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Taurus ArmasBSP:TASA3 +0.59%60 Debt-to-Equity is 0.72 as of Mar. 2026, which is 64% above its 10-year median of 0.44. GuruFocus rates BSP:TASA3 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of R$7.44 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 314 Aerospace & Defense companies, Taurus Armas ranks worse than 74.84% 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 Taurus Armas's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:TASA3'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.7 Med: 0.44 Max: 20.5
Current: 0.72
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Taurus Armas was 20.50. The lowest was -5.70. And the median was 0.44.
BSP:TASA3's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 74.84% of 314
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.335
vs BSP:TASA3: 0.72
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.
Taurus Armas Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Taurus Armas Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Taurus Armas'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:TASA3 vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Taurus Armas'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.
Taurus Armas Debt-to-Equity vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Taurus Armas's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taurus Armas'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.
Taurus Armas (BSP:TASA3) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.72 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Taurus Armas and its competitors. This is 64% above median its historical median of 0.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Taurus Armas ranks #235 out of 314 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 74.8%.
Is Taurus Armas' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Taurus Armas' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.72 is 64% above median its 10-year median of 0.44. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.34. Taurus Armas' value of 0.72 is 114.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taurus Armas ranks #235 out of 314 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Taurus Armas has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taurus Armas' Debt-to-Equity compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Taurus Armas ranks #235 out of 314 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Taurus Armas in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.34. Taurus Armas' value of 0.72 is 114.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.44 vs. the industry median of 0.34, Taurus Armas 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.34, based on 314 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. Taurus Armas's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.72 is 114.9% 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 Taurus Armas and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taurus Armas's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.72, which is 64% above median its own 10-year median of 0.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taurus Armas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taurus Armas (BSP:TASA3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$7.44, compared to a current price of R$5.09 — trading 31.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.72, which is 64% above median its 10-year median of 0.44 and 114.9% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.34. Taurus Armas' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 8 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 Taurus Armas (BSP:TASA3), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.72 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 Taurus Armas (BSP:TASA3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taurus Armas stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$5.09 is trading 31.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$7.44.
GuruFocus considers Taurus Armas to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:TASA3:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.72 (64% above median its 10-year median of 0.44)
GF Value™: R$7.44 vs. price of R$5.09 (31.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 114.9% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#235 of 314)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:TASA3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taurus Armas SA is engaged in the manufacturing of small firearms and related products. The company has two main operating segments: Firearms and Accessories, Helmets, and Other. The Firearms and Accessories segment includes the production of firearms and related components, including Metal Injection Molding (MIM) operations, which are integrated into this segment. The Helmets segment is involved in the manufacturing of helmets through injection, coating, sewing, and assembly processes. It has three manufacturing plants, two in Brazil, located in the States of Rio Grande do Sul and Parana, and another in Bainbridge, Georgia, United States. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Firearms and Accessories segment.
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