MVES (The Movie Studio) Debt-to-Equity: -0.23 (As of Jun. 2023)

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What is The Movie Studio Debt-to-Equity?

The Movie Studio MVES Debt-to-Equity is -0.23 as of Jun. 2023.

The Movie Studio's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2023 was $0.34 Mil. The Movie Studio's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2023 was $0.00 Mil. The Movie Studio's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2023 was $-1.48 Mil. The Movie Studio's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2023 was -0.23.

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 The Movie Studio's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

MVES's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked *
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 0.26
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-Equity only.

The Movie Studio  (OTCPK:MVES) 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.

Be Aware

Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.

The Movie Studio Debt-to-Equity Related Terms

The Movie Studio Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Movie Studio'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.

The Movie Studio Debt-to-Equity Chart

The Movie Studio Annual Data
Trend Oct09 Oct10 Oct11 Oct12 Oct13 Oct14 Oct15 Oct16 Jun22 Jun23
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.00 -1.64 -2.09 -0.14 -0.23

The Movie Studio Semi-Annual Data
Oct00 Oct01 Oct02 Oct03 Oct04 Oct05 Oct06 Oct07 Oct08 Oct09 Oct10 Oct11 Oct12 Oct13 Oct14 Oct15 Oct16 Jun22 Jun23
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 -1.00 -1.64 -2.09 -0.14 -0.23

MVES vs BOTY, UMAX, ABQQ: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, The Movie Studio'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.

The Movie Studio Debt-to-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


The Movie Studio Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

The Movie Studio's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2023 is calculated as

Debt to Equity=Total Debt / Total Stockholders Equity
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Stockholders Equity
=(0.342 + 0) / -1.477
=-0.23

The Movie Studio's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2023 is calculated as

Debt to Equity=Total Debt / Total Stockholders Equity
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Stockholders Equity
=(0.342 + 0) / -1.477
=-0.23

* 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 -0.23 mean?
The Movie Studio (MVES) has a Debt-to-Equity of -0.23 as of Jun. 2023. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on The Movie Studio and its competitors.
Is The Movie Studio's Debt-to-Equity too high?
The Movie Studio's current Debt-to-Equity is -0.23.
How does The Movie Studio's Debt-to-Equity compare to BOTY and UMAX?
The Movie Studio's Debt-to-Equity of -0.23 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. 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 834 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. 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 The Movie Studio 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. The Movie Studio's current Debt-to-Equity is -0.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Movie Studio stock overvalued right now?
The Movie Studio (MVES) has a current Debt-to-Equity of -0.23. The current Debt-to-Equity is -0.23. 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 The Movie Studio (MVES), the current Debt-to-Equity is -0.23 as of Jun. 2023. 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.

The Movie Studio Business Description

Address 110 Tower S.E. 6th Street, Suite 1700, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA, 33301
The Movie Studio Inc. specializes in independent film production and distribution. It operates a vertically integrated model with an OTT Video-on-Demand platform and mobile app, offering both advertising-based (AVOD) and subscription-based (SVOD) services. The company generates revenue through partnerships with third-party distributors and a mix of proprietary and aggregated film content. Its growth focuses on production and acquisitions, upgrading legacy films for digital streaming and foreign licensing. It is positioned as a disruptor.