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ScholasticSTU:SL1 +0.59%70 Debt-to-Equity is 0.52 as of May. 2026, which is 420% above its 10-year median of 0.10. GuruFocus rates STU:SL1 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €33.86 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 831 Media - Diversified companies, Scholastic ranks worse than 64.5% 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 Scholastic's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
STU:SL1'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.1 Max: 0.52
Current: 0.52
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Scholastic was 0.52. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.10.
STU:SL1's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 64.5% of 831
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.26
vs STU:SL1: 0.52
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.
Scholastic Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Scholastic Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Scholastic'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:SL1 vs TDAY, LEE, EDUC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Scholastic'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.
Scholastic Debt-to-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Scholastic's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scholastic'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.
Scholastic (STU:SL1) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.52 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Scholastic and its competitors. This is 420% above median its historical median of 0.10. Over the past decade, Scholastic's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Scholastic ranks #536 out of 831 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 64.5%.
Is Scholastic's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Scholastic's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.52 is 420% above median its 10-year median of 0.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.52. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Scholastic's value of 0.52 is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scholastic ranks #536 out of 831 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Scholastic has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scholastic's Debt-to-Equity compare to TDAY and LEE?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Scholastic ranks #536 out of 831 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Scholastic in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Scholastic's value of 0.52 is 100% above this benchmark. Historically, Scholastic's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.10 vs. the industry median of 0.26, Scholastic 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. Scholastic's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.52 is 100% 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 Scholastic 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. Scholastic's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.52, which is 420% above median its own 10-year median of 0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scholastic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scholastic (STU:SL1) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.86, compared to a current price of €34.20 — trading 1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.52, which is 420% above median its 10-year median of 0.10 and 100% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.26. Scholastic's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 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 Scholastic (STU:SL1), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.52 as of May. 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 Scholastic (STU:SL1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scholastic stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €34.20 is trading 1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €33.86.
GuruFocus considers Scholastic to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:SL1:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.52 (420% above median its 10-year median of 0.10)
GF Value™: €33.86 vs. price of €34.20 (1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 100% above the Media - Diversified median (#536 of 831)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:SL1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scholastic Corp is an American publishing and education media company that focuses on books and educational material for schools, teachers, parents, and children. It creates print, digital, and audiobooks, learning materials and programs, classroom magazines, and other products that support children's learning and reading both at home and at school. The company also owns rights to various books, including Harry Potter, Dog Man, and The Hunger Games among others. It has three reportable segments Children's Book Publishing and Distribution, Education Solutions, and International. The majority of its revenue is from the Children's Book Publishing and Distribution segment.
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