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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.
BSP:ARML3'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.68 Med: 1.97 Max: 3.56
Current: 2.5
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos was 3.56. The lowest was 0.68. And the median was 1.97.
BSP:ARML3's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 91.34% of 958
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.33
vs BSP:ARML3: 2.50
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.
Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos Debt-to-Equity Chart
BSP:ARML3 vs URI, SUNB, AER: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos'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.
Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos Debt-to-Equity vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos'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.
Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos (BSP:ARML3) has a Debt-to-Equity of 2.50 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 1.97. Over the past decade, Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.68 to 3.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos ranks #875 out of 958 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 91.3%.
Is Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos' current Debt-to-Equity of 2.50 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 1.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 3.56. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos' value of 2.50 is 657.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos ranks #875 out of 958 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos' Debt-to-Equity compare to URI and SUNB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos ranks #875 out of 958 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos' value of 2.50 is 657.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.68 to 3.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.97 vs. the industry median of 0.33, Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos 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 Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Business Services companies is 0.33, based on 958 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. Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.50 is 657.6% 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 Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos's current Debt-to-Equity is 2.50, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 1.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos (BSP:ARML3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$9.34, compared to a current price of R$3.56 — trading 61.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 2.50, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 1.97 and 657.6% above the Business Services industry median of 0.33. Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 7 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 Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos (BSP:ARML3), the current Debt-to-Equity is 2.50 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.
Is Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos (BSP:ARML3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$3.56 is trading 61.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$9.34.
GuruFocus considers Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:ARML3:
Debt-to-Equity: 2.50 (27% above median its 10-year median of 1.97)
GF Value™: R$9.34 vs. price of R$3.56 (61.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 657.6% above the Business Services median (#875 of 958)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:ARML3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos SA is engaged in offering machinery and equipment on a rental basis. Some of its equipment includes pavers, telescopic handlers, Compaction rollers, Motor graders, crawler tractors, excavators, and Loaders among others.
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