SJ (Scienjoy Holding) Debt-to-Equity: 0.02 (As of Mar. 2026) — 100% Above Median

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SJ Scienjoy Holding Corp SJ
42 GF Score
Price $1.00
GF Value $0.77
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Scienjoy Holding Debt-to-Equity?

Scienjoy Holding SJ -1.86% 42 Debt-to-Equity is 0.02 as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 0.01. GuruFocus rates SJ with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.77 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 411 Interactive Media companies, Scienjoy Holding ranks better than 85.4% on this metric.

Scienjoy Holding's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.45 Mil. Scienjoy Holding's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.39 Mil. Scienjoy Holding's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $90.31 Mil. Scienjoy Holding's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.02.

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 Scienjoy Holding's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

SJ' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0.01   Max: 0.03
Current: 0.02

During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Scienjoy Holding was 0.03. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.01.

SJ's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than
85.4% of 411 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 0.13 vs SJ: 0.02

Scienjoy Holding  (NAS:SJ) 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.


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Scienjoy Holding Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


Scienjoy Holding Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Scienjoy Holding'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.

Scienjoy Holding Debt-to-Equity Chart

Scienjoy Holding Annual Data
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Scienjoy Holding Quarterly Data
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SJ vs CCG, GIFT, ZDGE: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Scienjoy Holding'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.


Scienjoy Holding Debt-to-Equity vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Scienjoy Holding's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Scienjoy Holding Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Scienjoy Holding's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Scienjoy Holding's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* 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 0.02 mean?
Scienjoy Holding (SJ) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Scienjoy Holding and its competitors. This is 100% above median its historical median of 0.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Scienjoy Holding ranks #60 out of 411 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 14.6%.
Is Scienjoy Holding's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Scienjoy Holding's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.01. The Interactive Media industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.13. Scienjoy Holding's value of 0.02 is 84.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scienjoy Holding ranks #60 out of 411 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Scienjoy Holding has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scienjoy Holding's Debt-to-Equity compare to CCG and GIFT?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Scienjoy Holding ranks #60 out of 411 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Scienjoy Holding in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.13. Scienjoy Holding's value of 0.02 is 84.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.01 vs. the industry median of 0.13, Scienjoy Holding 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 411 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. Scienjoy Holding's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 is 84.6% 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 Scienjoy Holding 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. Scienjoy Holding's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 0.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scienjoy Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scienjoy Holding (SJ) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.77, compared to a current price of $1.00 — trading 29.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.01 and 84.6% below the Interactive Media industry median of 0.13. Scienjoy Holding's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 4 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 Scienjoy Holding (SJ), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02 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 Scienjoy Holding (SJ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scienjoy Holding stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.00 is trading 29.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.77. GuruFocus considers Scienjoy Holding to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SJ:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 0.02 (100% above median its 10-year median of 0.01)
  • GF Value™: $0.77 vs. price of $1.00 (29.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 84.6% below the Interactive Media median (#60 of 411)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Scienjoy Holding Business Description

Address No. 99 Wangzhou Road, Liangzhu Street, RM 1118, 11th Floor, Building 3, Liangzhu Sub-district, Yuhang District, Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, CHN, 311113
Scienjoy Holding Corp is a provider of mobile live streaming platforms in China and focuses on interactive show live streaming from broadcasters to users. It operates a mobile live streaming business by which it provides live streaming entertainment from professional broadcasters to end-users, allowing for the operation of live social video communities. Using its mobile applications, users can select broadcasters and enter real-time video rooms to interact with them. In addition to the real-time interaction, users can also view photos posted by broadcasters in their personal pages, leave comments, and engage in private chats with broadcasters when such broadcasters are not streaming. In addition, users can also play simple, fun games using virtual currencies within the video rooms.
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