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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.
HAM:CBA'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.11 Max: 0.34
Current: 0.02
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Brilliance China Automotive Holdings was 0.34. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.11.
HAM:CBA's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 96.05% of 1216
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs HAM:CBA: 0.02
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings (HAM:CBA) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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.
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Debt-to-Equity Chart
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings'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.
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Debt-to-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brilliance China Automotive Holdings'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.
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings (HAM:CBA) 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 Brilliance China Automotive Holdings and its competitors. This is 82% below median its historical median of 0.11. Over the past decade, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings ranks #48 out of 1216 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 3.9%.
Is Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 is 82% below median its 10-year median of 0.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.34. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' value of 0.02 is 95.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings ranks #48 out of 1216 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings ranks #48 out of 1216 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Brilliance China Automotive Holdings in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' value of 0.02 is 95.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.11 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.46, based on 1,216 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. Brilliance China Automotive Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 is 95.7% 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 Brilliance China Automotive Holdings and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brilliance China Automotive Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02, which is 82% below median its own 10-year median of 0.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brilliance China Automotive Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings (HAM:CBA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.48, compared to a current price of €0.19 — trading 59.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02, which is 82% below median its 10-year median of 0.11 and 95.7% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.46. Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 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 Brilliance China Automotive Holdings (HAM:CBA), 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 Brilliance China Automotive Holdings (HAM:CBA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.19 is trading 59.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.48.
GuruFocus considers Brilliance China Automotive Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:CBA:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.02 (82% below median its 10-year median of 0.11)
GF Value™: €0.48 vs. price of €0.19 (59.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 95.7% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#48 of 1216)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:CBA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Business Description
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd is a provincial state-owned enterprise that manufactures passenger vehicles, minibuses, and automotive components. The company's operating profits come from the passenger vehicle joint venture with BMW. The activities of the Company and its subsidiaries are the manufacture and sale of BMW vehicles and components in the PRC through its associate, BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. The company is also engaged in the manufacture and sale of non-BMW vehicles and automotive components through its other subsidiaries.
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