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Kustom EntertainmentKUST +0.22%20 Debt-to-Equity is 0.85 as of Jun. 2026, which is 608% above its 10-year median of 0.12. GuruFocus rates KUST with a GF Score™ of 20/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 828 Media - Diversified companies, Kustom Entertainment ranks worse than 74.03% 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 Kustom Entertainment's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
KUST'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.84 Med: 0.12 Max: 4.96
Current: 0.85
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Kustom Entertainment was 4.96. The lowest was -5.84. And the median was 0.12.
KUST's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 74.03% of 828
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.25
vs KUST: 0.85
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.
Kustom Entertainment Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Kustom Entertainment Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kustom Entertainment'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.
KUST vs ZNB, GFMH, BOTY: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Kustom Entertainment'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.
Kustom Entertainment Debt-to-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Kustom Entertainment's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kustom Entertainment'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.
Kustom Entertainment (KUST) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.85 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Kustom Entertainment and its competitors. This is 608% above median its historical median of 0.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Kustom Entertainment ranks #613 out of 828 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 74%.
Is Kustom Entertainment's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Kustom Entertainment's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.85 is 608% above median its 10-year median of 0.12. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25. Kustom Entertainment's value of 0.85 is 240% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kustom Entertainment ranks #613 out of 828 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kustom Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kustom Entertainment's Debt-to-Equity compare to ZNB and GFMH?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Kustom Entertainment ranks #613 out of 828 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Kustom Entertainment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25. Kustom Entertainment's value of 0.85 is 240% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.12 vs. the industry median of 0.25, Kustom Entertainment 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 828 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. Kustom Entertainment's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.85 is 240% 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 Kustom Entertainment 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. Kustom Entertainment's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.85, which is 608% above median its own 10-year median of 0.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kustom Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Kustom Entertainment (KUST) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.85. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.85, which is 608% above median its 10-year median of 0.12 and 240% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.25. Kustom Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 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 Kustom Entertainment (KUST), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.85 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.
Kustom Entertainment Inc provides live event production and ticketing technology services. The company operates in two segments: video solutions and entertainment. The Video Solutions Segment represents the Company's legacy operations and includes the development, manufacture, and sale of digital video imaging and storage products, disinfectant, and related safety products for use in law enforcement, security, and commercial applications. The Entertainment Segment operates a secondary ticketing platform through TicketSmarter.com, acting as an intermediary between ticket buyers and sellers. In addition, this segment includes live event production and promotion activities, including the Country Stampede music festival and other entertainment events.
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