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Universal EntertainmentUETMF 56 Debt-to-Equity is 1.53 as of Jun. 2026, which is 212% above its 10-year median of 0.49. GuruFocus rates UETMF with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.97 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 720 Travel & Leisure companies, Universal Entertainment ranks worse than 81.53% 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 Universal Entertainment's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
UETMF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.49 Max: 1.54
Current: 1.53
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Universal Entertainment was 1.54. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.49.
UETMF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 81.53% of 720
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 0.42
vs UETMF: 1.53
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.
Universal Entertainment Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Universal Entertainment Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
For the Leisure subindustry, Universal Entertainment'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.
Universal Entertainment Debt-to-Equity vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Universal Entertainment's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Entertainment'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.
Universal Entertainment (UETMF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.53 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Universal Entertainment and its competitors. This is 212% above median its historical median of 0.49. Over the past decade, Universal Entertainment's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.09 to 1.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Entertainment ranks #587 out of 720 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 81.5%.
Is Universal Entertainment's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Universal Entertainment's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.53 is 212% above median its 10-year median of 0.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 1.54. The Travel & Leisure industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Universal Entertainment's value of 1.53 is 264.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Entertainment ranks #587 out of 720 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Universal Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Entertainment's Debt-to-Equity compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Universal Entertainment ranks #587 out of 720 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Universal Entertainment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Universal Entertainment's value of 1.53 is 264.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Universal Entertainment's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.09 to 1.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.49 vs. the industry median of 0.42, Universal Entertainment 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Travel & Leisure companies is 0.42, based on 720 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. Universal Entertainment's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.53 is 264.3% 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 Universal Entertainment and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Entertainment's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.53, which is 212% above median its own 10-year median of 0.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Entertainment (UETMF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.97, compared to a current price of $4.17 — trading 30.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.53, which is 212% above median its 10-year median of 0.49 and 264.3% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 0.42. Universal Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Universal Entertainment (UETMF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.53 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 Universal Entertainment (UETMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Entertainment stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.17 is trading 30.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.97.
GuruFocus considers Universal Entertainment to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for UETMF:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.53 (212% above median its 10-year median of 0.49)
GF Value™: $5.97 vs. price of $4.17 (30.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 264.3% above the Travel & Leisure median (#587 of 720)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UETMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Entertainment Corp is a Japanese manufacturer of gaming machines. The company's primary business, which constitutes the majority of consolidated revenue, is to manufacture and sell Pachislot and Pachinko gaming machines, and related parts and peripherals. The company operates in two segments-Gaming machine business and Integrated Resort (IR) Project. Universal Entertainment also operates the Okada Manila casino resort in Manila Bay, Philippines. In addition to gaming operations, the company has businesses in media content, broadcasting, online games, and restaurants. The company derives the vast majority of income domestically.
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