Frontier DevelopmentsCHIX:FDEVL -2.17%49 Debt-to-Equity is 0.20 as of Nov. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 0.20. GuruFocus rates CHIX:FDEVL with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 410 Interactive Media companies, Frontier Developments ranks worse than 56.59% 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 Frontier Developments's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:FDEVl'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.2 Max: 0.31
Current: 0.2
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Frontier Developments was 0.31. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.20.
CHIX:FDEVl's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 56.59% of 410
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 0.135
vs CHIX:FDEVl: 0.20
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.
Frontier Developments Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Frontier Developments Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Frontier Developments'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:FDEVL vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Frontier Developments'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.
Frontier Developments Debt-to-Equity vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Frontier Developments's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Frontier Developments'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.
Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 as of Nov. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Frontier Developments and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Frontier Developments ranks #232 out of 410 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 56.6%.
Is Frontier Developments' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Frontier Developments' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 is near median its 10-year median of 0.20. The Interactive Media industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14. Frontier Developments' value of 0.20 is 48.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Frontier Developments ranks #232 out of 410 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Frontier Developments has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frontier Developments' Debt-to-Equity compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Frontier Developments ranks #232 out of 410 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Frontier Developments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14. Frontier Developments' value of 0.20 is 48.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.20 vs. the industry median of 0.14, Frontier Developments 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 Interactive Media company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Interactive Media companies is 0.14, based on 410 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. Frontier Developments's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 is 48.1% 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 Frontier Developments and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Frontier Developments's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frontier Developments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.81, compared to a current price of £4.29 — trading 52.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.20 and 48.1% above the Interactive Media industry median of 0.14. Frontier Developments' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 3 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 Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20 as of Nov. 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.
Is Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Developments stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £4.29 is trading 52.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.81.
GuruFocus considers Frontier Developments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:FDEVL:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.20 (near median its 10-year median of 0.20)
GF Value™: £2.81 vs. price of £4.29 (52.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48.1% above the Interactive Media median (#232 of 410)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:FDEVL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Frontier Developments PLC is a United Kingdom-based company that develops and publishes video games for personal computers and consoles. The company is known for titles such as the Elite series, Planet Coaster, Planet Zoo, and Jurassic World Evolution. It operates through game development and publishing, using in-house technology to create and distribute interactive entertainment software. Frontier Developments has one operating segment, being revenue from publishing games and revenue from other streams such as royalties and licensing. The majority of revenue is generated from Publishing revenue.
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