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Gyldendal ASOCSE:GYLD B 70 Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 as of Jun. 2026, which is 142% above its 10-year median of 0.19. GuruFocus rates OCSE:GYLD B with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of kr487.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 826 Media - Diversified companies, Gyldendal AS ranks worse than 62.59% 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 Gyldendal AS's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
OCSE:GYLD B'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.19 Max: 0.46
Current: 0.46
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Gyldendal AS was 0.46. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.19.
OCSE:GYLD B's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 62.59% of 826
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.245
vs OCSE:GYLD B: 0.46
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.
Gyldendal AS Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Gyldendal AS Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gyldendal AS'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.
OCSE:GYLD B vs NYT, WLY: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Gyldendal AS'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.
Gyldendal AS Debt-to-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Gyldendal AS's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gyldendal AS'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.
Gyldendal AS (OCSE:GYLD B) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.46 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Gyldendal AS and its competitors. This is 142% above median its historical median of 0.19. Over the past decade, Gyldendal AS's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Gyldendal AS ranks #517 out of 826 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 62.6%.
Is Gyldendal AS's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Gyldendal AS's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.46 is 142% above median its 10-year median of 0.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.46. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25. Gyldendal AS's value of 0.46 is 87.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gyldendal AS ranks #517 out of 826 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Gyldendal AS has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gyldendal AS's Debt-to-Equity compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Gyldendal AS ranks #517 out of 826 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Gyldendal AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25. Gyldendal AS's value of 0.46 is 87.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Gyldendal AS's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.19 vs. the industry median of 0.25, Gyldendal AS 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 0.25, based on 826 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. Gyldendal AS's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.46 is 87.8% 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 Gyldendal AS and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gyldendal AS's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.46, which is 142% above median its own 10-year median of 0.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gyldendal AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gyldendal AS (OCSE:GYLD B) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr487.37, compared to a current price of kr368.00 — trading 24.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.46, which is 142% above median its 10-year median of 0.19 and 87.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.25. Gyldendal AS's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Gyldendal AS (OCSE:GYLD B), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 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 Gyldendal AS (OCSE:GYLD B) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gyldendal AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr368.00 is trading 24.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr487.37.
GuruFocus considers Gyldendal AS to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OCSE:GYLD B:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.46 (142% above median its 10-year median of 0.19)
GF Value™: kr487.37 vs. price of kr368.00 (24.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 87.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#517 of 826)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OCSE:GYLD B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gyldendal AS along with its holdings is engaged in publishing activities and management of its subsidiaries. It publishes school books, textbooks, children's books, as well as trade books, professional books, dictionaries, and encyclopedias. It also publishes nonfiction books such as biographies, history, food and drinks, art and culture, and philosophy.
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