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Big Yellow GroupBYLOF +1.74%75 Debt-to-Equity is 0.19 as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 0.24. GuruFocus rates BYLOF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 690 REITs companies, Big Yellow Group ranks better than 91.74% 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 Big Yellow Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BYLOF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16 Med: 0.24 Max: 0.37
Current: 0.19
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Big Yellow Group was 0.37. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.24.
BYLOF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 91.74% of 690
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.78
vs BYLOF: 0.19
Big Yellow Group (OTCPK:BYLOF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Big Yellow Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Big Yellow Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Big Yellow Group'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 REIT - Industrial subindustry, Big Yellow Group'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.
Big Yellow Group Debt-to-Equity vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Big Yellow Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Big Yellow Group'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.
Big Yellow Group (BYLOF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.19 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Big Yellow Group and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 0.24. Over the past decade, Big Yellow Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.16 to 0.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Big Yellow Group ranks #57 out of 690 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 8.3%.
Is Big Yellow Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Big Yellow Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.19 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 0.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 0.37. The REITs industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. Big Yellow Group's value of 0.19 is 75.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Big Yellow Group ranks #57 out of 690 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Big Yellow Group has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Big Yellow Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to PLD and PSA?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Big Yellow Group ranks #57 out of 690 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Big Yellow Group in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. Big Yellow Group's value of 0.19 is 75.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Big Yellow Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.16 to 0.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.24 vs. the industry median of 0.78, Big Yellow Group 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 REITs company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among REITs companies is 0.78, based on 690 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. Big Yellow Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.19 is 75.6% 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 Big Yellow Group and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Big Yellow Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.19, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 0.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Big Yellow Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Big Yellow Group (BYLOF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.17, compared to a current price of $11.70 — trading 17.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.19, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 0.24 and 75.6% below the REITs industry median of 0.78. Big Yellow Group's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 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 Big Yellow Group (BYLOF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.19 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 Big Yellow Group (BYLOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Big Yellow Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.70 is trading 17.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.17.
GuruFocus considers Big Yellow Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BYLOF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.19 (21% below median its 10-year median of 0.24)
GF Value™: $14.17 vs. price of $11.70 (17.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 75.6% below the REITs median (#57 of 690)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BYLOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Big Yellow Group PLC operates a portfolio of modern, purpose-built self-storage stores. The Group provides self storage solutions for domestic and business customers, including storage space, flexi offices, dedicated office space, delivery acceptance, forklifting, courier arrangement services, and the sale of boxes and packing materials. The Group operates Big Yellow stores and Armadillo stores across the United Kingdom, with a focus on London and the South East. The Group operates in one segment, the provision of self-storage and related services.
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