Star7 SpA (MIL:STAR7) Debt-to-Equity: 1.43 (As of Dec. 2025) — 18% Below Median

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MIL:STAR7 Star7 SpA MIL:STAR7
82 GF Score
Price €9.60
GF Value €7.65
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Star7 SpA Debt-to-Equity?

Star7 SpA MIL:STAR7 82 Debt-to-Equity is 1.43 as of Dec. 2025, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 1.75. GuruFocus rates MIL:STAR7 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.65 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 957 Business Services companies, Star7 SpA ranks worse than 83.18% on this metric.

Star7 SpA's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €15.3 Mil. Star7 SpA's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €30.2 Mil. Star7 SpA's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €31.7 Mil. Star7 SpA's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.43.

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 Star7 SpA's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

MIL:STAR7' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.43   Med: 1.75   Max: 2.25
Current: 1.43

During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Star7 SpA was 2.25. The lowest was 1.43. And the median was 1.75.

MIL:STAR7's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than
83.18% of 957 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.33 vs MIL:STAR7: 1.43

Star7 SpA  (MIL:STAR7) 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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Star7 SpA Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


Star7 SpA Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Star7 SpA'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.

Star7 SpA Debt-to-Equity Chart

Star7 SpA Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 2.25 1.89 1.60 1.75 1.43

Star7 SpA Semi-Annual Data
Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Debt-to-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.60 1.61 1.75 1.47 1.43

MIL:STAR7 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Star7 SpA'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.


Star7 SpA Debt-to-Equity vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Star7 SpA's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Star7 SpA's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


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Star7 SpA Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Star7 SpA's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Star7 SpA's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 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.

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What does a Debt-to-Equity of 1.43 mean?
Star7 SpA (MIL:STAR7) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.43 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Star7 SpA and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 1.75. Over the past decade, Star7 SpA's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.43 to 2.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Star7 SpA ranks #796 out of 957 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 83.2%.
Is Star7 SpA's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Star7 SpA's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.43 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 1.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.43 to a high of 2.25. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. Star7 SpA's value of 1.43 is 333.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Star7 SpA ranks #796 out of 957 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Star7 SpA has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star7 SpA's Debt-to-Equity compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Star7 SpA ranks #796 out of 957 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Star7 SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. Star7 SpA's value of 1.43 is 333.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Star7 SpA's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.43 to 2.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.75 vs. the industry median of 0.33, Star7 SpA 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 Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Business Services companies is 0.33, based on 957 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. Star7 SpA's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.43 is 333.3% 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 Star7 SpA and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star7 SpA's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.43, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 1.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star7 SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star7 SpA (MIL:STAR7) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.65, compared to a current price of €9.60 — trading 25.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.43, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 1.75 and 333.3% above the Business Services industry median of 0.33. Star7 SpA's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 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 Star7 SpA (MIL:STAR7), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.43 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 Star7 SpA (MIL:STAR7) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star7 SpA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €9.60 is trading 25.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.65. GuruFocus considers Star7 SpA to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:STAR7:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 1.43 (18% below median its 10-year median of 1.75)
  • GF Value™: €7.65 vs. price of €9.60 (25.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 333.3% above the Business Services median (#796 of 957)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:STAR7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Star7 SpA Business Description

Other Exchanges EH2:Germany
Address Via Alessandria, 37/B, Valle San Bartolomeo, Alessandria, ITA, 15122
Star7 SpA is engaged in the provision of translation, interpreting, language technologies, technical editing, content engineering, IT development, and print-on-demand services. The company operates under four segments: Authoring / Product Knowledge, Engineering and Experience; Translation and Interpreting / Global content; Printing; and Other Services. Its geographic segments include Italy, the USA, Brazil, and the Rest of the World, of which it generates the majority of its revenue from Italy.
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