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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 Sohu.com's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
STU:XOU'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.31 Max: 1.43
Current: 0.03
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Sohu.com was 1.43. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.31.
STU:XOU's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 80.34% of 412
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 0.135
vs STU:XOU: 0.03
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.
Sohu.com Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Sohu.com Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sohu.com'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:XOU vs GRVY, GDEV, FIRY: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Sohu.com'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.
Sohu.com Debt-to-Equity vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Sohu.com's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sohu.com'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.
Sohu.com (STU:XOU) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.00 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Sohu.com and its competitors. Over the past decade, Sohu.com's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 1.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Sohu.com ranks #81 out of 412 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 19.7%.
Is Sohu.com's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Sohu.com's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 1.43. Based on the distribution chart, Sohu.com ranks #81 out of 412 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sohu.com has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sohu.com's Debt-to-Equity compare to GRVY and GDEV?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Sohu.com ranks #81 out of 412 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Sohu.com in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14. Historically, Sohu.com's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 1.43 over the past decade. 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Interactive Media companies is 0.14, based on 412 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 Sohu.com and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sohu.com's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sohu.com stock overvalued right now?
Sohu.com (STU:XOU) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.00. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.58, compared to a current price of €11.80 — trading 13.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. Sohu.com's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 2 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 Sohu.com (STU:XOU), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00 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.
Is Sohu.com (STU:XOU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sohu.com stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €11.80 is trading 13.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €13.58.
Key valuation signals for STU:XOU:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.00
GF Value™: €13.58 vs. price of €11.80 (13.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:XOU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sohu.com Ltd provides online media, games, and search products and services on PCs and mobile devices in China. The company operates in Sohu and Changyou segments. Sohu is an online media content and services provider. Through its social features, Sohu also enables users to generate and distribute content, as well as interact with each other on a platform. Changyou is an online game developer and operator. It generates maximum revenue from the Changyou segment.
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