RH Bophelo (JSE:RHB) Debt-to-Equity: 0.03 (As of Feb. 2026) — 40% Below Median

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JSE:RHB RH Bophelo Ltd JSE:RHB
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Price R1.60
GF Value R6.34
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is RH Bophelo Debt-to-Equity?

RH Bophelo JSE:RHB 74 Debt-to-Equity is 0.03 as of Feb. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 0.05. GuruFocus rates JSE:RHB with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of R6.34 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 938 Asset Management companies, RH Bophelo ranks better than 88.91% on this metric.

RH Bophelo's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was R26.14 Mil. RH Bophelo's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was R1.62 Mil. RH Bophelo's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was R1,096.83 Mil. RH Bophelo's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.03.

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 RH Bophelo's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

JSE:RHB' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0.05   Max: 0.12
Current: 0.03

During the past 10 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of RH Bophelo was 0.12. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.05.

JSE:RHB's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than
88.91% of 938 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.21 vs JSE:RHB: 0.03

RH Bophelo  (JSE:RHB) 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.


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RH Bophelo Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


RH Bophelo Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RH Bophelo'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.

RH Bophelo Debt-to-Equity Chart

RH Bophelo Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.12 0.07 0.07 0.03

RH Bophelo Semi-Annual Data
Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.08 0.03

JSE:RHB vs BLK, BX, KKR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, RH Bophelo'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.


RH Bophelo Debt-to-Equity vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, RH Bophelo's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

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


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RH Bophelo Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

RH Bophelo's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

RH Bophelo's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

* 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 0.03 mean?
RH Bophelo (JSE:RHB) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.03 as of Feb. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on RH Bophelo and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 0.05. According to the industry distribution chart, RH Bophelo ranks #104 out of 938 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 11.1%.
Is RH Bophelo's Debt-to-Equity too high?
RH Bophelo's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.03 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 0.05. The Asset Management industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. RH Bophelo's value of 0.03 is 85.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RH Bophelo ranks #104 out of 938 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, RH Bophelo has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RH Bophelo's Debt-to-Equity compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, RH Bophelo ranks #104 out of 938 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places RH Bophelo in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. RH Bophelo's value of 0.03 is 85.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.05 vs. the industry median of 0.21, RH Bophelo 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Asset Management companies is 0.21, based on 938 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. RH Bophelo's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.03 is 85.7% 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 RH Bophelo and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RH Bophelo's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.03, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 0.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RH Bophelo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RH Bophelo (JSE:RHB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R6.34, compared to a current price of R1.60 — trading 74.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.03, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 0.05 and 85.7% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.21. RH Bophelo's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 RH Bophelo (JSE:RHB), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.03 as of Feb. 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 RH Bophelo (JSE:RHB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RH Bophelo stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R1.60 is trading 74.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R6.34. GuruFocus considers RH Bophelo to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for JSE:RHB:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 0.03 (40% below median its 10-year median of 0.05)
  • GF Value™: R6.34 vs. price of R1.60 (74.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 85.7% below the Asset Management median (#104 of 938)

No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:RHB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


RH Bophelo Business Description

Address 1, Melrose Boulevard, Unit 12, 1st Floor, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2191
RH Bophelo Ltd is a healthcare investment company. Its main business involves the acquisition of healthcare assets in commercial entities or special situations across the South African market. It is engaged in making equity, quasi-equity, and equity-related investments in healthcare and financial sectors, specifically in operational infrastructure, health insurance, private hospital infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, retail and distribution, and healthcare technology. The company's operating segments are the Healthcare segment and the Financial Services segment. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Healthcare segment, which focuses on making investments in healthcare infrastructure, healthcare technology, and property companies.
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