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Infas Holding AGSTU:IFS 65 Debt-to-Equity is 11.94 as of Dec. 2025, which is 1170% above its 10-year median of 0.94. GuruFocus rates STU:IFS with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 833 Media - Diversified companies, Infas Holding AG ranks worse than 97.6% 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 Infas Holding AG's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
STU:IFS'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.94 Max: 11.94
Current: 11.94
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Infas Holding AG was 11.94. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.94.
STU:IFS's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 97.6% of 833
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.25
vs STU:IFS: 11.94
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.
Infas Holding AG Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Infas Holding AG Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Infas Holding AG'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.
STU:IFS vs APP, OMC, TTD: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Infas Holding AG'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.
Infas Holding AG Debt-to-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Infas Holding AG's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Infas Holding AG'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.
Infas Holding AG (STU:IFS) has a Debt-to-Equity of 11.94 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Infas Holding AG and its competitors. This is 1170% above median its historical median of 0.94. Over the past decade, Infas Holding AG's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 11.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Infas Holding AG ranks #813 out of 833 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 97.6%.
Is Infas Holding AG's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Infas Holding AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 11.94 is 1170% above median its 10-year median of 0.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 11.94. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25. Infas Holding AG's value of 11.94 is 4676% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Infas Holding AG ranks #813 out of 833 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Infas Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Infas Holding AG's Debt-to-Equity compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Infas Holding AG ranks #813 out of 833 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Infas Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25. Infas Holding AG's value of 11.94 is 4676% above this benchmark. Historically, Infas Holding AG's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 11.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.94 vs. the industry median of 0.25, Infas Holding AG 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 0.25, based on 833 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. Infas Holding AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 11.94 is 4676% 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 Infas Holding AG and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Infas Holding AG's current Debt-to-Equity is 11.94, which is 1170% above median its own 10-year median of 0.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Infas Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Infas Holding AG (STU:IFS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.41, compared to a current price of €6.70 — trading 51.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 11.94, which is 1170% above median its 10-year median of 0.94 and 4676% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.25. Infas Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Infas Holding AG (STU:IFS), the current Debt-to-Equity is 11.94 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Infas Holding AG (STU:IFS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Infas Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €6.70 is trading 51.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.41.
GuruFocus considers Infas Holding AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:IFS:
Debt-to-Equity: 11.94 (1170% above median its 10-year median of 0.94)
GF Value™: €4.41 vs. price of €6.70 (51.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4676% above the Media - Diversified median (#813 of 833)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:IFS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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