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Kuaishou TechnologyKSHTY +0.90%68 Debt-to-Equity is 0.47 as of Mar. 2026, which is 57% above its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates KSHTY with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.93 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 411 Interactive Media companies, Kuaishou Technology ranks worse than 77.37% 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 Kuaishou Technology's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
KSHTY'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.08 Med: 0.3 Max: 0.52
Current: 0.47
During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Kuaishou Technology was 0.52. The lowest was -0.08. And the median was 0.30.
KSHTY's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 77.37% of 411
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 0.13
vs KSHTY: 0.47
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.
Kuaishou Technology Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Kuaishou Technology Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kuaishou Technology'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.
KSHTY vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Kuaishou Technology'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.
Kuaishou Technology Debt-to-Equity vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Kuaishou Technology's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuaishou Technology'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.
Kuaishou Technology (KSHTY) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.47 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Kuaishou Technology and its competitors. This is 57% above median its historical median of 0.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuaishou Technology ranks #318 out of 411 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 77.4%.
Is Kuaishou Technology's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Kuaishou Technology's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.47 is 57% above median its 10-year median of 0.30. The Interactive Media industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.13. Kuaishou Technology's value of 0.47 is 261.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuaishou Technology ranks #318 out of 411 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kuaishou Technology has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuaishou Technology's Debt-to-Equity compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Kuaishou Technology ranks #318 out of 411 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Kuaishou Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.13. Kuaishou Technology's value of 0.47 is 261.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.30 vs. the industry median of 0.13, Kuaishou Technology 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. Kuaishou Technology's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.47 is 261.5% 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 Kuaishou Technology 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. Kuaishou Technology's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.47, which is 57% above median its own 10-year median of 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuaishou Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuaishou Technology (KSHTY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.93, compared to a current price of $1.12 — trading 42% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.47, which is 57% above median its 10-year median of 0.30 and 261.5% above the Interactive Media industry median of 0.13. Kuaishou Technology's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 2 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 Kuaishou Technology (KSHTY), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.47 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 Kuaishou Technology (KSHTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuaishou Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.12 is trading 42% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.93.
GuruFocus considers Kuaishou Technology to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for KSHTY:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.47 (57% above median its 10-year median of 0.30)
GF Value™: $1.93 vs. price of $1.12 (42% below fair value)
Industry Position: 261.5% above the Interactive Media median (#318 of 411)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KSHTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuaishou Technology is a social media platform where users create, watch, and share short-form videos. Approximately half of the company's revenue comes from advertising. Additionally, Kuaishou generates revenue through livestreaming, where fans purchase virtual gifts to tip hosts. The platform also features livestreaming e-commerce, enabling users to buy products showcased in videos, with Kuaishou earning a commission on each transaction. Kuaishou's primary competitors are ByteDance's Douyin and Tencent Video. Notably, Tencent owns a 16% stake in Kuaishou.
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