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Telecomunicacoes BrasileirasBSP:TELB3 -1.05%55 Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 as of Jun. 2026, which is 92% below its 10-year median of 0.12. GuruFocus rates BSP:TELB3 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of R$14.72 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 327 Telecommunication Services companies, Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras ranks better than 99.69% 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 Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:TELB3'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.55 Med: 0.12 Max: 8.08
Current: 0.01
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras was 8.08. The lowest was -0.55. And the median was 0.12.
BSP:TELB3's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 99.69% of 327
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.6
vs BSP:TELB3: 0.01
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.
Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras 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.
BSP:TELB3 vs VZ, TMUS, T: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras'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.
Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras Debt-to-Equity vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras'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.
Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras (BSP:TELB3) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras and its competitors. This is 92% below median its historical median of 0.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras ranks #1 out of 327 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 0.3%.
Is Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is 92% below median its 10-year median of 0.12. The Telecommunication Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.60. Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras' value of 0.01 is 98.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras ranks #1 out of 327 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras' Debt-to-Equity compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras ranks #1 out of 327 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.60. Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras' value of 0.01 is 98.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.12 vs. the industry median of 0.60, Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras has consistently been below 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.60, based on 327 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. Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is 98.3% below 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 Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01, which is 92% below median its own 10-year median of 0.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras (BSP:TELB3) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$14.72, compared to a current price of R$17.86 — trading 21.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01, which is 92% below median its 10-year median of 0.12 and 98.3% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.60. Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 9 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 Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras (BSP:TELB3), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 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 Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras (BSP:TELB3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$17.86 is trading 21.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$14.72.
GuruFocus considers Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:TELB3:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.01 (92% below median its 10-year median of 0.12)
GF Value™: R$14.72 vs. price of R$17.86 (21.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 98.3% below the Telecommunication Services median (#1 of 327)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:TELB3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras SA is a Brazil-based company. Along with its subsidiaries, the firm offers telecommunication services in the areas of fixed line and mobile communication and internet access services. Its product portfolio includes IP (Internet Protocol) Telebras, Telebras Point-to-Point, and Telebras MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) Network. The company also provides broadband services and infrastructure support services.
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