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Asian Pay Television TrustAPTTF 45 Debt-to-Equity is 1.49 as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 1.28. GuruFocus rates APTTF with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.04. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 831 Media - Diversified companies, Asian Pay Television Trust ranks worse than 85.2% 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 Asian Pay Television Trust's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
APTTF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.02 Med: 1.28 Max: 1.81
Current: 1.49
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Asian Pay Television Trust was 1.81. The lowest was 1.02. And the median was 1.28.
APTTF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 85.2% of 831
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.26
vs APTTF: 1.49
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.
Asian Pay Television Trust Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Asian Pay Television Trust Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
APTTF vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Asian Pay Television Trust'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.
Asian Pay Television Trust Debt-to-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Asian Pay Television Trust's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asian Pay Television Trust'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.
Asian Pay Television Trust (APTTF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.49 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Asian Pay Television Trust and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 1.28. Over the past decade, Asian Pay Television Trust's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.02 to 1.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Asian Pay Television Trust ranks #708 out of 831 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 85.2%.
Is Asian Pay Television Trust's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Asian Pay Television Trust's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.49 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 1.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.02 to a high of 1.81. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Asian Pay Television Trust's value of 1.49 is 473.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asian Pay Television Trust ranks #708 out of 831 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Asian Pay Television Trust has a GF Score™ of 45/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asian Pay Television Trust's Debt-to-Equity compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Asian Pay Television Trust ranks #708 out of 831 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Asian Pay Television Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Asian Pay Television Trust's value of 1.49 is 473.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Asian Pay Television Trust's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.02 to 1.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.28 vs. the industry median of 0.26, Asian Pay Television Trust 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Media - Diversified companies is 0.26, based on 831 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. Asian Pay Television Trust's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.49 is 473.1% 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 Asian Pay Television Trust 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. Asian Pay Television Trust's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.49, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 1.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asian Pay Television Trust stock overvalued right now?
Asian Pay Television Trust (APTTF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 1.49. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.04, compared to a current price of $0.04 — trading 4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.49, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 1.28 and 473.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.26. Asian Pay Television Trust's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Asian Pay Television Trust (APTTF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.49 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 Asian Pay Television Trust (APTTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asian Pay Television Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.04 is trading 4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.04.
Key valuation signals for APTTF:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.49 (16% above median its 10-year median of 1.28)
GF Value™: $0.04 vs. price of $0.04 (4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 473.1% above the Media - Diversified median (#708 of 831)
No single metric tells the full story. See the APTTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asian Pay Television Trust is an investment trust engaged in acquiring, owning, and operating pay-TV and broadband businesses. The trust mainly operates through its key asset, Taiwan Broadband Communications Group, which provides cable television and broadband services in Taiwan. It generates revenue from subscription services, advertising, channel leasing, and installation services for both cable TV and broadband offerings. The group is principally engaged in providing cable TV and broadband services in Taiwan.
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