Argo Defence Group AB (NGM:ARGO) Debt-to-Equity: 0.19 (As of Dec. 2025) — 171% Above Median

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What is Argo Defence Group AB Debt-to-Equity?

Argo Defence Group AB NGM:ARGO +1.32% 11 Debt-to-Equity is 0.19 as of Dec. 2025, which is 171% above its 10-year median of 0.07. GuruFocus rates NGM:ARGO with a GF Score™ of 11/100. Among 318 Aerospace & Defense companies, Argo Defence Group AB ranks better than 64.47% on this metric.

Argo Defence Group AB's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was kr3.5 Mil. Argo Defence Group AB's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was kr20.2 Mil. Argo Defence Group AB's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was kr127.2 Mil. Argo Defence Group AB's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.19.

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 Argo Defence Group AB's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

NGM:ARGO' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05   Med: 0.07   Max: 0.19
Current: 0.19

During the past 3 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Argo Defence Group AB was 0.19. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.07.

NGM:ARGO's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than
64.47% of 318 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.29 vs NGM:ARGO: 0.19

Argo Defence Group AB  (NGM:ARGO) 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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Argo Defence Group AB Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


Argo Defence Group AB Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Argo Defence Group AB'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.

Argo Defence Group AB Debt-to-Equity Chart

Argo Defence Group AB Annual Data
Trend Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-Equity
0.07 0.05 0.19

Argo Defence Group AB Semi-Annual Data
Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-Equity 0.07 0.05 0.19

NGM:ARGO vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Argo Defence Group AB'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.


Argo Defence Group AB Debt-to-Equity vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Argo Defence Group AB's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Argo Defence Group AB's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


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Argo Defence Group AB Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Argo Defence Group AB's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Argo Defence Group AB's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 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.

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What does a Debt-to-Equity of 0.19 mean?
Argo Defence Group AB (NGM:ARGO) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.19 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Argo Defence Group AB and its competitors. This is 171% above median its historical median of 0.07. Over the past decade, Argo Defence Group AB's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 0.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Argo Defence Group AB ranks #113 out of 318 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 35.5%.
Is Argo Defence Group AB's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Argo Defence Group AB's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.19 is 171% above median its 10-year median of 0.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.19. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.29. Argo Defence Group AB's value of 0.19 is 34.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Argo Defence Group AB ranks #113 out of 318 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Argo Defence Group AB has a GF Score™ of 11/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Argo Defence Group AB's Debt-to-Equity compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Argo Defence Group AB ranks #113 out of 318 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Argo Defence Group AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.29. Argo Defence Group AB's value of 0.19 is 34.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Argo Defence Group AB's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 0.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.07 vs. the industry median of 0.29, Argo Defence Group AB 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.29, based on 318 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. Argo Defence Group AB's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.19 is 34.5% 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 Argo Defence Group AB and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Argo Defence Group AB's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.19, which is 171% above median its own 10-year median of 0.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Argo Defence Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Argo Defence Group AB (NGM:ARGO) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.19. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.19, which is 171% above median its 10-year median of 0.07 and 34.5% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.29. Argo Defence Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 11/100. 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 Argo Defence Group AB (NGM:ARGO), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.19 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.

Argo Defence Group AB Business Description

Address Munkbrogatan 2, Stockholm, SWE, 111 27
Argo Defence Group AB is a defence company. The company is focused on providing materiel, technology, and system solutions to strengthen military and civil defence sectors. The company operates in three areas namely, Defence Materiel, Counter-Explosive Risk Solutions, and Airfield Operations. The Defence Materiel develops equipment and systems for national defence and civil protection; Counter-Explosive Risk Solutions handles mine clearance, risk management, and safe munitions destruction; and Airfield Operations builds technical systems for airports and high-security sites.
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