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BATM Advanced CommunicationsLSE:BVC -0.35%41 Debt-to-Equity is 0.16 as of Dec. 2025, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 0.08. GuruFocus rates LSE:BVC with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 704 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, BATM Advanced Communications ranks better than 58.38% 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 BATM Advanced Communications's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:BVC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.08 Max: 0.16
Current: 0.16
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of BATM Advanced Communications was 0.16. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.08.
LSE:BVC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 58.38% of 704
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 0.23
vs LSE:BVC: 0.16
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.
BATM Advanced Communications Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
BATM Advanced Communications 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.
LSE:BVC vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, BATM Advanced Communications'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.
BATM Advanced Communications Debt-to-Equity vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, BATM Advanced Communications's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BATM Advanced Communications'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.
BATM Advanced Communications (LSE:BVC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.16 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on BATM Advanced Communications and its competitors. This is 100% above median its historical median of 0.08. Over the past decade, BATM Advanced Communications' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.07 to 0.16. According to the industry distribution chart, BATM Advanced Communications ranks #293 out of 704 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 41.6%.
Is BATM Advanced Communications' Debt-to-Equity too high?
BATM Advanced Communications' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.16 is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.16. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.23. BATM Advanced Communications' value of 0.16 is 30.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BATM Advanced Communications ranks #293 out of 704 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BATM Advanced Communications has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BATM Advanced Communications' Debt-to-Equity compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, BATM Advanced Communications ranks #293 out of 704 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts BATM Advanced Communications in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.23. BATM Advanced Communications' value of 0.16 is 30.4% below this benchmark. Historically, BATM Advanced Communications' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.07 to 0.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.08 vs. the industry median of 0.23, BATM Advanced Communications 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 0.23, based on 704 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. BATM Advanced Communications's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.16 is 30.4% 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 BATM Advanced Communications and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BATM Advanced Communications's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.16, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 0.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BATM Advanced Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BATM Advanced Communications (LSE:BVC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.17, compared to a current price of £0.14 — trading 16.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.16, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.08 and 30.4% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 0.23. BATM Advanced Communications' overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 5 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 BATM Advanced Communications (LSE:BVC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.16 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 BATM Advanced Communications (LSE:BVC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BATM Advanced Communications stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.14 is trading 16.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.17.
GuruFocus considers BATM Advanced Communications to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:BVC:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.16 (100% above median its 10-year median of 0.08)
GF Value™: £0.17 vs. price of £0.14 (16.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.4% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#293 of 704)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:BVC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BATM Advanced Communications Ltd is an Israel-based technology company. It is engaged in the development, production and supply of real-time technologies and associated services in three core application areas: Networks, Cyber and Diagnostics. In addition, the Group's non-core activities comprised the production and supply of pharmaceutical applications and the distribution of third-party pharmaceutical and environmental monitoring products. The company organizes its business operations into three divisions: Networking, Cyber Division, and Diagnostics Division. It generates majority of revenue from Diagnostics mainly engaged in sales and distribution of in vitro diagnostics reagents and instruments. It operates in three geographical areas: the United States of America, Israel and Europe.
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