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SBS TransitSBSTF 79 Debt-to-Equity is 0.02 as of Dec. 2025, which is 87% below its 10-year median of 0.15. GuruFocus rates SBSTF with a GF Score™ of 79/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 909 Transportation companies, SBS Transit ranks better than 97.58% 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 SBS Transit's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SBSTF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.15 Max: 0.52
Current: 0.02
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of SBS Transit was 0.52. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.15.
SBSTF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 97.58% of 909
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.53
vs SBSTF: 0.02
SBS Transit (OTCPK:SBSTF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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SBS Transit Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
SBS Transit Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SBS Transit'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.
For the Railroads subindustry, SBS Transit'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.
SBS Transit Debt-to-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, SBS Transit's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SBS Transit'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.
SBS Transit (SBSTF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on SBS Transit and its competitors. This is 87% below median its historical median of 0.15. Over the past decade, SBS Transit's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.52. According to the industry distribution chart, SBS Transit ranks #22 out of 909 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 2.4%.
Is SBS Transit's Debt-to-Equity too high?
SBS Transit's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 is 87% below median its 10-year median of 0.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.52. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. SBS Transit's value of 0.02 is 96.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SBS Transit ranks #22 out of 909 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SBS Transit has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SBS Transit's Debt-to-Equity compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, SBS Transit ranks #22 out of 909 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places SBS Transit in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. SBS Transit's value of 0.02 is 96.2% below this benchmark. Historically, SBS Transit's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.15 vs. the industry median of 0.53, SBS Transit 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 a Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Transportation companies is 0.53, based on 909 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. SBS Transit's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 is 96.2% 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 SBS Transit and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SBS Transit's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02, which is 87% below median its own 10-year median of 0.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SBS Transit stock overvalued right now?
SBS Transit (SBSTF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.02. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02, which is 87% below median its 10-year median of 0.15 and 96.2% below the Transportation industry median of 0.53. SBS Transit's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 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 SBS Transit (SBSTF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02 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.
SBS Transit Ltd is engaged in providing public transport services and consultancy services relating to land transport. The provision of public transport services includes the operation of public buses and rail transit systems in Singapore. The company's operating segments are Public Transport Services and Other Commercial Services. The Public Transport Services include income generated from the provision of bus and rail services to commuters traveling on public transport systems. The Other Commercial Services include income generated from advertisements on buses and trains, and rental collection from commercial and shop space at bus interchanges and rail stations. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Public Transport Services segment.
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