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Ucloudlink GroupUCL -1.23%48 Debt-to-Equity is 0.60 as of Jun. 2026, which is 94% above its 10-year median of 0.31. GuruFocus rates UCL with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.40 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 327 Telecommunication Services companies, Ucloudlink Group ranks worse than 50.15% 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 Ucloudlink Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
UCL'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.48 Med: 0.31 Max: 1.01
Current: 0.6
During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Ucloudlink Group was 1.01. The lowest was -2.48. And the median was 0.31.
UCL's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 50.15% of 327
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.6
vs UCL: 0.60
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.
Ucloudlink Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Ucloudlink Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ucloudlink Group'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.
UCL vs ATGN, IOTR, IQST: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Ucloudlink Group'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.
Ucloudlink Group Debt-to-Equity vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Ucloudlink Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ucloudlink Group'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.
Ucloudlink Group (UCL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.60 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Ucloudlink Group and its competitors. This is 94% above median its historical median of 0.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Ucloudlink Group ranks #164 out of 327 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 50.2%.
Is Ucloudlink Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Ucloudlink Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.60 is 94% above median its 10-year median of 0.31. The Telecommunication Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.60. Ucloudlink Group's value of 0.60 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ucloudlink Group ranks #164 out of 327 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ucloudlink Group has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ucloudlink Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to ATGN and IOTR?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Ucloudlink Group ranks #164 out of 327 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Ucloudlink Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.60. Ucloudlink Group's value of 0.60 is 0% at this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.31 vs. the industry median of 0.60, Ucloudlink Group has consistently been at 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.60, based on 327 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. Ucloudlink Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.60 is 0% at 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 Ucloudlink Group and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ucloudlink Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.60, which is 94% above median its own 10-year median of 0.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ucloudlink Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ucloudlink Group (UCL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.40, compared to a current price of $0.40 — trading 71.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.60, which is 94% above median its 10-year median of 0.31 and 0% at the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.60. Ucloudlink Group's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 4 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 Ucloudlink Group (UCL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.60 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 Ucloudlink Group (UCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ucloudlink Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.40 is trading 71.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.40.
GuruFocus considers Ucloudlink Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for UCL:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.60 (94% above median its 10-year median of 0.31)
GF Value™: $1.40 vs. price of $0.40 (71.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0% at the Telecommunication Services median (#164 of 327)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ucloudlink Group Inc is engaged in the provision of data connectivity services and sales of Wi-Fi terminals and data-related products globally. Its uCloudlink cloud SIM platform is designed for shared mobile data connectivity services by allocating the SIM cards remotely and dynamically to users. Ucloudlink's core business is to provide mobile data connectivity services at competitive prices, which it delivers through a range of hardware products and service solutions to its business partners, retail, and enterprise customers. The main hardware terminals offered by the company include portable Wi-Fi terminals, smartphones, and smart-hardware products for international and local mobile data connectivity services. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Japan.
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