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AcadeMedia ABCHIX:ACADS 85 Debt-to-Equity is 2.13 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 1.90. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ACADS with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of kr90.94. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 221 Education companies, AcadeMedia AB ranks worse than 92.76% 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 AcadeMedia AB's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:ACADs'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59 Med: 1.9 Max: 2.29
Current: 2.13
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of AcadeMedia AB was 2.29. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was 1.90.
CHIX:ACADs's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 92.76% of 221
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 0.31
vs CHIX:ACADs: 2.13
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.
AcadeMedia AB Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
AcadeMedia AB Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AcadeMedia 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.
CHIX:ACADS vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, AcadeMedia 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.
AcadeMedia AB Debt-to-Equity vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, AcadeMedia AB's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AcadeMedia 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.
AcadeMedia AB (CHIX:ACADS) has a Debt-to-Equity of 2.13 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on AcadeMedia AB and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 1.90. Over the past decade, AcadeMedia AB's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.59 to 2.29. According to the industry distribution chart, AcadeMedia AB ranks #205 out of 221 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 92.8%.
Is AcadeMedia AB's Debt-to-Equity too high?
AcadeMedia AB's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.13 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 1.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 2.29. The Education industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31. AcadeMedia AB's value of 2.13 is 587.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AcadeMedia AB ranks #205 out of 221 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, AcadeMedia AB has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AcadeMedia AB's Debt-to-Equity compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, AcadeMedia AB ranks #205 out of 221 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places AcadeMedia AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31. AcadeMedia AB's value of 2.13 is 587.1% above this benchmark. Historically, AcadeMedia AB's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.59 to 2.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.90 vs. the industry median of 0.31, AcadeMedia AB 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 Education company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Education companies is 0.31, based on 221 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. AcadeMedia AB's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.13 is 587.1% 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 AcadeMedia AB and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AcadeMedia AB's current Debt-to-Equity is 2.13, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 1.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AcadeMedia AB stock overvalued right now?
AcadeMedia AB (CHIX:ACADS) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 2.13. The stock's GF Value™ is kr90.94, compared to a current price of kr108.40 — trading 19.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 2.13, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 1.90 and 587.1% above the Education industry median of 0.31. AcadeMedia AB's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 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 AcadeMedia AB (CHIX:ACADS), the current Debt-to-Equity is 2.13 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 AcadeMedia AB (CHIX:ACADS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AcadeMedia AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr108.40 is trading 19.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr90.94.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:ACADS:
Debt-to-Equity: 2.13 (12% above median its 10-year median of 1.90)
GF Value™: kr90.94 vs. price of kr108.40 (19.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 587.1% above the Education median (#205 of 221)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:ACADS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AcadeMedia AB is an education services provider in Northern Europe, operating preschools, compulsory schools, and upper secondary schools in Sweden and Norway, as well as adult education units in Sweden. The company's operating segments include Preschool and International Operations, Compulsory School, Upper Secondary School, and Adult Education. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Preschool and International segment. Geographically, the company operates in Sweden, Finland, Norway, Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, and Poland, deriving the majority of its revenue from Sweden.
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