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Kinepolis Group NVCHIX:KINB 80 Debt-to-Equity is 4.11 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 4.11. GuruFocus rates CHIX:KINB with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €32.30. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 828 Media - Diversified companies, Kinepolis Group NV ranks worse than 94.44% 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 Kinepolis Group NV's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:KINb'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.43 Med: 4.11 Max: 10.86
Current: 4.11
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Kinepolis Group NV was 10.86. The lowest was 1.43. And the median was 4.11.
CHIX:KINb's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 94.44% of 828
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.25
vs CHIX:KINb: 4.11
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Kinepolis Group NV Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Kinepolis Group NV Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kinepolis Group NV'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:KINB vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Kinepolis Group NV'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.
Kinepolis Group NV Debt-to-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Kinepolis Group NV's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kinepolis Group NV'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.
Kinepolis Group NV (CHIX:KINB) has a Debt-to-Equity of 4.11 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Kinepolis Group NV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.11. Over the past decade, Kinepolis Group NV's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.43 to 10.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Kinepolis Group NV ranks #782 out of 828 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 94.4%.
Is Kinepolis Group NV's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Kinepolis Group NV's current Debt-to-Equity of 4.11 is near median its 10-year median of 4.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.43 to a high of 10.86. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25. Kinepolis Group NV's value of 4.11 is 1544% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kinepolis Group NV ranks #782 out of 828 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kinepolis Group NV has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kinepolis Group NV's Debt-to-Equity compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Kinepolis Group NV ranks #782 out of 828 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Kinepolis Group NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25. Kinepolis Group NV's value of 4.11 is 1544% above this benchmark. Historically, Kinepolis Group NV's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.43 to 10.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.11 vs. the industry median of 0.25, Kinepolis Group NV 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 0.25, based on 828 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. Kinepolis Group NV's current Debt-to-Equity of 4.11 is 1544% 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 Kinepolis Group NV and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kinepolis Group NV's current Debt-to-Equity is 4.11, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kinepolis Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Kinepolis Group NV (CHIX:KINB) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 4.11. The stock's GF Value™ is €32.30, compared to a current price of €30.65 — trading 5.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 4.11, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.11 and 1544% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.25. Kinepolis Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Kinepolis Group NV (CHIX:KINB), the current Debt-to-Equity is 4.11 as of Jun. 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 Kinepolis Group NV (CHIX:KINB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kinepolis Group NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €30.65 is trading 5.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €32.30.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:KINB:
Debt-to-Equity: 4.11 (near median its 10-year median of 4.11)
GF Value™: €32.30 vs. price of €30.65 (5.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1544% above the Media - Diversified median (#782 of 828)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:KINB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kinepolis Group NV is a diversified media company engaged in operating in the cinema industry. The business activities involve operation of cinema multiplexes: sale of tickets, confectionery, and beverages, sale of advertising space, event organization, etc. The company geographically operates in segments such as Belgium, Canada, the Netherlands, France, the United States, Spain and Luxembourg. The Switzerland and Poland activities are combined in other segment. The company earns the vast majority of its revenue from Belguim Segment.
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