BSTK (Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination Products) Debt-to-Equity: 0.10 (As of Dec. 2015)

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What is Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination Products Debt-to-Equity?

Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination Products BSTK Debt-to-Equity is 0.10 as of Dec. 2015.

Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination Products's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2015 was $0.03 Mil. Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination Products's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2015 was $0.00 Mil. Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination Products's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2015 was $0.34 Mil. Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination Products's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2015 was 0.10.

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 Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination Products's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

BSTK's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked *
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 0.28
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-Equity only.

Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination Products  (OTCPK:BSTK) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


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Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination Products Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination Products Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination Products'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.

Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination Products Debt-to-Equity Chart

Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination Products Annual Data
Trend Dec96 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15
Debt-to-Equity
1.88 0.20 0.14 0.14 0.10

Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination Products Quarterly Data
Mar96 Jun96 Sep96 Dec96 Mar97 Jun97 Sep97 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15
Debt-to-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.14 0.10 0.12 0.13 0.10

BSTK vs CHEV, DCFCQ, KRFG: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination Products'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.


Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination Products Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination Products's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination Products's Debt-to-Equity falls into.



Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination Products Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination Products's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2015 is calculated as

Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination Products's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2015 is calculated as

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Equity →
What does a Debt-to-Equity of 0.10 mean?
Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination Products (BSTK) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.10 as of Dec. 2015. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination Products and its competitors.
Is Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination Products' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination Products' current Debt-to-Equity is 0.10. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination Products' value of 0.10 is 64.3% below this industry median.
How does Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination Products' Debt-to-Equity compare to CHEV and DCFCQ?
Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination Products' Debt-to-Equity of 0.10 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination Products' value of 0.10 is 64.3% below this benchmark. 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Industrial Products companies is 0.28, based on 2,685 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. Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination Products's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.10 is 64.3% 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 Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination Products and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination Products's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination Products stock overvalued right now?
Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination Products (BSTK) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.10. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.10 and 64.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 0.28. 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 Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination Products (BSTK), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.10 as of Dec. 2015. 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.

Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination Products Business Description

Address 1145 Franklin Street, Duxbury, MA, USA, 02332
Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination Products Inc is engaged in the Design and manufacture micro circuit LEDs. The company develops and manufactures ultra-thin micro circuit-based LED lighting devices designed for waterproof and shockproof performance. Its products are used in applications such as military and law enforcement, outdoor recreation, marine, medical devices, and insect repelling. The company also designs and manufactures many other lighting products under its own brand.