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Highlight Communications AGCHIX:HLGD 49 Debt-to-Equity is 36.06 as of Dec. 2025, which is 3239% above its 10-year median of 1.08. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HLGD with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.42. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 831 Media - Diversified companies, Highlight Communications AG ranks worse than 99.16% 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 Highlight Communications AG's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:HLGd'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41 Med: 1.08 Max: 36.06
Current: 36.06
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Highlight Communications AG was 36.06. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 1.08.
CHIX:HLGd's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 99.16% of 831
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.26
vs CHIX:HLGd: 36.06
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.
Highlight Communications AG Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Highlight Communications AG 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.
CHIX:HLGD vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Highlight Communications AG'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.
Highlight Communications AG Debt-to-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Highlight Communications AG's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Highlight Communications AG'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.
Highlight Communications AG (CHIX:HLGD) has a Debt-to-Equity of 36.06 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Highlight Communications AG and its competitors. This is 3239% above median its historical median of 1.08. Over the past decade, Highlight Communications AG's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.41 to 36.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Highlight Communications AG ranks #824 out of 831 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 99.2%.
Is Highlight Communications AG's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Highlight Communications AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 36.06 is 3239% above median its 10-year median of 1.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 36.06. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Highlight Communications AG's value of 36.06 is 13769.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Highlight Communications AG ranks #824 out of 831 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Highlight Communications AG has a GF Score™ of 49/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Highlight Communications AG's Debt-to-Equity compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Highlight Communications AG ranks #824 out of 831 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Highlight Communications AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Highlight Communications AG's value of 36.06 is 13769.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Highlight Communications AG's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.41 to 36.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.08 vs. the industry median of 0.26, Highlight Communications AG 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. Highlight Communications AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 36.06 is 13769.2% 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 Highlight Communications AG 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. Highlight Communications AG's current Debt-to-Equity is 36.06, which is 3239% above median its own 10-year median of 1.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Highlight Communications AG stock overvalued right now?
Highlight Communications AG (CHIX:HLGD) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 36.06. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.42, compared to a current price of €3.91 — trading 70.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 36.06, which is 3239% above median its 10-year median of 1.08 and 13769.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.26. Highlight Communications AG'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 Highlight Communications AG (CHIX:HLGD), the current Debt-to-Equity is 36.06 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.
Is Highlight Communications AG (CHIX:HLGD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Highlight Communications AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.91 is trading 70.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €13.42.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:HLGD:
Debt-to-Equity: 36.06 (3239% above median its 10-year median of 1.08)
GF Value™: €13.42 vs. price of €3.91 (70.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13769.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#824 of 831)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:HLGD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Highlight Communications AG is a Switzerland-based financial holding company. The company is a film production and license company in German-speaking countries. Its two operating segments include Film and Sports and Event. In the Film segment, the company, along with its subsidiaries, is a producer and distributor of cinema, video, and TV films. In addition to owning and co-producing, it acquires the exploitation rights to third-party productions. The Sports and Event segment mainly comprises activities in the TV and digital areas with the umbrella brand SPORT1 and in the area of production, content solutions services, and content marketing with PLAZAMEDIA. The majority of the comapny's revenue is derived from the Film segment.
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