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Hopscotch GroupeFRA:4Z2 89 Debt-to-Equity is 1.66 as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 1.86. GuruFocus rates FRA:4Z2 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.33. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 834 Media - Diversified companies, Hopscotch Groupe ranks worse than 86.93% 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 Hopscotch Groupe's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:4Z2'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5 Med: 1.86 Max: 4.47
Current: 1.66
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Hopscotch Groupe was 4.47. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 1.86.
FRA:4Z2's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 86.93% of 834
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.26
vs FRA:4Z2: 1.66
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Hopscotch Groupe Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Hopscotch Groupe Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hopscotch Groupe'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.
FRA:4Z2 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Hopscotch Groupe'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.
Hopscotch Groupe Debt-to-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Hopscotch Groupe's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hopscotch Groupe'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.
Hopscotch Groupe (FRA:4Z2) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.66 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Hopscotch Groupe and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 1.86. Over the past decade, Hopscotch Groupe's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.50 to 4.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Hopscotch Groupe ranks #725 out of 834 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 86.9%.
Is Hopscotch Groupe's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Hopscotch Groupe's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.66 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 1.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 4.47. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Hopscotch Groupe's value of 1.66 is 538.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hopscotch Groupe ranks #725 out of 834 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hopscotch Groupe has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hopscotch Groupe's Debt-to-Equity compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Hopscotch Groupe ranks #725 out of 834 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Hopscotch Groupe in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Hopscotch Groupe's value of 1.66 is 538.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Hopscotch Groupe's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.50 to 4.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.86 vs. the industry median of 0.26, Hopscotch Groupe 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 834 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. Hopscotch Groupe's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.66 is 538.5% 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 Hopscotch Groupe 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. Hopscotch Groupe's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.66, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 1.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hopscotch Groupe stock overvalued right now?
Hopscotch Groupe (FRA:4Z2) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 1.66. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.33, compared to a current price of €14.65 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.66, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 1.86 and 538.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.26. Hopscotch Groupe's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Hopscotch Groupe (FRA:4Z2), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.66 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 Hopscotch Groupe (FRA:4Z2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hopscotch Groupe stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €14.65 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €15.33.
Key valuation signals for FRA:4Z2:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.66 (11% below median its 10-year median of 1.86)
GF Value™: €15.33 vs. price of €14.65 (4.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 538.5% above the Media - Diversified median (#725 of 834)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4Z2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hopscotch Groupe SA designs engaging and long-lasting relationships between new audiences and the brands, companies and institutions. The company is also involved with sales promotion events.
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