STL NetworksNSE:STLNETWORK -0.84%16 Debt-to-Equity is 1.34 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 1.34. GuruFocus rates NSE:STLNETWORK with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 323 Telecommunication Services companies, STL Networks ranks worse than 75.54% 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 STL Networks's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:STLNETWORK'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.34 Med: 1.34 Max: 1.34
Current: 1.34
During the past 2 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of STL Networks was 1.34. The lowest was 1.34. And the median was 1.34.
NSE:STLNETWORK's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 75.54% of 323
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.62
vs NSE:STLNETWORK: 1.34
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STL Networks Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
STL Networks Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for STL Networks'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.
NSE:STLNETWORK vs TMUS, VZ, T: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, STL Networks'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.
STL Networks Debt-to-Equity vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, STL Networks's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where STL Networks'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.
STL Networks (NSE:STLNETWORK) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.34 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on STL Networks and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.34. Over the past decade, STL Networks' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.34 to 1.34. According to the industry distribution chart, STL Networks ranks #244 out of 323 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 75.5%.
Is STL Networks' Debt-to-Equity too high?
STL Networks' current Debt-to-Equity of 1.34 is near median its 10-year median of 1.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.34 to a high of 1.34. The Telecommunication Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.62. STL Networks' value of 1.34 is 116.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, STL Networks ranks #244 out of 323 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, STL Networks has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does STL Networks' Debt-to-Equity compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, STL Networks ranks #244 out of 323 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places STL Networks in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.62. STL Networks' value of 1.34 is 116.1% above this benchmark. Historically, STL Networks' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.34 to 1.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.34 vs. the industry median of 0.62, STL Networks 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.62, based on 323 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. STL Networks's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.34 is 116.1% 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 STL Networks and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. STL Networks's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.34, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is STL Networks stock overvalued right now?
STL Networks (NSE:STLNETWORK) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 1.34. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.34, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.34 and 116.1% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.62. STL Networks' overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 6 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 STL Networks (NSE:STLNETWORK), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.34 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.
STL Networks Ltd aims to provide comprehensive services for network modernization, including design, development, sale, and maintenance of telecommunication systems, creating interconnected data centers, and providing a comprehensive cyberinfrastructure. The Group operates only in one Business Segment Global Services Business consisting of providing comprehensive solutions across fiber network services, system integration, IT Infrastructure management, setting up of data center operations, Network Operations Center (NOC) and Security Operations Center.
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