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GCL Global HoldingsGCL +3.63%16 Debt-to-Equity is 1.76 as of Sep. 2025, which is 129% above its 10-year median of 0.77. GuruFocus rates GCL with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 411 Interactive Media companies, GCL Global Holdings ranks worse than 93.67% 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 GCL Global Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
GCL'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37 Med: 0.77 Max: 1.76
Current: 1.76
During the past 4 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of GCL Global Holdings was 1.76. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.77.
GCL's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 93.67% of 411
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 0.13
vs GCL: 1.76
GCL Global Holdings (NAS:GCL) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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GCL Global Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
GCL Global Holdings Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GCL Global Holdings'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.
GCL vs GMHS, MYPS, GAME: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, GCL Global Holdings'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.
GCL Global Holdings Debt-to-Equity vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, GCL Global Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GCL Global Holdings'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.
GCL Global Holdings (GCL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.76 as of Sep. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on GCL Global Holdings and its competitors. This is 129% above median its historical median of 0.77. Over the past decade, GCL Global Holdings' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.37 to 1.76. According to the industry distribution chart, GCL Global Holdings ranks #385 out of 411 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 93.7%.
Is GCL Global Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
GCL Global Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 1.76 is 129% above median its 10-year median of 0.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 1.76. The Interactive Media industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.13. GCL Global Holdings' value of 1.76 is 1253.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GCL Global Holdings ranks #385 out of 411 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, GCL Global Holdings has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GCL Global Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to GMHS and MYPS?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, GCL Global Holdings ranks #385 out of 411 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places GCL Global Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.13. GCL Global Holdings' value of 1.76 is 1253.8% above this benchmark. Historically, GCL Global Holdings' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.37 to 1.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.77 vs. the industry median of 0.13, GCL Global Holdings 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Interactive Media companies is 0.13, based on 411 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. GCL Global Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.76 is 1253.8% 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 GCL Global Holdings and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GCL Global Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.76, which is 129% above median its own 10-year median of 0.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GCL Global Holdings stock overvalued right now?
GCL Global Holdings (GCL) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 1.76. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.76, which is 129% above median its 10-year median of 0.77 and 1253.8% above the Interactive Media industry median of 0.13. GCL Global Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 4 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 GCL Global Holdings (GCL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.76 as of Sep. 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.
GCL Global Holdings Ltd is a provider of games and entertainment content based in Asia. The company unites people through games and entertainment experiences, enabling creators to deliver engaging content and fun gameplay experiences to the gaming communities across the globe, with a strategic focus on the rapidly expanding Asian gaming market. Its mission is to bridge cultures and audiences by introducing Asian-developed IP to a multinational audience across consoles, PCs and streaming platforms. The company's reportable segment comprises console game, game publishing, and media advertising service. The company generates key revenue from the Console game, hardware, and accessories segment. Geographically, the company derives revenue from Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Others.
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