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STV GroupLSE:STVG -0.92%51 Debt-to-Equity is -8.91 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:STVG with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.19 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 831 Media - Diversified companies, STV Group ranks worse than 120336.82% 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 STV Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:STVG'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -35.37 Med: -1.26 Max: -0.72
Current: -8.91
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of STV Group was -0.72. The lowest was -35.37. And the median was -1.26.
LSE:STVG's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 0.26
vs LSE:STVG: -8.91
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.
STV Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
STV Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for STV 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.
For the Broadcasting subindustry, STV 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.
STV Group Debt-to-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, STV Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where STV Group'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.
STV Group (LSE:STVG) has a Debt-to-Equity of -8.91 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on STV Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, STV Group ranks #999999 out of 831 companies in the Media - Diversified industry.
Is STV Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
STV Group's current Debt-to-Equity is -8.91. Based on the distribution chart, STV Group ranks #999999 out of 831 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, STV Group has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does STV Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, STV Group ranks #999999 out of 831 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places STV Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. 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 0.26, based on 831 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. 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 STV Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. STV Group's current Debt-to-Equity is -8.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is STV Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STV Group (LSE:STVG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.19, compared to a current price of £1.08 — trading 50.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is -8.91. STV Group's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 8 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 STV Group (LSE:STVG), the current Debt-to-Equity is -8.91 as of Dec. 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.
Is STV Group (LSE:STVG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STV Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.08 is trading 50.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.19.
GuruFocus considers STV Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:STVG:
Debt-to-Equity: -8.91
GF Value™: £2.19 vs. price of £1.08 (50.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:STVG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
STV Group PLC is Scotland's digital media brand, providing consumers with quality content on air, online, and on demand. It is engaged in the production and broadcasting of television programs, the provision of internet services, and the sale of advertising airtime and space in these media. Its segments are Audience and Studios. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Audience segment. The group operates digital services in four cities in Scotland, which provide news, events, offers, pictures, and videos for consumers: STV Glasgow, STV Edinburgh, STV Aberdeen, and STV Dundee.
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