MFE-MediaForEurope (MIL:MFEB) Debt-to-Equity: 0.77 (As of Mar. 2026) — 71% Above Median

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MIL:MFEB MFE-MediaForEurope MIL:MFEB
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Price €3.46
GF Value €6.16
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What is MFE-MediaForEurope Debt-to-Equity?

MFE-MediaForEurope MIL:MFEB 69 Debt-to-Equity is 0.77 as of Mar. 2026, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 0.45. GuruFocus rates MIL:MFEB with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.16 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 832 Media - Diversified companies, MFE-MediaForEurope ranks worse than 72.72% on this metric.

MFE-MediaForEurope's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0 Mil. MFE-MediaForEurope's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,661 Mil. MFE-MediaForEurope's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €3,469 Mil. MFE-MediaForEurope's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.77.

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

MIL:MFEB' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06   Med: 0.45   Max: 0.83
Current: 0.77

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of MFE-MediaForEurope was 0.83. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.45.

MIL:MFEB's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than
72.72% of 832 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.26 vs MIL:MFEB: 0.77

MFE-MediaForEurope  (MIL:MFEB) 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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MFE-MediaForEurope Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


MFE-MediaForEurope Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MFE-MediaForEurope'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.

MFE-MediaForEurope Debt-to-Equity Chart

MFE-MediaForEurope 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 0.45 0.53 0.38 0.29 0.77

MFE-MediaForEurope Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.16 0.25 0.83 0.77 0.77

MIL:MFEB vs NXST: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, MFE-MediaForEurope'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.


MFE-MediaForEurope Debt-to-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, MFE-MediaForEurope's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

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


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MFE-MediaForEurope Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

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

MFE-MediaForEurope's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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 0.77 mean?
MFE-MediaForEurope (MIL:MFEB) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.77 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on MFE-MediaForEurope and its competitors. This is 71% above median its historical median of 0.45. Over the past decade, MFE-MediaForEurope's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.06 to 0.83. According to the industry distribution chart, MFE-MediaForEurope ranks #605 out of 832 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 72.7%.
Is MFE-MediaForEurope's Debt-to-Equity too high?
MFE-MediaForEurope's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.77 is 71% above median its 10-year median of 0.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 0.83. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. MFE-MediaForEurope's value of 0.77 is 196.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MFE-MediaForEurope ranks #605 out of 832 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MFE-MediaForEurope has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MFE-MediaForEurope's Debt-to-Equity compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, MFE-MediaForEurope ranks #605 out of 832 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places MFE-MediaForEurope in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. MFE-MediaForEurope's value of 0.77 is 196.2% above this benchmark. Historically, MFE-MediaForEurope's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.06 to 0.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.45 vs. the industry median of 0.26, MFE-MediaForEurope 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. MFE-MediaForEurope's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.77 is 196.2% 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 MFE-MediaForEurope 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. MFE-MediaForEurope's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.77, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 0.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MFE-MediaForEurope stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MFE-MediaForEurope (MIL:MFEB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.16, compared to a current price of €3.46 — trading 43.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.77, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 0.45 and 196.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.26. MFE-MediaForEurope's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 MFE-MediaForEurope (MIL:MFEB), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.77 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 MFE-MediaForEurope (MIL:MFEB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MFE-MediaForEurope stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.46 is trading 43.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.16. GuruFocus considers MFE-MediaForEurope to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MIL:MFEB:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 0.77 (71% above median its 10-year median of 0.45)
  • GF Value™: €6.16 vs. price of €3.46 (43.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 196.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#605 of 832)

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


MFE-MediaForEurope Business Description

Address Viale Europa 46, Cologno Monzese, Milan, ITA, 20093
MFE-MediaForEurope is a commercial TV operator in the Italian and Spanish commercial TV sector, offering free-to-air television programming on general interest channels (Canale 5, Italia 1 and Rete 4 in Italy, and Tele5 and Cuatro in Spain) and a wide portfolio of semigeneralist and thematic channels available in linear and on-demand OTT services comprising a broad range of cinema, TV series and children's channel content. The group generates maximum revenue from TV advertising, and the rest from sales of TV rights and productions, pay streaming service, movie distribution, construction, rental, and maintenance of TV equipment, etc. The company's operating segments are: Italy, which is its key revenue-generating market, and Spain.
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