RGBD (Regional Brands) Debt-to-Equity: 0.44 (As of Sep. 2019)

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What is Regional Brands Debt-to-Equity?

Regional Brands RGBD 12 Debt-to-Equity is 0.44 as of Sep. 2019. GuruFocus rates RGBD with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

Regional Brands's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2019 was $5.14 Mil. Regional Brands's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2019 was $3.03 Mil. Regional Brands's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2019 was $18.66 Mil. Regional Brands's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2019 was 0.44.

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

RGBD's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked *
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry.
Industry Median: 0.31
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-Equity only.

Regional Brands  (OTCPK:RGBD) 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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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.

Regional Brands Debt-to-Equity Related Terms

Regional Brands Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Regional Brands'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.

Regional Brands Debt-to-Equity Chart

Regional Brands Annual Data
Trend Sep09 Sep10 Sep11 Sep12 Sep13 Sep14 Sep15 Sep16 Dec17 Dec18
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.94 -0.99 0.00 0.27 0.30

Regional Brands Quarterly Data
Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19
Debt-to-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.31 0.30 0.37 0.46 0.44

RGBD vs FORK, LBY, SNTW: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Regional Brands'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.

Regional Brands Debt-to-Equity vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Regional Brands's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Regional Brands Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Regional Brands's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2018 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
=(2.97 + 2.408) / 18.246
=0.29

Regional Brands's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2019 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
=(5.141 + 3.028) / 18.657
=0.44

* 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 0.44 mean?
Regional Brands (RGBD) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.44 as of Sep. 2019. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Regional Brands and its competitors.
Is Regional Brands' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Regional Brands' current Debt-to-Equity is 0.44. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31. Regional Brands' value of 0.44 is 41.9% above this industry median. Overall, Regional Brands has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Regional Brands' Debt-to-Equity compare to FORK and LBY?
Regional Brands' Debt-to-Equity of 0.44 can be compared against companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31. Regional Brands' value of 0.44 is 41.9% above this benchmark. 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 0.31, based on 379 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. Regional Brands's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.44 is 41.9% 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 Regional Brands and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Regional Brands's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Regional Brands stock overvalued right now?
Regional Brands (RGBD) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.44. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.44 and 41.9% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 0.31. Regional Brands' overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Regional Brands (RGBD), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.44 as of Sep. 2019. 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.

Regional Brands Business Description

Address 6060 Parkland Boulevard, Suite 200, Mayfield Heights, Cleveland, OH, USA, 44124
Regional Brands Inc is a holding company formed to acquire substantial ownership in regional companies with brand recognition, stable revenues, and profitability. It seeks to engage in an acquisition, merger, or other business combination transaction with undervalued businesses.
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