Swift TV (ASX:STV) Debt-to-Equity: -1.08 (As of Dec. 2025)

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What is Swift TV Debt-to-Equity?

Swift TV ASX:STV Debt-to-Equity is -1.08 as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 831 Media - Diversified companies, Swift TV ranks worse than 120336.82% on this metric.

Swift TV's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.23 Mil. Swift TV's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$5.88 Mil. Swift TV's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-5.67 Mil. Swift TV's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -1.08.

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 Swift TV's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:STV' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -30.44   Med: -0.89   Max: 39.23
Current: -1.08

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Swift TV was 39.23. The lowest was -30.44. And the median was -0.89.

ASX:STV's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 0.26 vs ASX:STV: -1.08

Swift TV  (ASX:STV) 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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Swift TV Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


Swift TV Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Swift TV'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.

Swift TV Debt-to-Equity Chart

Swift TV Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Debt-to-Equity
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Swift TV Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -1.20 -1.04 -0.94 -0.89 -1.08

ASX:STV vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Swift TV'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.


Swift TV Debt-to-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Swift TV's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

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



Swift TV Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Swift TV's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Swift TV's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

* 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 -1.08 mean?
Swift TV (ASX:STV) has a Debt-to-Equity of -1.08 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Swift TV and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Swift TV ranks #999999 out of 831 companies in the Media - Diversified industry.
Is Swift TV's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Swift TV's current Debt-to-Equity is -1.08. Based on the distribution chart, Swift TV ranks #999999 out of 831 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Swift TV's Debt-to-Equity compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Swift TV ranks #999999 out of 831 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Swift TV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. 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. 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 Swift TV 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. Swift TV's current Debt-to-Equity is -1.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Swift TV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swift TV (ASX:STV) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.01, compared to a current price of A$0.01 — trading 30% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is -1.08. 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 Swift TV (ASX:STV), the current Debt-to-Equity is -1.08 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.

Swift TV Business Description

Address 1060 Hay Street, West Perth, Perth, WA, AUS, 6005
Swift TV Ltd is a B2B Tech company reimagining the role of TV as the heart of the community. It enables not only entertainment but also engagement, turning facilities into vibrant communities. The group delivers premium entertainment and engagement solutions powered by proprietary technology and expertise. Its solutions include aged care solutions, Mining solutions, ICT solutions, and Others. The group managed across the full lifecycle, from ICT design and installation, research and development, client success management, and 24/7 help desk support.