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BrightView HoldingsBV +0.09%74 Debt-to-Equity is 0.55 as of Jun. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 0.94. GuruFocus rates BV with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.52 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 954 Business Services companies, BrightView Holdings ranks worse than 60.59% 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 BrightView Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BV'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49 Med: 0.94 Max: 2.3
Current: 0.52
During the past 11 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of BrightView Holdings was 2.30. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 0.94.
BV's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 60.59% of 954
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.33
vs BV: 0.52
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.
BrightView Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
BrightView Holdings Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BrightView Holdings'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.
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, BrightView Holdings'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.
BrightView Holdings Debt-to-Equity vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, BrightView Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BrightView Holdings'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.
BrightView Holdings (BV) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.55 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on BrightView Holdings and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 0.94. Over the past decade, BrightView Holdings' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.49 to 2.30. According to the industry distribution chart, BrightView Holdings ranks #578 out of 954 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 60.6%.
Is BrightView Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
BrightView Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.55 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 0.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 2.30. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. BrightView Holdings' value of 0.55 is 66.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BrightView Holdings ranks #578 out of 954 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BrightView Holdings has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BrightView Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to LZ and RHLD?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, BrightView Holdings ranks #578 out of 954 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places BrightView Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. BrightView Holdings' value of 0.55 is 66.7% above this benchmark. Historically, BrightView Holdings' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.49 to 2.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.94 vs. the industry median of 0.33, BrightView Holdings 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 Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Business Services companies is 0.33, based on 954 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. BrightView Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.55 is 66.7% 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 BrightView Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BrightView Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.55, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 0.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BrightView Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BrightView Holdings (BV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.52, compared to a current price of $11.51 — trading 14.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.55, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 0.94 and 66.7% above the Business Services industry median of 0.33. BrightView Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 BrightView Holdings (BV), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.55 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 BrightView Holdings (BV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BrightView Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.51 is trading 14.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.52.
GuruFocus considers BrightView Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BV:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.55 (41% below median its 10-year median of 0.94)
GF Value™: $13.52 vs. price of $11.51 (14.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 66.7% above the Business Services median (#578 of 954)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BrightView Holdings Inc is a provider of commercial landscaping services in the United States. The company provides commercial landscaping services, landscape maintenance, and enhancements to tree care and landscape development. It operates through two segments namely Maintenance Services, and Development Services. The Maintenance Services are self-performed through a national branch network and are route-based in nature. It includes mowing, gardening, mulching and snow removal, water management etc. And Development Services are comprised of sophisticated design, coordination, and installation of landscapes at recognizable corporate, athletic, and university complexes. The company generates a majority of its revenue from Maintenance Services.
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