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Edel SE KGaAFRA:EDL -0.43%84 Debt-to-Equity is 1.42 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 1.47. GuruFocus rates FRA:EDL with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 833 Media - Diversified companies, Edel SE KGaA ranks worse than 84.39% 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 Edel SE KGaA's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:EDL'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.12 Med: 1.47 Max: 2.42
Current: 1.42
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Edel SE KGaA was 2.42. The lowest was 1.12. And the median was 1.47.
FRA:EDL's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 84.39% of 833
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.25
vs FRA:EDL: 1.42
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.
Edel SE KGaA Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Edel SE KGaA Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Edel SE KGaA'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:EDL vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Edel SE KGaA'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.
Edel SE KGaA Debt-to-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Edel SE KGaA's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Edel SE KGaA'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.
Edel SE KGaA (FRA:EDL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.42 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Edel SE KGaA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.47. Over the past decade, Edel SE KGaA's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.12 to 2.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Edel SE KGaA ranks #703 out of 833 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 84.4%.
Is Edel SE KGaA's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Edel SE KGaA's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.42 is near median its 10-year median of 1.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.12 to a high of 2.42. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25. Edel SE KGaA's value of 1.42 is 468% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Edel SE KGaA ranks #703 out of 833 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Edel SE KGaA has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Edel SE KGaA's Debt-to-Equity compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Edel SE KGaA ranks #703 out of 833 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Edel SE KGaA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25. Edel SE KGaA's value of 1.42 is 468% above this benchmark. Historically, Edel SE KGaA's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.12 to 2.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.47 vs. the industry median of 0.25, Edel SE KGaA 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 833 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. Edel SE KGaA's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.42 is 468% 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 Edel SE KGaA 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. Edel SE KGaA's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.42, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Edel SE KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Edel SE KGaA (FRA:EDL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.53, compared to a current price of €4.60 — trading 1.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.42, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.47 and 468% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.25. Edel SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Edel SE KGaA (FRA:EDL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.42 as of Mar. 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 Edel SE KGaA (FRA:EDL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Edel SE KGaA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.60 is trading 1.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.53.
GuruFocus considers Edel SE KGaA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:EDL:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.42 (near median its 10-year median of 1.47)
GF Value™: €4.53 vs. price of €4.60 (1.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 468% above the Media - Diversified median (#703 of 833)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:EDL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Edel SE & Co KGaA is an independent media company. The Edel Group divides its operational business into three business areas which are Manufacturing & Distribution, Music & Entertainment, and Books. The company offers artists, authors, labels, publishers, and other rights holders, different types of products and services. The company has two reportable segments which are Manufacturing and logistics and Marketing and sales. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Manufacturing and logistics. Geographically company generates revenues from Great Britain, Germany, Ireland, USA, France, and others.
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