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HypebeastHYPPF 59 Debt-to-Equity is 0.04 as of Mar. 2026, which is 64% below its 10-year median of 0.11. GuruFocus rates HYPPF with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.02. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 413 Interactive Media companies, Hypebeast ranks better than 76.03% 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 Hypebeast's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
HYPPF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.11 Max: 0.29
Current: 0.04
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Hypebeast was 0.29. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.11.
HYPPF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 76.03% of 413
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 0.13
vs HYPPF: 0.04
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.
Hypebeast Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Hypebeast Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hypebeast'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.
HYPPF vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Hypebeast'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.
Hypebeast Debt-to-Equity vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Hypebeast's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hypebeast'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.
Hypebeast (HYPPF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Hypebeast and its competitors. This is 64% below median its historical median of 0.11. Over the past decade, Hypebeast's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Hypebeast ranks #99 out of 413 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 24%.
Is Hypebeast's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Hypebeast's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 is 64% below median its 10-year median of 0.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.29. The Interactive Media industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.13. Hypebeast's value of 0.04 is 69.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hypebeast ranks #99 out of 413 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hypebeast has a GF Score™ of 59/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hypebeast's Debt-to-Equity compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Hypebeast ranks #99 out of 413 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Hypebeast in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.13. Hypebeast's value of 0.04 is 69.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Hypebeast's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.11 vs. the industry median of 0.13, Hypebeast has consistently been below 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 413 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. Hypebeast's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 is 69.2% below 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 Hypebeast 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. Hypebeast's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 0.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hypebeast stock overvalued right now?
Hypebeast (HYPPF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.02, compared to a current price of $0.02 — trading 5.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 0.11 and 69.2% below the Interactive Media industry median of 0.13. Hypebeast's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Hypebeast (HYPPF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04 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 Hypebeast (HYPPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hypebeast stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.02 is trading 5.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.02.
Key valuation signals for HYPPF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.04 (64% below median its 10-year median of 0.11)
GF Value™: $0.02 vs. price of $0.02 (5.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 69.2% below the Interactive Media median (#99 of 413)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HYPPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hypebeast Ltd is an investment holding company. The company's operating segment includes Media Segment and E-commerce & Retail Segment. It generates maximum revenue from Media Segment. The Media Segment is engaged in the provision of advertising spaces, provision of services for creative agency projects and publication of magazines. The E-commerce segment is involved in the operation of an online and offline retail platform for the sale of third-party branded clothing, shoes and accessories, and commission fee from consignment sales, provision of advertising space, exhibition income and beverage income. Geographically, it has a presence in the United States, Hong Kong, PRC, and Other Countries.
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