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Sound GroupSOGP -0.38%58 Debt-to-Equity is 0.06 as of Dec. 2025, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 0.17. GuruFocus rates SOGP with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.91 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 412 Interactive Media companies, Sound Group ranks better than 64.32% 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 Sound Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SOGP'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05 Med: 0.17 Max: 0.39
Current: 0.06
During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Sound Group was 0.39. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.17.
SOGP's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 64.32% of 412
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 0.135
vs SOGP: 0.06
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.
Sound Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Sound Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sound Group'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 Internet Content & Information subindustry, Sound Group'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.
Sound Group Debt-to-Equity vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Sound Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sound Group'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.
Sound Group (SOGP) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.06 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Sound Group and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 0.17. Over the past decade, Sound Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 0.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Sound Group ranks #147 out of 412 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 35.7%.
Is Sound Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Sound Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.06 is 65% below median its 10-year median of 0.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.39. The Interactive Media industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14. Sound Group's value of 0.06 is 55.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sound Group ranks #147 out of 412 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sound Group has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sound Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to AREN and ZDGE?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Sound Group ranks #147 out of 412 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Sound Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14. Sound Group's value of 0.06 is 55.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Sound Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 0.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.17 vs. the industry median of 0.14, Sound Group 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 0.14, based on 412 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. Sound Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.06 is 55.6% 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 Sound Group and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sound Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.06, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 0.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sound Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sound Group (SOGP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.91, compared to a current price of $10.50 — trading 77.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.06, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 0.17 and 55.6% below the Interactive Media industry median of 0.14. Sound Group's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Sound Group (SOGP), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.06 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Sound Group (SOGP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sound Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.50 is trading 77.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.91.
GuruFocus considers Sound Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SOGP:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.06 (65% below median its 10-year median of 0.17)
GF Value™: $5.91 vs. price of $10.50 (77.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.6% below the Interactive Media median (#147 of 412)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SOGP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sound Group Inc is a world-wide, AI-powered audio company on a mission to help people connect and live happier. The group is leveraging its voice AI technologies and deep expertise in audio interaction. It is building a diverse ecosystem of intelligent audio products that caters to an overall user base. By integrating technology, products, and real-world data within a user-centric ecosystem, the Company generates a powerful growth flywheel that drives continuous innovation and accelerates world-wide expansion. Geographically, the group derives all its revenue from the PRC.
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