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USA Today CoTDAY -0.77%47 Debt-to-Equity is 7.23 as of Jun. 2026, which is 132% above its 10-year median of 3.11. GuruFocus rates TDAY with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 831 Media - Diversified companies, USA Today Co ranks worse than 96.87% 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 USA Today Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TDAY'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.47 Med: 3.11 Max: 8.41
Current: 7.23
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of USA Today Co was 8.41. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 3.11.
TDAY's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 96.87% of 831
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.26
vs TDAY: 7.23
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.
USA Today Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
USA Today Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for USA Today Co'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.
TDAY vs SCHL, LEE, EDUC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, USA Today Co'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.
USA Today Co Debt-to-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, USA Today Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where USA Today Co'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.
USA Today Co (TDAY) has a Debt-to-Equity of 7.23 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on USA Today Co and its competitors. This is 132% above median its historical median of 3.11. Over the past decade, USA Today Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.47 to 8.41. According to the industry distribution chart, USA Today Co ranks #805 out of 831 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 96.9%.
Is USA Today Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
USA Today Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 7.23 is 132% above median its 10-year median of 3.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 8.41. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. USA Today Co's value of 7.23 is 2680.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, USA Today Co ranks #805 out of 831 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, USA Today Co has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does USA Today Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to SCHL and LEE?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, USA Today Co ranks #805 out of 831 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places USA Today Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. USA Today Co's value of 7.23 is 2680.8% above this benchmark. Historically, USA Today Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.47 to 8.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.11 vs. the industry median of 0.26, USA Today Co 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. USA Today Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 7.23 is 2680.8% 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 USA Today Co 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. USA Today Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 7.23, which is 132% above median its own 10-year median of 3.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is USA Today Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, USA Today Co (TDAY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.33, compared to a current price of $6.47 — trading 94.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 7.23, which is 132% above median its 10-year median of 3.11 and 2680.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.26. USA Today Co's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 3 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 USA Today Co (TDAY), the current Debt-to-Equity is 7.23 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 USA Today Co (TDAY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, USA Today Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $6.47 is trading 94.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.33.
GuruFocus considers USA Today Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TDAY:
Debt-to-Equity: 7.23 (132% above median its 10-year median of 3.11)
GF Value™: $3.33 vs. price of $6.47 (94.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2680.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#805 of 831)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TDAY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
USA Today Co Inc is a diversified media company with national and local reach, dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. It prioritizes a digital-first approach, focusing on audience growth and engagement while diversifying revenue streams. Through its trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations, including a network of local properties, in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. Its digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, supports small and medium-sized businesses with digital marketing products and solutions.
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