PENN Entertainment (MEX:PENN) Debt-to-Equity: 5.94 (As of Jun. 2026) — 59% Above Median

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MEX:PENN PENN Entertainment Inc MEX:PENN
64 GF Score
Price MXN350.00
GF Value MXN411.03
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is PENN Entertainment Debt-to-Equity?

PENN Entertainment MEX:PENN 64 Debt-to-Equity is 5.94 as of Jun. 2026, which is 59% above its 10-year median of 3.73. GuruFocus rates MEX:PENN with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN411.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 723 Travel & Leisure companies, PENN Entertainment ranks worse than 96.4% on this metric.

PENN Entertainment's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN9,672 Mil. PENN Entertainment's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN183,352 Mil. PENN Entertainment's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN32,478 Mil. PENN Entertainment's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 5.94.

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

MEX:PENN' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -140.37   Med: 3.73   Max: 165.17
Current: 6.12

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of PENN Entertainment was 165.17. The lowest was -140.37. And the median was 3.73.

MEX:PENN's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than
96.4% of 723 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 0.43 vs MEX:PENN: 6.12

PENN Entertainment  (MEX:PENN) 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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PENN Entertainment Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


PENN Entertainment Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PENN Entertainment'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.

PENN Entertainment Debt-to-Equity Chart

PENN Entertainment 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 2.83 3.59 3.61 3.93 6.15

PENN Entertainment Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 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 3.71 5.70 6.15 6.12 5.94

MEX:PENN vs VAC, MCRI, RRR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Resorts & Casinos subindustry, PENN Entertainment'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.


PENN Entertainment Debt-to-Equity vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, PENN Entertainment's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

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


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PENN Entertainment Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

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

PENN Entertainment'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 5.94 mean?
PENN Entertainment (MEX:PENN) has a Debt-to-Equity of 5.94 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on PENN Entertainment and its competitors. This is 59% above median its historical median of 3.73. According to the industry distribution chart, PENN Entertainment ranks #697 out of 723 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 96.4%.
Is PENN Entertainment's Debt-to-Equity too high?
PENN Entertainment's current Debt-to-Equity of 5.94 is 59% above median its 10-year median of 3.73. The Travel & Leisure industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. PENN Entertainment's value of 5.94 is 1281.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PENN Entertainment ranks #697 out of 723 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PENN Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PENN Entertainment's Debt-to-Equity compare to VAC and MCRI?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, PENN Entertainment ranks #697 out of 723 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places PENN Entertainment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. PENN Entertainment's value of 5.94 is 1281.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.73 vs. the industry median of 0.43, PENN Entertainment 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Travel & Leisure companies is 0.43, based on 723 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. PENN Entertainment's current Debt-to-Equity of 5.94 is 1281.4% 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 PENN Entertainment and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PENN Entertainment's current Debt-to-Equity is 5.94, which is 59% above median its own 10-year median of 3.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PENN Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PENN Entertainment (MEX:PENN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN411.03, compared to a current price of MXN350.00 — trading 14.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 5.94, which is 59% above median its 10-year median of 3.73 and 1281.4% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 0.43. PENN Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 10 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 PENN Entertainment (MEX:PENN), the current Debt-to-Equity is 5.94 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 PENN Entertainment (MEX:PENN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PENN Entertainment stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN350.00 is trading 14.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN411.03. GuruFocus considers PENN Entertainment to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:PENN:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 5.94 (59% above median its 10-year median of 3.73)
  • GF Value™: MXN411.03 vs. price of MXN350.00 (14.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1281.4% above the Travel & Leisure median (#697 of 723)

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


PENN Entertainment Business Description

Address 825 Berkshire Boulevard, Suite 200, Wyomissing, PA, USA, 19610
Penn Entertainment's origins date back to its 1972 racetrack opening in Pennsylvania. Today, Penn operates 42 properties across 20 states and 12 brands, including Hollywood Casino and Ameristar. Land-based casinos represented 81% of total sales in 2025; 19% was from the interactive segment, which includes sports, i-gaming, and media revenue. The retail portfolio generates low-30s EBITDAR margins and helps position the company to obtain licenses for the digital wagering markets. Additionally, Penn's media asset, theScore, provides access to sports betting/i-gaming technology and clientele, helping it form a leading digital position.
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