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Close Brothers GroupCBGPF 58 Debt-to-Equity is 1.29 as of Jan. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 1.73. GuruFocus rates CBGPF with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.24. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,423 Banks companies, Close Brothers Group ranks worse than 74.28% 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 Close Brothers Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CBGPF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.26 Med: 1.73 Max: 2.06
Current: 1.29
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Close Brothers Group was 2.06. The lowest was 1.26. And the median was 1.73.
CBGPF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 74.28% of 1423
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs CBGPF: 1.29
Close Brothers Group (OTCPK:CBGPF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Close Brothers Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Close Brothers Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Close Brothers 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 Banks - Regional subindustry, Close Brothers 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.
Close Brothers Group Debt-to-Equity vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Close Brothers Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Close Brothers 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.
Close Brothers Group (CBGPF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.29 as of Jan. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Close Brothers Group and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 1.73. Over the past decade, Close Brothers Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.26 to 2.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Close Brothers Group ranks #1057 out of 1423 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 74.3%.
Is Close Brothers Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Close Brothers Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.29 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 1.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.26 to a high of 2.06. The Banks industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Close Brothers Group's value of 1.29 is 130.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Close Brothers Group ranks #1057 out of 1423 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Close Brothers Group has a GF Score™ of 58/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Close Brothers Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to PNC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Close Brothers Group ranks #1057 out of 1423 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Close Brothers Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Close Brothers Group's value of 1.29 is 130.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Close Brothers Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.26 to 2.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.73 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Close Brothers Group 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 Banks company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Banks companies is 0.56, based on 1,423 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. Close Brothers Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.29 is 130.4% 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 Close Brothers Group and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Close Brothers Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.29, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 1.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Close Brothers Group stock overvalued right now?
Close Brothers Group (CBGPF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 1.29. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.24, compared to a current price of $7.20 — trading 15.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.29, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 1.73 and 130.4% above the Banks industry median of 0.56. Close Brothers Group's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 2 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 Close Brothers Group (CBGPF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.29 as of Jan. 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 Close Brothers Group (CBGPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Close Brothers Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $7.20 is trading 15.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.24.
Key valuation signals for CBGPF:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.29 (25% below median its 10-year median of 1.73)
GF Value™: $6.24 vs. price of $7.20 (15.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 130.4% above the Banks median (#1057 of 1423)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CBGPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Close Brothers Group PLC is a banking group that provides lending, deposit-taking, and securities trading services. The group mostly offers services to small businesses and individuals in the United Kingdom. Its operating segments are: Commercial, Retail, and Property. Maximum revenue is generated from its Commercial segment, which mainly offers specialist and predominantly secured lending principally to the SME market. The Retail segment provides intermediated finance through motor dealers, motor finance brokers, and insurance brokers, and savings products for individuals and corporates; and the Property segment offers residential development finance to established UK property developers, funding for commercial properties, and bridging and refurbishment loans.
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