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MediaCo HoldingMDIA +1.55%55 Debt-to-Equity is 3.05 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 2.69. GuruFocus rates MDIA with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 832 Media - Diversified companies, MediaCo Holding ranks worse than 92.43% 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 MediaCo Holding's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MDIA'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16 Med: 2.69 Max: 30.82
Current: 3.05
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of MediaCo Holding was 30.82. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 2.69.
MDIA's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 92.43% of 832
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.26
vs MDIA: 3.05
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MediaCo Holding Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
MediaCo Holding Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MediaCo Holding'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.
MDIA vs CAST, FLZH, SGA: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Broadcasting subindustry, MediaCo Holding'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.
MediaCo Holding Debt-to-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, MediaCo Holding's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MediaCo Holding'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.
MediaCo Holding (MDIA) has a Debt-to-Equity of 3.05 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on MediaCo Holding and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 2.69. Over the past decade, MediaCo Holding's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.16 to 30.82. According to the industry distribution chart, MediaCo Holding ranks #769 out of 832 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 92.4%.
Is MediaCo Holding's Debt-to-Equity too high?
MediaCo Holding's current Debt-to-Equity of 3.05 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 2.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 30.82. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. MediaCo Holding's value of 3.05 is 1073.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MediaCo Holding ranks #769 out of 832 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MediaCo Holding has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MediaCo Holding's Debt-to-Equity compare to CAST and FLZH?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, MediaCo Holding ranks #769 out of 832 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places MediaCo Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. MediaCo Holding's value of 3.05 is 1073.1% above this benchmark. Historically, MediaCo Holding's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.16 to 30.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.69 vs. the industry median of 0.26, MediaCo Holding 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 0.26, based on 832 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. MediaCo Holding's current Debt-to-Equity of 3.05 is 1073.1% 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 MediaCo Holding 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. MediaCo Holding's current Debt-to-Equity is 3.05, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 2.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MediaCo Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MediaCo Holding (MDIA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.08, compared to a current price of $0.99 — trading 8.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 3.05, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 2.69 and 1073.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.26. MediaCo Holding's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 5 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 MediaCo Holding (MDIA), the current Debt-to-Equity is 3.05 as of Mar. 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 MediaCo Holding (MDIA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MediaCo Holding stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.99 is trading 8.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.08.
GuruFocus considers MediaCo Holding to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MDIA:
Debt-to-Equity: 3.05 (13% above median its 10-year median of 2.69)
GF Value™: $1.08 vs. price of $0.99 (8.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1073.1% above the Media - Diversified median (#769 of 832)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MDIA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MediaCo Holding Inc is a radio broadcasting media company operating in radio and digital advertising, premium programming, and events. It has two radio stations, WQHT-FM and WBLS-FM, which serve the New York City metropolitan area. The company generates revenue from radio and outdoor advertising sales, events including sponsorships and ticket sales, licensing, and syndication. The company has two business segments: the Audio segment and the Video segment.
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