Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Banijay Group NVFRA:W320 -0.68%85 Debt-to-Equity is 4.85 as of Jun. 2026, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 14.12. GuruFocus rates FRA:W320 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 831 Media - Diversified companies, Banijay Group NV ranks worse than 95.43% 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 Banijay Group NV's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:W320'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -153.78 Med: 14.12 Max: 241.34
Current: 4.85
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Banijay Group NV was 241.34. The lowest was -153.78. And the median was 14.12.
FRA:W320's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 95.43% of 831
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.25
vs FRA:W320: 4.85
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.
Banijay Group NV Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Banijay Group NV Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Banijay 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.
FRA:W320 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Banijay 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.
Banijay Group NV Debt-to-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Banijay Group NV's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Banijay 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.
Banijay Group NV (FRA:W320) has a Debt-to-Equity of 4.85 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Banijay Group NV and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 14.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Banijay Group NV ranks #793 out of 831 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 95.4%.
Is Banijay Group NV's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Banijay Group NV's current Debt-to-Equity of 4.85 is 66% below median its 10-year median of 14.12. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25. Banijay Group NV's value of 4.85 is 1840% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Banijay Group NV ranks #793 out of 831 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Banijay Group NV has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Banijay Group NV's Debt-to-Equity compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Banijay Group NV ranks #793 out of 831 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Banijay Group NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25. Banijay Group NV's value of 4.85 is 1840% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.12 vs. the industry median of 0.25, Banijay 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 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. Banijay Group NV's current Debt-to-Equity of 4.85 is 1840% 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 Banijay 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. Banijay Group NV's current Debt-to-Equity is 4.85, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 14.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Banijay Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Banijay Group NV (FRA:W320) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.25, compared to a current price of €8.70 — trading 15.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 4.85, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 14.12 and 1840% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.25. Banijay Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Banijay Group NV (FRA:W320), the current Debt-to-Equity is 4.85 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 Banijay Group NV (FRA:W320) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Banijay Group NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €8.70 is trading 15.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.25.
GuruFocus considers Banijay Group NV to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:W320:
Debt-to-Equity: 4.85 (66% below median its 10-year median of 14.12)
GF Value™: €10.25 vs. price of €8.70 (15.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1840% above the Media - Diversified median (#793 of 831)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:W320 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Banijay Group NV media and entertainment company. It has over 130 production companies across 25 territories, a multi-genre catalogue boasting over 226,000 hours of original standout programming, and a complementary live entertainment business. It produces both scripted and non-scripted content across all genres, including reality, entertainment and talk shows, game shows, factual entertainment, documentary, drama, animation (or kids) and comedy.
85GF Score
Get the complete analysis for FRA:W320
Debt-to-Equity is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
FRA:W320 has been successfully added to your 
