FBCD (FBC Holding) Debt-to-Equity: -0.18 (As of Apr. 2013)

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What is FBC Holding Debt-to-Equity?

FBC Holding FBCD Debt-to-Equity is -0.18 as of Apr. 2013.

FBC Holding's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2013 was $0.78 Mil. FBC Holding's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2013 was $0.00 Mil. FBC Holding's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2013 was $-4.43 Mil. FBC Holding's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2013 was -0.18.

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 FBC Holding's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

FBCD's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked *
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: 0.56
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-Equity only.

FBC Holding  (OTCPK:FBCD) 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.

FBC Holding Debt-to-Equity Related Terms

FBC Holding Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FBC Holding'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.

FBC Holding Debt-to-Equity Chart

FBC Holding Annual Data
Trend Jul06 Jul07 Jul08 Jul09 Jul10 Jul11 Jul12
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -1.07 -0.44 -0.55 -0.88 -0.57

FBC Holding Quarterly Data
Jul08 Oct08 Jan09 Apr09 Jul09 Oct09 Jan10 Apr10 Jul10 Oct10 Jan11 Apr11 Jul11 Oct11 Jan12 Apr12 Jul12 Oct12 Jan13 Apr13
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.26 -0.57 -0.17 -0.19 -0.18

FBCD vs CEENF, NCAP, KSIX: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, FBC Holding'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.

FBC Holding Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, FBC Holding's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

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


FBC Holding Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

FBC Holding's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2012 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
=(2.245 + 0) / -3.969
=-0.57

FBC Holding's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 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
=(0.782 + 0) / -4.425
=-0.18

* 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 -0.18 mean?
FBC Holding (FBCD) has a Debt-to-Equity of -0.18 as of Apr. 2013. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on FBC Holding and its competitors.
Is FBC Holding's Debt-to-Equity too high?
FBC Holding's current Debt-to-Equity is -0.18.
How does FBC Holding's Debt-to-Equity compare to CEENF and NCAP?
FBC Holding's Debt-to-Equity of -0.18 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.56, based on 1,021 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. 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 FBC Holding and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical 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. FBC Holding's current Debt-to-Equity is -0.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FBC Holding stock overvalued right now?
FBC Holding (FBCD) has a current Debt-to-Equity of -0.18. The current Debt-to-Equity is -0.18. 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 FBC Holding (FBCD), the current Debt-to-Equity is -0.18 as of Apr. 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.

FBC Holding Business Description

Address 3111 West Chandler Boulevard, Unit 2120, Chandler, AZ, USA, 85226
FBC Holding Inc is a retailer of streetwear clothing, headwear, and accessories. It specializes in streetwear-style apparel, including shirts, jackets, hoodies, crewnecks, sweatpants, hats, and beanies.