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Liberty MediaFRA:LM0F +1.18%83 Debt-to-Equity is 0.65 as of Jun. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 0.58. GuruFocus rates FRA:LM0F with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €79.13 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 834 Media - Diversified companies, Liberty Media ranks worse than 69.54% 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 Liberty Media's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:LM0F'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38 Med: 0.58 Max: 1.49
Current: 0.65
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Liberty Media was 1.49. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.58.
FRA:LM0F's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 69.54% of 834
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.25
vs FRA:LM0F: 0.65
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.
Liberty Media Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Liberty Media Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Liberty Media'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:LM0F vs FOXA, ROKU, NWSA: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Liberty Media'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.
Liberty Media Debt-to-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Liberty Media's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Liberty Media'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.
Liberty Media (FRA:LM0F) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.65 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Liberty Media and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 0.58. Over the past decade, Liberty Media's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.38 to 1.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Liberty Media ranks #580 out of 834 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 69.5%.
Is Liberty Media's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Liberty Media's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.65 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 0.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 1.49. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25. Liberty Media's value of 0.65 is 160% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Liberty Media ranks #580 out of 834 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Liberty Media has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Liberty Media's Debt-to-Equity compare to FOXA and ROKU?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Liberty Media ranks #580 out of 834 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Liberty Media in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25. Liberty Media's value of 0.65 is 160% above this benchmark. Historically, Liberty Media's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.38 to 1.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.58 vs. the industry median of 0.25, Liberty Media 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 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. Liberty Media's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.65 is 160% 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 Liberty Media 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. Liberty Media's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.65, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 0.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Liberty Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Liberty Media (FRA:LM0F) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €79.13, compared to a current price of €85.50 — trading 8.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.65, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 0.58 and 160% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.25. Liberty Media's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 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 Liberty Media (FRA:LM0F), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.65 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 Liberty Media (FRA:LM0F) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Liberty Media stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €85.50 is trading 8.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €79.13.
GuruFocus considers Liberty Media to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LM0F:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.65 (12% above median its 10-year median of 0.58)
GF Value™: €79.13 vs. price of €85.50 (8.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 160% above the Media - Diversified median (#580 of 834)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LM0F stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Liberty Media Corp along with its subsidiaries is engaged in the media and entertainment industries in North America and the United Kingdom. The company owns interests in a high-quality portfolio of assets across the media, entertainment and sports industries. It operates in two reportable segment Formula 1 and MotoGP. It generates majority of its revenue from the Formula 1 segment. The company derives its maximum revenue from United Kingdom.
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