Outfront MediaOUT 61 Debt-to-Equity is 6.29 as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 3.14. GuruFocus rates OUT with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.55 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 694 REITs companies, Outfront Media ranks worse than 97.84% 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 Outfront Media's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
OUT'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.73 Med: 3.14 Max: 6.81
Current: 6.29
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Outfront Media was 6.81. The lowest was 1.73. And the median was 3.14.
OUT's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 97.84% of 694
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.78
vs OUT: 6.29
Outfront Media (NYSE:OUT) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Outfront Media Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Outfront Media'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.
For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Outfront Media'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.
Outfront Media Debt-to-Equity vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Outfront Media's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Outfront Media'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.
Outfront Media (OUT) has a Debt-to-Equity of 6.29 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Outfront Media and its competitors. This is 100% above median its historical median of 3.14. Over the past decade, Outfront Media's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.73 to 6.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Outfront Media ranks #679 out of 694 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 97.8%.
Is Outfront Media's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Outfront Media's current Debt-to-Equity of 6.29 is 100% above median its 10-year median of 3.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.73 to a high of 6.81. The REITs industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. Outfront Media's value of 6.29 is 706.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Outfront Media ranks #679 out of 694 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Outfront Media has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Outfront Media's Debt-to-Equity compare to FRMI and RYN?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Outfront Media ranks #679 out of 694 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Outfront Media in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. Outfront Media's value of 6.29 is 706.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Outfront Media's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.73 to 6.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.14 vs. the industry median of 0.78, Outfront Media 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 REITs company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among REITs companies is 0.78, based on 694 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. Outfront Media's current Debt-to-Equity of 6.29 is 706.4% 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 Outfront Media and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Outfront Media's current Debt-to-Equity is 6.29, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 3.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Outfront Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Outfront Media (OUT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.55, compared to a current price of $32.86 — trading 98.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 6.29, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 3.14 and 706.4% above the REITs industry median of 0.78. Outfront Media's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 10 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 Outfront Media (OUT), the current Debt-to-Equity is 6.29 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 Outfront Media (OUT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Outfront Media stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $32.86 is trading 98.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.55.
GuruFocus considers Outfront Media to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OUT:
Debt-to-Equity: 6.29 (100% above median its 10-year median of 3.14)
GF Value™: $16.55 vs. price of $32.86 (98.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 706.4% above the REITs median (#679 of 694)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OUT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Outfront Media Inc is a real estate investment trust involved in the ownership of advertising space on its portfolio of billboards and transit displays. The company has two reportable operating segments: Billboard and Transit. It derives maximum revenue from Billboard Segment. The company geographically operates in United States and Canada, of which United States derive maximum revenue.
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