SPLY (SocialPlay USA) Debt-to-Equity: -0.39 (As of Dec. 2017)

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What is SocialPlay USA Debt-to-Equity?

SocialPlay USA SPLY -99.00% Debt-to-Equity is -0.39 as of Dec. 2017.

SocialPlay USA's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2017 was $0.13 Mil. SocialPlay USA's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2017 was $0.00 Mil. SocialPlay USA's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2017 was $-0.33 Mil. SocialPlay USA's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2017 was -0.39.

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 SocialPlay USA's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

SPLY's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked *
in the Interactive Media industry.
Industry Median: 0.13
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-Equity only.

SocialPlay USA  (OTCPK:SPLY) 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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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.

SocialPlay USA Debt-to-Equity Related Terms

SocialPlay USA Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SocialPlay USA'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.

SocialPlay USA Debt-to-Equity Chart

SocialPlay USA Annual Data
Trend Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17
Debt-to-Equity
0.00 0.00 -0.12 -0.15 -0.39

SocialPlay USA Quarterly Data
Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17
Debt-to-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.15 -0.01 -0.03 -0.13 -0.39

SPLY vs MJDS, FRZT, TAPM: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, SocialPlay USA'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.

SocialPlay USA Debt-to-Equity vs Interactive Media Industry

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

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


SocialPlay USA Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

SocialPlay USA's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2017 is calculated as

Debt to Equity=Total Debt / Total Stockholders Equity
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Stockholders Equity
=(0.129 + 0) / -0.334
=-0.39

SocialPlay USA's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2017 is calculated as

Debt to Equity=Total Debt / Total Stockholders Equity
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Stockholders Equity
=(0.129 + 0) / -0.334
=-0.39

* 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 -0.39 mean?
SocialPlay USA (SPLY) has a Debt-to-Equity of -0.39 as of Dec. 2017. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on SocialPlay USA and its competitors.
Is SocialPlay USA's Debt-to-Equity too high?
SocialPlay USA's current Debt-to-Equity is -0.39.
How does SocialPlay USA's Debt-to-Equity compare to MJDS and FRZT?
SocialPlay USA's Debt-to-Equity of -0.39 can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.13. 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. 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 SocialPlay USA 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. SocialPlay USA's current Debt-to-Equity is -0.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SocialPlay USA stock overvalued right now?
SocialPlay USA (SPLY) has a current Debt-to-Equity of -0.39. The current Debt-to-Equity is -0.39. 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 SocialPlay USA (SPLY), the current Debt-to-Equity is -0.39 as of Dec. 2017. 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.

SocialPlay USA Business Description

Address 8275 S. Eastern Avenue, Suite 200, Las Vegas, NV, USA, 89123
SocialPlay USA Inc is a development-stage company. It provides marketing, monetization, and support services for companies in the gaming and mobile applications markets.