Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol (STU:SCG) Debt-to-Equity: 4.61 (As of Dec. 2025)

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STU:SCG Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol STU:SCG
49 GF Score
Price €0.96
GF Value €0.80
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol Debt-to-Equity?

Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol STU:SCG 49 Debt-to-Equity is 4.61 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates STU:SCG with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.80 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 832 Media - Diversified companies, Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol ranks worse than 95.07% on this metric.

Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €5.1 Mil. Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €331.5 Mil. Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €72.9 Mil. Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.61.

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 Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

STU:SCG' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.73   Med: -0.64   Max: 22.67
Current: 4.61

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol was 22.67. The lowest was -13.73. And the median was -0.64.

STU:SCG's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than
95.07% of 832 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.26 vs STU:SCG: 4.61

Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol  (STU:SCG) 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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Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol'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.

Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol Debt-to-Equity Chart

Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.33 -10.20 16.53 7.61 3.92

Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 2.05 7.61 4.71 3.92 4.61

STU:SCG vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol'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.


Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol Debt-to-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


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Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 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 4.61 mean?
Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol (STU:SCG) has a Debt-to-Equity of 4.61 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol ranks #791 out of 832 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 95.1%.
Is Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol's current Debt-to-Equity is 4.61. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol's value of 4.61 is 1673.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol ranks #791 out of 832 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol's Debt-to-Equity compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol ranks #791 out of 832 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol's value of 4.61 is 1673.1% above this benchmark. 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. Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol's current Debt-to-Equity of 4.61 is 1673.1% 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 Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol 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. Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol's current Debt-to-Equity is 4.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol (STU:SCG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.80, compared to a current price of €0.96 — trading 20% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 4.61 and 1673.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.26. Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol (STU:SCG), the current Debt-to-Equity is 4.61 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 Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol (STU:SCG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.96 is trading 20% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.80. GuruFocus considers Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:SCG:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 4.61
  • GF Value™: €0.80 vs. price of €0.96 (20% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1673.1% above the Media - Diversified median (#791 of 832)

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


Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol Business Description

Other Exchanges SCP:Portugal
Address Rua Professor Fernando da Fonseca, Jose Alvalade Stadium, Apartado 4120, Lisbon, PRT, 1501-806
Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol is a football club playing in Portugal. The company is engaged in participation in professional football competitions, promotions and organization of sports events and activities related to football.
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