out of 809 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Barnwell Industries in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.44. Barnwell Industries' value of 0.01 is 97.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.01 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Barnwell Industries has consistently been below 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Oil & Gas companies is 0.44, based on 809 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. Barnwell Industries's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is 97.7% below 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 Barnwell Industries and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barnwell Industries's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barnwell Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barnwell Industries (BRN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.89, compared to a current price of $0.97 — trading 9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.01 and 97.7% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.44. Barnwell Industries' overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 4 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 Barnwell Industries (BRN), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 as of Jun. 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 Barnwell Industries (BRN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barnwell Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.97 is trading 9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.89.
GuruFocus considers Barnwell Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BRN:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.01 (near median its 10-year median of 0.01)
GF Value™: $0.89 vs. price of $0.97 (9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 97.7% below the Oil & Gas median (#1 of 809)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BRN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Barnwell Industries Inc is an oil and gas company engaged in the acquisition, development, production, and sale of crude oil and natural gas. The Company operates through two segments: the Oil and Natural Gas segment, which focuses on oil and natural gas development, production, acquisitions, and sales in the United States and Canada; and the Land Investment segment, which owns leasehold land interests in Hawaii. The Company generates the majority of its revenue from the Oil and Natural Gas segment. The company operates in two geographic regions, the United States and Canada, with Canada contributing the majority of revenue.
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