Metrodome Group (LSE:3369) Debt-to-Equity: 17.36 (As of Dec. 2012)

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What is Metrodome Group Debt-to-Equity?

Metrodome Group LSE:3369 -9.09% Debt-to-Equity is 17.36 as of Dec. 2012. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Metrodome Group's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2012 was £2.56 Mil. Metrodome Group's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2012 was £0.24 Mil. Metrodome Group's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2012 was £0.16 Mil. Metrodome Group's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2012 was 17.36.

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 Metrodome Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:3369's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked *
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 0.245
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-Equity only.

Metrodome Group  (LSE:3369) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.

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Metrodome Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms

Metrodome Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Metrodome Group'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.

Metrodome Group Debt-to-Equity Chart

Metrodome Group Annual Data
Trend Mar03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.37 0.00 1.16 -0.60 17.36

Metrodome Group Semi-Annual Data
Mar03 Sep03 Jun04 Dec04 Jun05 Dec05 Jun06 Dec06 Jun07 Dec07 Jun08 Dec08 Jun09 Dec09 Jun10 Dec10 Jun11 Dec11 Jun12 Dec12
Debt-to-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.16 1.68 -0.60 1.81 17.36

Metrodome Group Debt-to-Equity Competitor Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, Metrodome Group'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.

Metrodome Group Debt-to-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Metrodome Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Metrodome Group's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


Metrodome Group Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Metrodome Group's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2012 is calculated as

Debt to Equity=Total Debt / Total Stockholders Equity
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Stockholders Equity
=(2.558 + 0.237) / 0.161
=17.36

Metrodome Group's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2012 is calculated as

Debt to Equity=Total Debt / Total Stockholders Equity
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Stockholders Equity
=(2.558 + 0.237) / 0.161
=17.36

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Equity →
What does a Debt-to-Equity of 17.36 mean?
Metrodome Group (LSE:3369) has a Debt-to-Equity of 17.36 as of Dec. 2012. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Metrodome Group and its competitors.
Is Metrodome Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Metrodome Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 17.36. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25. Metrodome Group's value of 17.36 is 6985.7% above this industry median.
How does Metrodome Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
Metrodome Group's Debt-to-Equity of 17.36 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25. Metrodome Group's value of 17.36 is 6985.7% above this benchmark. 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 826 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. Metrodome Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 17.36 is 6985.7% 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 Metrodome Group 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. Metrodome Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 17.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metrodome Group stock overvalued right now?
Metrodome Group (LSE:3369) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 17.36. The current Debt-to-Equity is 17.36 and 6985.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.25. 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 Metrodome Group (LSE:3369), the current Debt-to-Equity is 17.36 as of Dec. 2012. 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.