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Big TechnologiesCHIX:BIGL 60 Debt-to-Equity is 0.02 as of Dec. 2025, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 0.01. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BIGL with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,244 Software companies, Big Technologies ranks better than 91.44% 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 Technologies's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:BIGl'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.01 Max: 0.24
Current: 0.02
During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Big Technologies was 0.24. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.01.
CHIX:BIGl's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 91.44% of 2244
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.19
vs CHIX:BIGl: 0.02
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.
Big Technologies Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Big Technologies Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Big Technologies'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.
CHIX:BIGL vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Big Technologies'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 Technologies Debt-to-Equity vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Big Technologies's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Big Technologies'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 Technologies (CHIX:BIGL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Big Technologies and its competitors. This is 100% above median its historical median of 0.01. Over the past decade, Big Technologies' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Big Technologies ranks #192 out of 2244 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 8.6%.
Is Big Technologies' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Big Technologies' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.24. The Software industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.19. Big Technologies' value of 0.02 is 89.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Big Technologies ranks #192 out of 2244 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Big Technologies has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Big Technologies' Debt-to-Equity compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Big Technologies ranks #192 out of 2244 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Big Technologies in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.19. Big Technologies' value of 0.02 is 89.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Big Technologies' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.01 vs. the industry median of 0.19, Big Technologies 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 Software company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Software companies is 0.19, based on 2,244 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 Technologies's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 is 89.5% 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 Technologies and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Big Technologies's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 0.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Big Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Big Technologies (CHIX:BIGL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.25, compared to a current price of £1.00 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.01 and 89.5% below the Software industry median of 0.19. Big Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 3 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 Technologies (CHIX:BIGL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Technologies (CHIX:BIGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Big Technologies stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.00 is trading 20% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.25.
GuruFocus considers Big Technologies to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:BIGL:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.02 (100% above median its 10-year median of 0.01)
GF Value™: £1.25 vs. price of £1.00 (20% below fair value)
Industry Position: 89.5% below the Software median (#192 of 2244)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:BIGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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