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ABM IndustriesFRA:AB4 74 Debt-to-Equity is 1.13 as of Apr. 2026, which is 49% above its 10-year median of 0.76. GuruFocus rates FRA:AB4 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €46.85. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 955 Business Services companies, ABM Industries ranks worse than 79.27% 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 ABM Industries's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:AB4'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23 Med: 0.76 Max: 1.13
Current: 1.13
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of ABM Industries was 1.13. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.76.
FRA:AB4's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 79.27% of 955
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.33
vs FRA:AB4: 1.13
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.
ABM Industries Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
ABM Industries Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ABM Industries'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.
FRA:AB4 vs MMS, CMPR, CBZ: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, ABM Industries'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.
ABM Industries Debt-to-Equity vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, ABM Industries's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ABM Industries'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.
ABM Industries (FRA:AB4) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.13 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on ABM Industries and its competitors. This is 49% above median its historical median of 0.76. Over the past decade, ABM Industries' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.23 to 1.13. According to the industry distribution chart, ABM Industries ranks #757 out of 955 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 79.3%.
Is ABM Industries' Debt-to-Equity too high?
ABM Industries' current Debt-to-Equity of 1.13 is 49% above median its 10-year median of 0.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 1.13. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. ABM Industries' value of 1.13 is 242.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ABM Industries ranks #757 out of 955 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ABM Industries has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ABM Industries' Debt-to-Equity compare to MMS and CMPR?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, ABM Industries ranks #757 out of 955 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places ABM Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. ABM Industries' value of 1.13 is 242.4% above this benchmark. Historically, ABM Industries' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.23 to 1.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.76 vs. the industry median of 0.33, ABM Industries 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 Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Business Services companies is 0.33, based on 955 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. ABM Industries's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.13 is 242.4% 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 ABM Industries and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ABM Industries's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.13, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 0.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ABM Industries stock overvalued right now?
ABM Industries (FRA:AB4) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 1.13. The stock's GF Value™ is €46.85, compared to a current price of €42.00 — trading 10.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.13, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 0.76 and 242.4% above the Business Services industry median of 0.33. ABM Industries' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 8 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 ABM Industries (FRA:AB4), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.13 as of Apr. 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 ABM Industries (FRA:AB4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABM Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €42.00 is trading 10.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €46.85.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AB4:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.13 (49% above median its 10-year median of 0.76)
GF Value™: €46.85 vs. price of €42.00 (10.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 242.4% above the Business Services median (#757 of 955)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AB4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ABM Industries Inc is a provider of integrated facility solutions. It offers its solutions through five segments: Business and Industry, Manufacturing and Distribution, Education, Aviation and Technical solutions. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the business and industry segment, which encompasses janitorial, facilities engineering, and parking services for commercial real estate properties and sports and entertainment venues, hospitals, as well as vehicle maintenance and other services to rental car providers. The company mainly operates in the United States of America.
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