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Bidvest GroupJSE:BVT +1.04%81 Debt-to-Equity is 1.11 as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 1.03. GuruFocus rates JSE:BVT with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of R281.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 516 Conglomerates companies, Bidvest Group ranks worse than 73.06% 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 Bidvest Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:BVT'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49 Med: 1.03 Max: 1.52
Current: 1.11
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Bidvest Group was 1.52. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 1.03.
JSE:BVT's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 73.06% of 516
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 0.55
vs JSE:BVT: 1.11
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.
Bidvest Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Bidvest Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bidvest Group'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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Bidvest Group'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.
Bidvest Group Debt-to-Equity vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Bidvest Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bidvest Group'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.
Bidvest Group (JSE:BVT) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.11 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Bidvest Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.03. Over the past decade, Bidvest Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.49 to 1.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Bidvest Group ranks #377 out of 516 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 73.1%.
Is Bidvest Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Bidvest Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.11 is near median its 10-year median of 1.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 1.52. The Conglomerates industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.55. Bidvest Group's value of 1.11 is 101.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bidvest Group ranks #377 out of 516 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bidvest Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bidvest Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Bidvest Group ranks #377 out of 516 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Bidvest Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.55. Bidvest Group's value of 1.11 is 101.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Bidvest Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.49 to 1.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.03 vs. the industry median of 0.55, Bidvest Group 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Conglomerates companies is 0.55, based on 516 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. Bidvest Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.11 is 101.8% 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 Bidvest Group and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bidvest Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.11, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bidvest Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bidvest Group (JSE:BVT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R281.68, compared to a current price of R248.07 — trading 11.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.11, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.03 and 101.8% above the Conglomerates industry median of 0.55. Bidvest Group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Bidvest Group (JSE:BVT), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.11 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 Bidvest Group (JSE:BVT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bidvest Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R248.07 is trading 11.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R281.68.
GuruFocus considers Bidvest Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:BVT:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.11 (near median its 10-year median of 1.03)
GF Value™: R281.68 vs. price of R248.07 (11.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 101.8% above the Conglomerates median (#377 of 516)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:BVT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bidvest Group Ltd is a diversified business-to-business services, trading, and distribution company. Its diverse portfolio operates in two segments: Business services and Trading and distribution, through six divisions and a majority-owned subsidiary, Adcock Ingram. The company principally generates revenue from providing a wide range of goods and services through its eight core trading segments, Services South Africa, Services International, Freight, Commercial Products, Branded Products, Adcock Ingram and Automotive. Geographically, it derives the majority of revenue from South Africa.
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