Rdb (MIL:RDB) Debt-to-Equity: -0.72 (As of Dec. 2011)

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What is Rdb Debt-to-Equity?

Rdb MIL:RDB Debt-to-Equity is -0.72 as of Dec. 2011.

Rdb's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2011 was €80.21 Mil. Rdb's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2011 was €0.00 Mil. Rdb's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2011 was €-110.90 Mil. Rdb's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2011 was -0.72.

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

MIL:RDB's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked *
in the Building Materials industry.
Industry Median: 0.36
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-Equity only.

Rdb  (MIL:RDB) 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.

Be Aware

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.

Rdb Debt-to-Equity Related Terms

Rdb Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rdb'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.

Rdb Debt-to-Equity Chart

Rdb Annual Data
Trend Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.45 0.37 0.34 0.97 -0.72

Rdb Semi-Annual Data
Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11
Debt-to-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.45 0.37 0.34 0.97 -0.72

Rdb Debt-to-Equity Competitor Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Rdb'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.

Rdb Debt-to-Equity vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Rdb's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

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


Rdb Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Rdb's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2011 is calculated as

Debt to Equity=Total Debt / Total Stockholders Equity
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Stockholders Equity
=(80.207 + 0) / -110.902
=-0.72

Rdb's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2011 is calculated as

Debt to Equity=Total Debt / Total Stockholders Equity
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Stockholders Equity
=(80.207 + 0) / -110.902
=-0.72

* 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 -0.72 mean?
Rdb (MIL:RDB) has a Debt-to-Equity of -0.72 as of Dec. 2011. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Rdb and its competitors.
Is Rdb's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Rdb's current Debt-to-Equity is -0.72.
How does Rdb's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
Rdb's Debt-to-Equity of -0.72 can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. 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 Building Materials company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Building Materials companies is 0.36, based on 367 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. 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 Rdb and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rdb's current Debt-to-Equity is -0.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rdb stock overvalued right now?
Rdb (MIL:RDB) has a current Debt-to-Equity of -0.72. The current Debt-to-Equity is -0.72. 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 Rdb (MIL:RDB), the current Debt-to-Equity is -0.72 as of Dec. 2011. 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.

Rdb Business Description

Rdb is engaged in the designing, construction and installation of prefabricated reinforced concrete for industry and in the building materials sectors. It also produces brick and plaster for the construction material sector.