STGYF (Stingray Group) Debt-to-Equity: 2.59 (As of Mar. 2026) — 85% Above Median

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STGYF Stingray Group Inc STGYF
74 GF Score
Price $12.39
GF Value $9.55
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What is Stingray Group Debt-to-Equity?

Stingray Group STGYF 74 Debt-to-Equity is 2.59 as of Mar. 2026, which is 85% above its 10-year median of 1.40. GuruFocus rates STGYF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.55. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 832 Media - Diversified companies, Stingray Group ranks worse than 91.35% on this metric.

Stingray Group's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $19.1 Mil. Stingray Group's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $379.9 Mil. Stingray Group's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $154.2 Mil. Stingray Group's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.59.

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 Stingray Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

STGYF' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3   Med: 1.4   Max: 2.59
Current: 2.59

During the past 12 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Stingray Group was 2.59. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 1.40.

STGYF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than
91.35% of 832 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.26 vs STGYF: 2.59

Stingray Group  (OTCPK:STGYF) 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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Stingray Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


Stingray Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stingray 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.

Stingray Group Debt-to-Equity Chart

Stingray Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.51 1.44 1.56 1.35 2.59

Stingray Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.35 1.28 1.24 1.91 2.59

STGYF vs NXST: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, Stingray 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.


Stingray Group Debt-to-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Stingray Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Stingray Group Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Stingray Group's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Stingray Group'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 2.59 mean?
Stingray Group (STGYF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 2.59 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Stingray Group and its competitors. This is 85% above median its historical median of 1.40. Over the past decade, Stingray Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.30 to 2.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Stingray Group ranks #760 out of 832 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 91.3%.
Is Stingray Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Stingray Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.59 is 85% above median its 10-year median of 1.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 2.59. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Stingray Group's value of 2.59 is 896.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stingray Group ranks #760 out of 832 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Stingray Group has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stingray Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Stingray Group ranks #760 out of 832 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Stingray Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Stingray Group's value of 2.59 is 896.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Stingray Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.30 to 2.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.40 vs. the industry median of 0.26, Stingray Group 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Media - Diversified companies is 0.26, based on 832 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. Stingray Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.59 is 896.2% 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 Stingray Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stingray Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 2.59, which is 85% above median its own 10-year median of 1.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stingray Group stock overvalued right now?
Stingray Group (STGYF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 2.59. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.55, compared to a current price of $12.39 — trading 29.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 2.59, which is 85% above median its 10-year median of 1.40 and 896.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.26. Stingray Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 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 Stingray Group (STGYF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 2.59 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 Stingray Group (STGYF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stingray Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $12.39 is trading 29.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.55.

Key valuation signals for STGYF:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 2.59 (85% above median its 10-year median of 1.40)
  • GF Value™: $9.55 vs. price of $12.39 (29.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 896.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#760 of 832)

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


Stingray Group Business Description

Other Exchanges RAY:Canada
Address 730 Wellington Street, Montreal, QC, CAN, H3C 1T4
Stingray Group Inc is a provider of multi-platform music services. It broadcasts music and video content on several platforms, including radio stations, premium television channels, digital TV, satellite TV, IPTV, the Internet, mobile devices, and game consoles. The company's reportable segments are: Broadcasting and commercial music, Radio, and Corporate and eliminations. The maximum revenue is generated from its Broadcasting and commercial music segment, which specializes in the broadcast of music and videos on multiple platforms and digital signage experiences and generates revenues from subscriptions or contracts. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from Canada and the rest from the United States and other countries.
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