Rok Stars (STU:RKS) Debt-to-Equity: -0.09 (As of Dec. 2018)

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What is Rok Stars Debt-to-Equity?

Rok Stars STU:RKS Debt-to-Equity is -0.09 as of Dec. 2018. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Rok Stars's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 was €0.90 Mil. Rok Stars's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 was €0.63 Mil. Rok Stars's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 was €-16.93 Mil. Rok Stars's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 was -0.09.

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 Rok Stars's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

STU:RKS' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.14   Med: -0.11   Max: 1.86
Current: -0.09

During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Rok Stars was 1.86. The lowest was -0.14. And the median was -0.11.

STU:RKS's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry.
Industry Median: 0.37 vs STU:RKS: -0.09

Rok Stars  (STU:RKS) 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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Rok Stars Debt-to-Equity Related Terms

Rok Stars Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rok Stars'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.

Rok Stars Debt-to-Equity Chart

Rok Stars Annual Data
Trend Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -0.14 -0.13 -0.14 -0.14 -0.09

Rok Stars Semi-Annual Data
Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18
Debt-to-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial -0.14 -0.13 -0.14 -0.14 -0.09

Rok Stars Debt-to-Equity Competitor Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Rok Stars'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.

Rok Stars Debt-to-Equity vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Rok Stars's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

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


Rok Stars Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Rok Stars's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2018 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
=(0.902 + 0.629) / -16.927
=-0.09

Rok Stars's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 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
=(0.902 + 0.629) / -16.927
=-0.09

* 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 -0.09 mean?
Rok Stars (STU:RKS) has a Debt-to-Equity of -0.09 as of Dec. 2018. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Rok Stars and its competitors.
Is Rok Stars' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Rok Stars' current Debt-to-Equity is -0.09.
How does Rok Stars' Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
Rok Stars' Debt-to-Equity of -0.09 can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.37. 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 0.37, based on 180 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. 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 Rok Stars and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rok Stars's current Debt-to-Equity is -0.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rok Stars stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rok Stars (STU:RKS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The current Debt-to-Equity is -0.09. 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 Rok Stars (STU:RKS), the current Debt-to-Equity is -0.09 as of Dec. 2018. 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.

Rok Stars Business Description

Address Holyhead Road, ROK House, Kingswood Business Park, Albrighton, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, GBR, WV7 3AU
Rok Stars PLC, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in the production and distribution of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The company is also engaged in the sale and distribution of cosmetics, beauty and eco-friendly products. The group distributes and promotes Gin, Vodka, and Rum that is branded with the image and signature of the American film actor Humphrey Bogart. It generates most of its revenue from Beverages.