Acast ABACASF 49 Debt-to-Equity is 0.11 as of Mar. 2026, which is 267% above its 10-year median of 0.03. GuruFocus rates ACASF with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 833 Media - Diversified companies, Acast AB ranks better than 67.71% 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 Acast AB's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ACASF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.03 Max: 0.68
Current: 0.11
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Acast AB was 0.68. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.03.
ACASF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 67.71% of 833
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.26
vs ACASF: 0.11
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Acast AB Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Acast AB Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Acast 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.
ACASF vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Acast 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.
Acast AB Debt-to-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Acast AB's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acast AB'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.
Acast AB (ACASF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.11 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Acast AB and its competitors. This is 267% above median its historical median of 0.03. Over the past decade, Acast AB's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Acast AB ranks #269 out of 833 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 32.3%.
Is Acast AB's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Acast AB's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.11 is 267% above median its 10-year median of 0.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.68. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Acast AB's value of 0.11 is 57.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acast AB ranks #269 out of 833 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Acast AB has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acast AB's Debt-to-Equity compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Acast AB ranks #269 out of 833 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Acast AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Acast AB's value of 0.11 is 57.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Acast AB's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.03 vs. the industry median of 0.26, Acast 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Media - Diversified companies is 0.26, based on 833 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. Acast AB's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.11 is 57.7% 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 Acast AB and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acast AB's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.11, which is 267% above median its own 10-year median of 0.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acast AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acast AB (ACASF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.17, compared to a current price of $4.20 — trading 93.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.11, which is 267% above median its 10-year median of 0.03 and 57.7% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.26. Acast AB's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Acast AB (ACASF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.11 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 Acast AB (ACASF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acast AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.20 is trading 93.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.17.
GuruFocus considers Acast AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ACASF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.11 (267% above median its 10-year median of 0.03)
GF Value™: $2.17 vs. price of $4.20 (93.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 57.7% below the Media - Diversified median (#269 of 833)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACASF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Acast AB is the curated, fully integrated, podcast marketplace in the world. The company offers podcast hosting, growth, and then monetization through both a creative and curated advertising marketplace, as well as membership features to connect podcasters with paying fans. The group has three operating segments- Europe, North America and others. Majority of revenue is generated from Europe segment.
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