Go (MAL:GO) Debt-to-Equity: 2.82 (As of Jun. 2026) — 68% Above Median

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MAL:GO Go PLC MAL:GO
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Price €2.54
GF Value €3.14
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Go Debt-to-Equity?

Go MAL:GO 82 Debt-to-Equity is 2.82 as of Jun. 2026, which is 68% above its 10-year median of 1.68. GuruFocus rates MAL:GO with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.14 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 326 Telecommunication Services companies, Go ranks worse than 91.41% on this metric.

Go's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €33.5 Mil. Go's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €199.5 Mil. Go's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €82.6 Mil. Go's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.82.

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

MAL:GO' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.61   Med: 1.68   Max: 2.83
Current: 2.82

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Go was 2.83. The lowest was 0.61. And the median was 1.68.

MAL:GO's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than
91.41% of 326 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.64 vs MAL:GO: 2.82

Go  (MAL:GO) 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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Go Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


Go Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Go'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.

Go Debt-to-Equity Chart

Go Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.63 1.99 2.37 2.81 2.83

Go Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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 2.67 2.81 2.77 2.83 2.82

MAL:GO vs VZ, TMUS, T: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Go'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.


Go Debt-to-Equity vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Go's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Go Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Go's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Go's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

* 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 2.82 mean?
Go (MAL:GO) has a Debt-to-Equity of 2.82 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Go and its competitors. This is 68% above median its historical median of 1.68. Over the past decade, Go's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.61 to 2.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Go ranks #298 out of 326 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 91.4%.
Is Go's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Go's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.82 is 68% above median its 10-year median of 1.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.61 to a high of 2.83. The Telecommunication Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.64. Go's value of 2.82 is 340.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Go ranks #298 out of 326 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Go has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Go's Debt-to-Equity compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Go ranks #298 out of 326 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Go in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.64. Go's value of 2.82 is 340.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Go's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.61 to 2.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.68 vs. the industry median of 0.64, Go 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.64, based on 326 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. Go's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.82 is 340.6% 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 Go and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Go's current Debt-to-Equity is 2.82, which is 68% above median its own 10-year median of 1.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Go stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Go (MAL:GO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.14, compared to a current price of €2.54 — trading 19.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 2.82, which is 68% above median its 10-year median of 1.68 and 340.6% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.64. Go's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Go (MAL:GO), the current Debt-to-Equity is 2.82 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.

Is Go (MAL:GO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Go stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.54 is trading 19.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.14. GuruFocus considers Go to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MAL:GO:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 2.82 (68% above median its 10-year median of 1.68)
  • GF Value™: €3.14 vs. price of €2.54 (19.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 340.6% above the Telecommunication Services median (#298 of 326)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MAL:GO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Go Business Description

Address Triq Hal Tarxien, Zejtun, MLT, 3000
Go PLC is an integrated telecommunications group, offering an unparalleled range of services: fixed line telephony, mobile telephony, broadband internet services, and digital television. It also provides business-related services, such as data networking solutions, business IP services, cloud services, IPLCs, and managed and co-location facilities. Its operating segment includes Malta Telecommunications Services; Data Centre Services; and Cyprus Telecommunications Services. The company generates maximum revenue from the Malta Telecommunications Services segment.
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