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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.
The historical rank and industry rank for Banco Mercantil do Brasil's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:BMEB3'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41 Med: 1.21 Max: 3.79
Current: 3.45
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Banco Mercantil do Brasil was 3.79. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 1.21.
BSP:BMEB3's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 93.95% of 1422
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.58
vs BSP:BMEB3: 3.45
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.
Banco Mercantil do Brasil Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Banco Mercantil do Brasil 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.
Banco Mercantil do Brasil Debt-to-Equity Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Banco Mercantil do Brasil'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.
Banco Mercantil do Brasil Debt-to-Equity vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Banco Mercantil do Brasil's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Banco Mercantil do Brasil'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.
Banco Mercantil do Brasil (BSP:BMEB3) has a Debt-to-Equity of 3.45 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Banco Mercantil do Brasil and its competitors. This is 185% above median its historical median of 1.21. Over the past decade, Banco Mercantil do Brasil's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.41 to 3.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Banco Mercantil do Brasil ranks #1336 out of 1422 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 94%.
Is Banco Mercantil do Brasil's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Banco Mercantil do Brasil's current Debt-to-Equity of 3.45 is 185% above median its 10-year median of 1.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 3.79. The Banks industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.58. Banco Mercantil do Brasil's value of 3.45 is 494.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Banco Mercantil do Brasil ranks #1336 out of 1422 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Banco Mercantil do Brasil has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Banco Mercantil do Brasil's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Banco Mercantil do Brasil ranks #1336 out of 1422 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Banco Mercantil do Brasil in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.58. Banco Mercantil do Brasil's value of 3.45 is 494.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Banco Mercantil do Brasil's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.41 to 3.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.21 vs. the industry median of 0.58, Banco Mercantil do Brasil 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 Banks company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Banks companies is 0.58, based on 1,422 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. Banco Mercantil do Brasil's current Debt-to-Equity of 3.45 is 494.8% 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 Banco Mercantil do Brasil and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Banco Mercantil do Brasil's current Debt-to-Equity is 3.45, which is 185% above median its own 10-year median of 1.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Banco Mercantil do Brasil stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Banco Mercantil do Brasil (BSP:BMEB3) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$40.43, compared to a current price of R$49.10 — trading 21.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 3.45, which is 185% above median its 10-year median of 1.21 and 494.8% above the Banks industry median of 0.58. Banco Mercantil do Brasil's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Banco Mercantil do Brasil (BSP:BMEB3), the current Debt-to-Equity is 3.45 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 Banco Mercantil do Brasil (BSP:BMEB3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Banco Mercantil do Brasil stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$49.10 is trading 21.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$40.43.
GuruFocus considers Banco Mercantil do Brasil to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:BMEB3:
Debt-to-Equity: 3.45 (185% above median its 10-year median of 1.21)
GF Value™: R$40.43 vs. price of R$49.10 (21.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 494.8% above the Banks median (#1336 of 1422)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:BMEB3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Banco Mercantil do Brasil SA offers commercial banking services. It offers personal and corporate credit cards, lease financing, business financing services, Internet banking, and other financial services. The company offers checking and savings accounts, and time deposits and funds; payroll-deductible loans, personal loans, overdraft facilities, credit cards, and vehicle financing services; private pension, insurance, and capitalization products and services; and collection, payment of taxes and fees to individuals.
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