Bristow GroupVTOL +2.53%59 Debt-to-Equity is 0.94 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 0.96. GuruFocus rates VTOL with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.51 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 796 Oil & Gas companies, Bristow Group ranks worse than 71.86% 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 Bristow Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
VTOL'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.86 Med: 0.96 Max: 2.03
Current: 0.94
During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Bristow Group was 2.03. The lowest was 0.86. And the median was 0.96.
VTOL's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 71.86% of 796
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs VTOL: 0.94
Bristow Group (NYSE:VTOL) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Bristow Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Bristow Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bristow Group'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 Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Bristow Group'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.
Bristow Group Debt-to-Equity vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Bristow Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bristow Group'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.
Bristow Group (VTOL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.94 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Bristow Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.96. Over the past decade, Bristow Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.86 to 2.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Bristow Group ranks #572 out of 796 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 71.9%.
Is Bristow Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Bristow Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.94 is near median its 10-year median of 0.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.86 to a high of 2.03. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Bristow Group's value of 0.94 is 104.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bristow Group ranks #572 out of 796 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bristow Group has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bristow Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to RES and HLX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Bristow Group ranks #572 out of 796 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Bristow Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Bristow Group's value of 0.94 is 104.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Bristow Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.86 to 2.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.96 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Bristow Group 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Oil & Gas companies is 0.46, based on 796 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. Bristow Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.94 is 104.3% 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 Bristow Group and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bristow Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.94, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bristow Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bristow Group (VTOL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.51, compared to a current price of $43.84 — trading 16.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.94, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.96 and 104.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.46. Bristow Group's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Bristow Group (VTOL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.94 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 Bristow Group (VTOL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bristow Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $43.84 is trading 16.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.51.
GuruFocus considers Bristow Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VTOL:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.94 (near median its 10-year median of 0.96)
GF Value™: $37.51 vs. price of $43.84 (16.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 104.3% above the Oil & Gas median (#572 of 796)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VTOL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bristow Group Inc is the provider of vertical flight solutions. The group provides aviation services to a broad base of offshore energy companies and government entities. Its business comprises three reportable segments: Offshore Energy Services, Government Services, and Other Services. Its customers are in the UK, Norway, the USA, Nigeria, and Others. The offshore energy customers use services to transport personnel to, from and between offshore energy installations. The majority of revenue is generated from Offshore Energy Services.
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