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Pollard BanknotePBKOF 72 Debt-to-Equity is 0.45 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 0.67. GuruFocus rates PBKOF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.49 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 722 Travel & Leisure companies, Pollard Banknote ranks worse than 52.08% 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 Pollard Banknote's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
PBKOF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.45 Med: 0.67 Max: 1.76
Current: 0.45
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Pollard Banknote was 1.76. The lowest was 0.45. And the median was 0.67.
PBKOF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 52.08% of 722
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 0.42
vs PBKOF: 0.45
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.
Pollard Banknote Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Pollard Banknote Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pollard Banknote'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.
PBKOF vs FLUT, DKNG, SGHC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Gambling subindustry, Pollard Banknote'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.
Pollard Banknote Debt-to-Equity vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Pollard Banknote's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pollard Banknote'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.
Pollard Banknote (PBKOF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.45 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Pollard Banknote and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 0.67. Over the past decade, Pollard Banknote's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.45 to 1.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Pollard Banknote ranks #376 out of 722 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 52.1%.
Is Pollard Banknote's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Pollard Banknote's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.45 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.45 to a high of 1.76. The Travel & Leisure industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Pollard Banknote's value of 0.45 is 7.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pollard Banknote ranks #376 out of 722 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pollard Banknote has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pollard Banknote's Debt-to-Equity compare to FLUT and DKNG?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Pollard Banknote ranks #376 out of 722 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Pollard Banknote in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Pollard Banknote's value of 0.45 is 7.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Pollard Banknote's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.45 to 1.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.67 vs. the industry median of 0.42, Pollard Banknote 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Travel & Leisure companies is 0.42, based on 722 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. Pollard Banknote's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.45 is 7.1% 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 Pollard Banknote and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pollard Banknote's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.45, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 0.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pollard Banknote stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pollard Banknote (PBKOF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.49, compared to a current price of $12.47 — trading 39.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.45, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.67 and 7.1% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 0.42. Pollard Banknote's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Pollard Banknote (PBKOF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.45 as of Mar. 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 Pollard Banknote (PBKOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pollard Banknote stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $12.47 is trading 39.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $20.49.
GuruFocus considers Pollard Banknote to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PBKOF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.45 (33% below median its 10-year median of 0.67)
GF Value™: $20.49 vs. price of $12.47 (39.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.1% above the Travel & Leisure median (#376 of 722)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PBKOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pollard Banknote Ltd is principally engaged in the manufacturing, development, and sale of lottery and charitable gaming products throughout the world. Its operating segments are Lotteries, charitable gaming, Retail and eGaming systems. The company has one reportable segment, which comprises its four operating segments which includes Lotteries, Charitable gaming, eGaming systems, and Retail. The company has its geographic presence in Canada, United States and International. It generates majority of its revenue from United States.
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