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Starz EntertainmentSTRZ +1.38%8 Debt-to-Equity is 2.29 as of Jun. 2026, which is 127% above its 10-year median of 1.01. GuruFocus rates STRZ with a GF Score™ of 8/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 831 Media - Diversified companies, Starz Entertainment ranks worse than 89.65% 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 Starz Entertainment's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
STRZ'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.83 Med: 1.01 Max: 2.29
Current: 2.29
During the past 2 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Starz Entertainment was 2.29. The lowest was 0.83. And the median was 1.01.
STRZ's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 89.65% of 831
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.26
vs STRZ: 2.29
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.
Starz Entertainment Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Starz Entertainment Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Starz Entertainment'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.
STRZ vs AMCX, PLAY, AENT: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Starz Entertainment'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.
Starz Entertainment Debt-to-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Starz Entertainment's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Starz Entertainment'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.
Starz Entertainment (STRZ) has a Debt-to-Equity of 2.29 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Starz Entertainment and its competitors. This is 127% above median its historical median of 1.01. Over the past decade, Starz Entertainment's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.83 to 2.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Starz Entertainment ranks #745 out of 831 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 89.7%.
Is Starz Entertainment's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Starz Entertainment's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.29 is 127% above median its 10-year median of 1.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.83 to a high of 2.29. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Starz Entertainment's value of 2.29 is 780.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Starz Entertainment ranks #745 out of 831 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Starz Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 8/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starz Entertainment's Debt-to-Equity compare to AMCX and PLAY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Starz Entertainment ranks #745 out of 831 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Starz Entertainment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Starz Entertainment's value of 2.29 is 780.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Starz Entertainment's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.83 to 2.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.01 vs. the industry median of 0.26, Starz Entertainment 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. Starz Entertainment's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.29 is 780.8% 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 Starz Entertainment 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. Starz Entertainment's current Debt-to-Equity is 2.29, which is 127% above median its own 10-year median of 1.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Starz Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Starz Entertainment (STRZ) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 2.29. The current Debt-to-Equity is 2.29, which is 127% above median its 10-year median of 1.01 and 780.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.26. Starz Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 8/100 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 Starz Entertainment (STRZ), the current Debt-to-Equity is 2.29 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.
Starz Entertainment Corp is the premium entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences, and home to some of the popular franchises and series on television. The company offers a robust programming mix for discerning adult audiences, including breaking originals and an expansive lineup of blockbuster movies, and is embodied by its brand positioning. Complementary to any platform or service, it is available across a wide range of digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors and is a bundling partner of choice. STARZ is powered by an industry technology, data analytics, and digital infrastructure STARZ app.
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