DBMG (DBM Global) Debt-to-Equity: 0.11 (As of Dec. 2013)

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What is DBM Global Debt-to-Equity?

DBM Global DBMG +7.14% Debt-to-Equity is 0.11 as of Dec. 2013.

DBM Global's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 was $2.7 Mil. DBM Global's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 was $9.2 Mil. DBM Global's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 was $104.0 Mil. DBM Global's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 was 0.11.

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 DBM Global's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

DBMG's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked *
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 0.41
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-Equity only.

DBM Global  (OTCPK:DBMG) 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.

Be Aware

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.

DBM Global Debt-to-Equity Related Terms

DBM Global Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DBM Global'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.

DBM Global Debt-to-Equity Chart

DBM Global Annual Data
Trend Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.08 0.03 0.63 0.31 0.11

DBM Global Semi-Annual Data
Dec96 Dec97 Dec98 Dec99 Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13
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 0.08 0.03 0.63 0.31 0.11

DBM Global Debt-to-Equity Competitor Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, DBM Global'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.

DBM Global Debt-to-Equity vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, DBM Global's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where DBM Global's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


DBM Global Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

DBM Global's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2013 is calculated as

Debt to Equity=Total Debt / Total Stockholders Equity
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Stockholders Equity
=(2.663 + 9.166) / 103.975
=0.11

DBM Global's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 is calculated as

Debt to Equity=Total Debt / Total Stockholders Equity
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Stockholders Equity
=(2.663 + 9.166) / 103.975
=0.11

* 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 0.11 mean?
DBM Global (DBMG) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.11 as of Dec. 2013. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on DBM Global and its competitors.
Is DBM Global's Debt-to-Equity too high?
DBM Global's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.11. The Construction industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. DBM Global's value of 0.11 is 73.2% below this industry median.
How does DBM Global's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
DBM Global's Debt-to-Equity of 0.11 can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. DBM Global's value of 0.11 is 73.2% 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 a Construction company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Construction companies is 0.41, based on 1,612 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. DBM Global's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.11 is 73.2% 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 DBM Global and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DBM Global's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DBM Global stock overvalued right now?
DBM Global (DBMG) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.11. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.11 and 73.2% below the Construction industry median of 0.41. 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 DBM Global (DBMG), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.11 as of Dec. 2013. 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.

DBM Global Business Description

Address 3020 E Camelback Road, Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85016
DBM Global Inc is a United States-based company engaged in providing construction and superior asset management solutions. It offers integrated steel construction services from a single source and professional services that include design-assist, design-build, engineering, BIM participation, 3D steel modeling/detailing, fabrication, and advanced field erection. The portfolio of the companies includes Schuff Steel Company, Schuff Steel Management Company, PDC, BDS VirCon and Aitken Manufacturing.