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Perion NetworkPERI +0.87%69 Debt-to-Equity is 0.04 as of Jun. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 0.06. GuruFocus rates PERI with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.55 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 408 Interactive Media companies, Perion Network ranks better than 75.49% 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 Perion Network's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
PERI'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.06 Max: 0.44
Current: 0.04
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Perion Network was 0.44. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.06.
PERI's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 75.49% of 408
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 0.13
vs PERI: 0.04
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.
Perion Network Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Perion Network Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Perion Network'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.
PERI vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Perion Network'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.
Perion Network Debt-to-Equity vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Perion Network's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Perion Network'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.
Perion Network (PERI) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Perion Network and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 0.06. Over the past decade, Perion Network's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Perion Network ranks #100 out of 408 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 24.5%.
Is Perion Network's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Perion Network's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.44. The Interactive Media industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.13. Perion Network's value of 0.04 is 69.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Perion Network ranks #100 out of 408 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Perion Network has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perion Network's Debt-to-Equity compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Perion Network ranks #100 out of 408 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Perion Network in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.13. Perion Network's value of 0.04 is 69.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Perion Network's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.06 vs. the industry median of 0.13, Perion Network has consistently been below 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Interactive Media companies is 0.13, based on 408 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. Perion Network's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 is 69.2% below 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 Perion Network and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Perion Network's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 0.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Perion Network stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perion Network (PERI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.55, compared to a current price of $9.31 — trading 19.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.06 and 69.2% below the Interactive Media industry median of 0.13. Perion Network's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Perion Network (PERI), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04 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 Perion Network (PERI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perion Network stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.31 is trading 19.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.55.
GuruFocus considers Perion Network to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PERI:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.04 (33% below median its 10-year median of 0.06)
GF Value™: $11.55 vs. price of $9.31 (19.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 69.2% below the Interactive Media median (#100 of 408)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PERI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Perion Network Ltd is a technology company. It offers online advertising and search solutions to brands, agencies, and publishers through desktop, mobile, and social channels. It connects advertisers to consumers across digital advertising channels, including search advertising, social, display, video, digital audio, digital out of home (DOOH), and Connected TV (CTV) advertising. The company earns prime revenue from search advertising and display advertising services. It operates in the business segment of High Impact Advertising solutions. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from the United States and the rest from other regions.
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