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Storytel ABSTRYF 63 Debt-to-Equity is 0.32 as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 0.49. GuruFocus rates STRYF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.73 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 831 Media - Diversified companies, Storytel AB ranks worse than 54.63% 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 Storytel AB's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
STRYF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.49 Max: 4
Current: 0.32
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Storytel AB was 4.00. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.49.
STRYF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 54.63% of 831
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.26
vs STRYF: 0.32
Storytel AB (OTCPK:STRYF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Storytel AB Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Storytel AB Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Storytel AB'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 Publishing subindustry, Storytel AB'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.
Storytel AB Debt-to-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Storytel AB's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Storytel AB'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.
Storytel AB (STRYF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.32 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Storytel AB and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 0.49. Over the past decade, Storytel AB's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.07 to 4.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Storytel AB ranks #454 out of 831 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 54.6%.
Is Storytel AB's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Storytel AB's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.32 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 4.00. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Storytel AB's value of 0.32 is 23.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Storytel AB ranks #454 out of 831 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Storytel AB has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Storytel AB's Debt-to-Equity compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Storytel AB ranks #454 out of 831 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Storytel AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Storytel AB's value of 0.32 is 23.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Storytel AB's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.07 to 4.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.49 vs. the industry median of 0.26, Storytel AB 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 831 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. Storytel AB's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.32 is 23.1% 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 Storytel AB 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. Storytel AB's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.32, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 0.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Storytel AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Storytel AB (STRYF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.73, compared to a current price of $10.48 — trading 35.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.32, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.49 and 23.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.26. Storytel AB's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Storytel AB (STRYF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.32 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 Storytel AB (STRYF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Storytel AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.48 is trading 35.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.73.
GuruFocus considers Storytel AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STRYF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.32 (35% below median its 10-year median of 0.49)
GF Value™: $7.73 vs. price of $10.48 (35.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.1% above the Media - Diversified median (#454 of 831)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STRYF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Storytel AB operates in the book and publishing sector. The Storytel organization comprises two divisions: Streaming and Publishing. Within the Streaming division, the company provides a subscription service for audiobooks and e-books under the Storytel and Mofibo brands, currently in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, USA, Poland, Iceland and other countries. The Publishing division comprises Norstedts, Massolit, Kontentan, Telegram, the Danish publisher People's Press (adults), Raben and Sjogren and B. Wahlstroms (children and young adults), as well as Norstedts Kartor.
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