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Zinc Media GroupLSE:ZIN 32 Debt-to-Equity is 3.44 as of Dec. 2025, which is 180% above its 10-year median of 1.23. GuruFocus rates LSE:ZIN with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.87 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 825 Media - Diversified companies, Zinc Media Group ranks worse than 93.94% 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 Zinc Media Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:ZIN'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.65 Med: 1.23 Max: 3.44
Current: 3.44
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Zinc Media Group was 3.44. The lowest was 0.65. And the median was 1.23.
LSE:ZIN's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 93.94% of 825
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.24
vs LSE:ZIN: 3.44
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.
Zinc Media Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Zinc Media Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zinc Media 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.
LSE:ZIN vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Zinc Media 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.
Zinc Media Group Debt-to-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Zinc Media Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zinc Media 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.
Zinc Media Group (LSE:ZIN) has a Debt-to-Equity of 3.44 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Zinc Media Group and its competitors. This is 180% above median its historical median of 1.23. Over the past decade, Zinc Media Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.65 to 3.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Zinc Media Group ranks #775 out of 825 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 93.9%.
Is Zinc Media Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Zinc Media Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 3.44 is 180% above median its 10-year median of 1.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.65 to a high of 3.44. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.24. Zinc Media Group's value of 3.44 is 1333.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zinc Media Group ranks #775 out of 825 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Zinc Media Group has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zinc Media Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Zinc Media Group ranks #775 out of 825 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Zinc Media Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.24. Zinc Media Group's value of 3.44 is 1333.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Zinc Media Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.65 to 3.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.23 vs. the industry median of 0.24, Zinc Media Group 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 0.24, based on 825 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. Zinc Media Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 3.44 is 1333.3% 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 Zinc Media Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zinc Media Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 3.44, which is 180% above median its own 10-year median of 1.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zinc Media Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zinc Media Group (LSE:ZIN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.87, compared to a current price of £0.58 — trading 33.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 3.44, which is 180% above median its 10-year median of 1.23 and 1333.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.24. Zinc Media Group's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Zinc Media Group (LSE:ZIN), the current Debt-to-Equity is 3.44 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 Zinc Media Group (LSE:ZIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zinc Media Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.58 is trading 33.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.87.
GuruFocus considers Zinc Media Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:ZIN:
Debt-to-Equity: 3.44 (180% above median its 10-year median of 1.23)
GF Value™: £0.87 vs. price of £0.58 (33.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1333.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#775 of 825)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:ZIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zinc Media Group PLC is a multimedia producer of TV programming with publishing and communications content. The segments of the company include Television and Content Production. The activities undertaken by TV segment include the production of television content. The Content Production segment includes brand and corporate film production, radio and podcast production, and publishing. The majority of its revenue is earned from TV production. The Group comprises several businesses that operate in two areas: television production (Tern, Brook Lapping, Red Sauce, Electric Violet, and others) and content production for brands and businesses (The Edge and the Zinc Communicate businesses in Brand Entertainment, Audio, Corporate Film and Publishing).
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