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Brava EnergiaBSP:BRAV3 -2.07%68 Debt-to-Equity is 1.74 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 1.53. GuruFocus rates BSP:BRAV3 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of R$20.07 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 798 Oil & Gas companies, Brava Energia ranks worse than 84.71% 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 Brava Energia's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:BRAV3'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 1.53 Max: 2.27
Current: 1.74
During the past 10 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Brava Energia was 2.27. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 1.53.
BSP:BRAV3's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 84.71% of 798
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs BSP:BRAV3: 1.74
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Brava Energia Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Brava Energia Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Brava Energia'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:BRAV3 vs COP, EOG, FANG: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Brava Energia'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.
Brava Energia Debt-to-Equity vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Brava Energia's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brava Energia'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.
Brava Energia (BSP:BRAV3) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.74 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Brava Energia and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 1.53. Over the past decade, Brava Energia's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 2.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Brava Energia ranks #676 out of 798 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 84.7%.
Is Brava Energia's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Brava Energia's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.74 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 1.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 2.27. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Brava Energia's value of 1.74 is 278.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brava Energia ranks #676 out of 798 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Brava Energia has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brava Energia's Debt-to-Equity compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Brava Energia ranks #676 out of 798 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Brava Energia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Brava Energia's value of 1.74 is 278.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Brava Energia's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 2.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.53 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Brava Energia 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Oil & Gas companies is 0.46, based on 798 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. Brava Energia's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.74 is 278.3% 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 Brava Energia and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brava Energia's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.74, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 1.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brava Energia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brava Energia (BSP:BRAV3) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$20.07, compared to a current price of R$20.39 — trading 1.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.74, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 1.53 and 278.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.46. Brava Energia's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 12 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 Brava Energia (BSP:BRAV3), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.74 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 Brava Energia (BSP:BRAV3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brava Energia stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$20.39 is trading 1.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$20.07.
GuruFocus considers Brava Energia to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:BRAV3:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.74 (14% above median its 10-year median of 1.53)
GF Value™: R$20.07 vs. price of R$20.39 (1.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 278.3% above the Oil & Gas median (#676 of 798)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:BRAV3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brava Energia SA is engaged in the oil and gas sector with a focus on the redevelopment of mature production fields located onshore, in shallow waters, and offshore. The company operates in the following business segments: Exploration and Production (E&P), Mid and Downstream, and Corporate and other businesses. Maximum revenue is generated from the Exploration and Production segment, which includes oil and gas exploration and production activities in Brazil, including production development. This segment generates revenue mainly from the sale of oil and gas. The Mid and Downstream segment includes the activities of refining, logistics, transportation, acquisition, and export of crude oil, as well as the purchase and sale of oil and gas derivatives in Brazil.
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