SSUNF (SIGNA Sports United NV) Debt-to-Equity: 1.17 (As of Mar. 2023)

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What is SIGNA Sports United NV Debt-to-Equity?

SIGNA Sports United NV SSUNF -99.00% Debt-to-Equity is 1.17 as of Mar. 2023.

SIGNA Sports United NV's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2023 was $48 Mil. SIGNA Sports United NV's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2023 was $503 Mil. SIGNA Sports United NV's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2023 was $473 Mil. SIGNA Sports United NV's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2023 was 1.16.

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 SIGNA Sports United NV's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

SSUNF's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked *
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: 0.56
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-Equity only.

SIGNA Sports United NV  (OTCPK:SSUNF) 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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SIGNA Sports United NV Debt-to-Equity Related Terms

SIGNA Sports United NV Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SIGNA Sports United NV'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.

SIGNA Sports United NV Debt-to-Equity Chart

SIGNA Sports United NV Annual Data
Trend Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22
Debt-to-Equity
0.36 0.48 0.38 0.41

SIGNA Sports United NV Semi-Annual Data
Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23
Debt-to-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.51 0.38 0.27 0.41 1.17

SSUNF vs POL, GHST, SPEV: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, SIGNA Sports United NV'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.

SIGNA Sports United NV Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, SIGNA Sports United NV's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SIGNA Sports United NV's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


SIGNA Sports United NV Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

SIGNA Sports United NV's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2022 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
=(24.653 + 224.851) / 611.188
=0.41

SIGNA Sports United NV's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2023 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
=(47.966 + 502.677) / 472.805
=1.16

* 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 1.17 mean?
SIGNA Sports United NV (SSUNF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.17 as of Mar. 2023. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on SIGNA Sports United NV and its competitors.
Is SIGNA Sports United NV's Debt-to-Equity too high?
SIGNA Sports United NV's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.17. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. SIGNA Sports United NV's value of 1.17 is 108.9% above this industry median.
How does SIGNA Sports United NV's Debt-to-Equity compare to POL and GHST?
SIGNA Sports United NV's Debt-to-Equity of 1.17 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. SIGNA Sports United NV's value of 1.17 is 108.9% above this benchmark. 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 a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.56, based on 1,019 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. SIGNA Sports United NV's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.17 is 108.9% 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 SIGNA Sports United NV and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SIGNA Sports United NV's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SIGNA Sports United NV stock overvalued right now?
SIGNA Sports United NV (SSUNF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 1.17. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.17 and 108.9% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.56. 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 SIGNA Sports United NV (SSUNF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.17 as of Mar. 2023. 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.

SIGNA Sports United NV Business Description

Address Kantstrasse 164, Upper West, Berlin, DEU, 10623
SIGNA Sports United NV is a group of specialist sports webshops powered by its sports commerce and technology platform. The company's segment includes Tennis; Bike and Outdoor and Teamsport. It generates maximum revenue from the Bike and Outdoor segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Germany.