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Norman BroadbentLSE:NBB -1.95%71 Debt-to-Equity is 0.96 as of Jun. 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 0.68. GuruFocus rates LSE:NBB with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.47 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 951 Business Services companies, Norman Broadbent ranks better than 77.29% 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 Norman Broadbent's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:NBB'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08 Med: 0.68 Max: 2.18
Current: 0.08
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Norman Broadbent was 2.18. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.68.
LSE:NBB's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 77.29% of 951
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.34
vs LSE:NBB: 0.08
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.
Norman Broadbent Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Norman Broadbent Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Norman Broadbent'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.
LSE:NBB vs RHI, KFY, TNET: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Norman Broadbent'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.
Norman Broadbent Debt-to-Equity vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Norman Broadbent's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Norman Broadbent'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.
Norman Broadbent (LSE:NBB) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.96 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Norman Broadbent and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 0.68. Over the past decade, Norman Broadbent's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.08 to 2.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Norman Broadbent ranks #216 out of 951 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 22.7%.
Is Norman Broadbent's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Norman Broadbent's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.96 is 41% above median its 10-year median of 0.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 2.18. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.34. Norman Broadbent's value of 0.96 is 182.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Norman Broadbent ranks #216 out of 951 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Norman Broadbent has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Norman Broadbent's Debt-to-Equity compare to RHI and KFY?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Norman Broadbent ranks #216 out of 951 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Norman Broadbent in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.34. Norman Broadbent's value of 0.96 is 182.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Norman Broadbent's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.08 to 2.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.68 vs. the industry median of 0.34, Norman Broadbent 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 0.34, based on 951 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. Norman Broadbent's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.96 is 182.4% 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 Norman Broadbent and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Norman Broadbent's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.96, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 0.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Norman Broadbent stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norman Broadbent (LSE:NBB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.47, compared to a current price of £2.01 — trading 18.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.96, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 0.68 and 182.4% above the Business Services industry median of 0.34. Norman Broadbent's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Norman Broadbent (LSE:NBB), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.96 as of Jun. 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 Norman Broadbent (LSE:NBB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norman Broadbent stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £2.01 is trading 18.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.47.
GuruFocus considers Norman Broadbent to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:NBB:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.96 (41% above median its 10-year median of 0.68)
GF Value™: £2.47 vs. price of £2.01 (18.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 182.4% above the Business Services median (#216 of 951)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:NBB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Norman Broadbent PLC is a UK-based company engaged in providing talent acquisition and advisory services. The company offers Executive Search, Senior Interim Management, Research and Insight, Leadership Consulting and Assessment, and executive-level Recruitment Solutions. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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