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Anima HoldingBSP:ANIM3 +9.16%78 Debt-to-Equity is 2.47 as of Jun. 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 1.82. GuruFocus rates BSP:ANIM3 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of R$3.82 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 224 Education companies, Anima Holding ranks worse than 94.2% 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 Anima Holding's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:ANIM3'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36 Med: 1.82 Max: 2.48
Current: 2.47
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Anima Holding was 2.48. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 1.82.
BSP:ANIM3's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 94.2% of 224
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 0.295
vs BSP:ANIM3: 2.47
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.
Anima Holding Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Anima Holding Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Anima Holding'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.
BSP:ANIM3 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Anima Holding'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.
Anima Holding Debt-to-Equity vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Anima Holding's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Anima Holding'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.
Anima Holding (BSP:ANIM3) has a Debt-to-Equity of 2.47 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Anima Holding and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 1.82. Over the past decade, Anima Holding's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.36 to 2.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Anima Holding ranks #211 out of 224 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 94.2%.
Is Anima Holding's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Anima Holding's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.47 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 1.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 2.48. The Education industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.30. Anima Holding's value of 2.47 is 737.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Anima Holding ranks #211 out of 224 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Anima Holding has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Anima Holding's Debt-to-Equity compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Anima Holding ranks #211 out of 224 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Anima Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.30. Anima Holding's value of 2.47 is 737.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Anima Holding's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.36 to 2.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.82 vs. the industry median of 0.30, Anima Holding 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 an Education company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Education companies is 0.30, based on 224 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. Anima Holding's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.47 is 737.3% 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 Anima Holding and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Anima Holding's current Debt-to-Equity is 2.47, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 1.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Anima Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anima Holding (BSP:ANIM3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$3.82, compared to a current price of R$2.74 — trading 28.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 2.47, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 1.82 and 737.3% above the Education industry median of 0.30. Anima Holding's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 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 Anima Holding (BSP:ANIM3), the current Debt-to-Equity is 2.47 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 Anima Holding (BSP:ANIM3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anima Holding stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$2.74 is trading 28.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$3.82.
GuruFocus considers Anima Holding to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:ANIM3:
Debt-to-Equity: 2.47 (36% above median its 10-year median of 1.82)
GF Value™: R$3.82 vs. price of R$2.74 (28.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 737.3% above the Education median (#211 of 224)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:ANIM3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Anima Holding SA operates as a private higher education organization in Brazil. Its Education segment consists of activities performed by the subsidiaries engaged in the provision of education services by offering elementary school and high school courses, college degrees, and professional specialization courses. The Other businesses consist of activities performed by the subsidiaries including forums, seminars, specialization courses, in-company courses, publishing books, and magazines specifically focused on management and business, preparatory courses for the Brazilian Bar exam, and analysis.
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