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ShutterstockSSTK -3.71%68 Debt-to-Equity is 0.79 as of Jun. 2026, which is 464% above its 10-year median of 0.14. GuruFocus rates SSTK with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.99 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 407 Interactive Media companies, Shutterstock ranks worse than 84.03% 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 Shutterstock's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SSTK'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.14 Max: 0.79
Current: 0.79
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Shutterstock was 0.79. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.14.
SSTK's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 84.03% of 407
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 0.14
vs SSTK: 0.79
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Shutterstock Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Shutterstock Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shutterstock'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.
SSTK vs ANGI, GETY, DIBS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Shutterstock'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.
Shutterstock Debt-to-Equity vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Shutterstock's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shutterstock'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.
Shutterstock (SSTK) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.79 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Shutterstock and its competitors. This is 464% above median its historical median of 0.14. Over the past decade, Shutterstock's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.07 to 0.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Shutterstock ranks #342 out of 407 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 84%.
Is Shutterstock's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Shutterstock's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.79 is 464% above median its 10-year median of 0.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.79. The Interactive Media industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14. Shutterstock's value of 0.79 is 464.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shutterstock ranks #342 out of 407 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shutterstock has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shutterstock's Debt-to-Equity compare to ANGI and GETY?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Shutterstock ranks #342 out of 407 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Shutterstock in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14. Shutterstock's value of 0.79 is 464.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Shutterstock's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.07 to 0.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.14 vs. the industry median of 0.14, Shutterstock 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Interactive Media companies is 0.14, based on 407 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. Shutterstock's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.79 is 464.3% 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 Shutterstock 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. Shutterstock's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.79, which is 464% above median its own 10-year median of 0.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shutterstock stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shutterstock (SSTK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.99, compared to a current price of $5.32 — trading 79.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.79, which is 464% above median its 10-year median of 0.14 and 464.3% above the Interactive Media industry median of 0.14. Shutterstock's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 7 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 Shutterstock (SSTK), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.79 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 Shutterstock (SSTK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shutterstock stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.32 is trading 79.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $25.99.
GuruFocus considers Shutterstock to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SSTK:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.79 (464% above median its 10-year median of 0.14)
GF Value™: $25.99 vs. price of $5.32 (79.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 464.3% above the Interactive Media median (#342 of 407)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SSTK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shutterstock Inc is a U.S.-based company that is engaged in the provision of digital content. The content segment, whose offerings include licenses for Images, Footage, Music, 3 Dimensional, and Generative AI content. Data, Distribution, and Service offerings address customer demand for products and services that are beyond its Content licenses. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Content offerings. Geographically the company generates the majority of its revenue from the Domestic market, but also has its presence in Europe and Rest of the Countries.
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