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Next 15 GroupCHIX:NFGL -0.72%64 Debt-to-Equity is 1.05 as of Jan. 2026, which is 52% above its 10-year median of 0.69. GuruFocus rates CHIX:NFGL with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 831 Media - Diversified companies, Next 15 Group ranks worse than 78.1% 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 Next 15 Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:NFGl'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27 Med: 0.69 Max: 1.05
Current: 1.05
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Next 15 Group was 1.05. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.69.
CHIX:NFGl's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 78.1% of 831
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.26
vs CHIX:NFGl: 1.05
Next 15 Group (CHIX:NFGl) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Next 15 Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Next 15 Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Next 15 Group'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:NFGL vs APP, OMC, TTD: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Next 15 Group'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.
Next 15 Group Debt-to-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Next 15 Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Next 15 Group'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.
Next 15 Group (CHIX:NFGL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.05 as of Jan. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Next 15 Group and its competitors. This is 52% above median its historical median of 0.69. Over the past decade, Next 15 Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.27 to 1.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Next 15 Group ranks #649 out of 831 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 78.1%.
Is Next 15 Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Next 15 Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.05 is 52% above median its 10-year median of 0.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 1.05. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Next 15 Group's value of 1.05 is 303.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Next 15 Group ranks #649 out of 831 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Next 15 Group has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Next 15 Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Next 15 Group ranks #649 out of 831 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Next 15 Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Next 15 Group's value of 1.05 is 303.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Next 15 Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.27 to 1.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.69 vs. the industry median of 0.26, Next 15 Group 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. Next 15 Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.05 is 303.8% 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 Next 15 Group 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. Next 15 Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.05, which is 52% above median its own 10-year median of 0.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Next 15 Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Next 15 Group (CHIX:NFGL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.53, compared to a current price of £2.75 — trading 22.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.05, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 0.69 and 303.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.26. Next 15 Group's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Next 15 Group (CHIX:NFGL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.05 as of Jan. 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 Next 15 Group (CHIX:NFGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Next 15 Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £2.75 is trading 22.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £3.53.
GuruFocus considers Next 15 Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:NFGL:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.05 (52% above median its 10-year median of 0.69)
GF Value™: £3.53 vs. price of £2.75 (22.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 303.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#649 of 831)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:NFGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Next 15 Group PLC is a digital marketing company in the United Kingdom. The company segments include Retail Media; Data & Research; Digital Transformation, Marketing & Communications, and Creative Services . It generates maximum of its revenue from the Marketing & Communications segment.
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