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Urban OneUONE -0.76%44 Debt-to-Equity is 28.19 as of Jun. 2026, which is 670% above its 10-year median of 3.66. GuruFocus rates UONE with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.41 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 835 Media - Diversified companies, Urban One ranks worse than 98.92% 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 Urban One's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
UONE'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.22 Med: 3.66 Max: 55.39
Current: 28.19
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Urban One was 55.39. The lowest was -15.22. And the median was 3.66.
UONE's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 98.92% of 835
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.25
vs UONE: 28.19
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Urban One Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Urban One Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Urban One'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.
UONE vs XHLD, SALM, BBGI: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Broadcasting subindustry, Urban One'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.
Urban One Debt-to-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Urban One's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Urban One'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.
Urban One (UONE) has a Debt-to-Equity of 28.19 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Urban One and its competitors. This is 670% above median its historical median of 3.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Urban One ranks #826 out of 835 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 98.9%.
Is Urban One's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Urban One's current Debt-to-Equity of 28.19 is 670% above median its 10-year median of 3.66. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25. Urban One's value of 28.19 is 11176% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Urban One ranks #826 out of 835 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Urban One has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Urban One's Debt-to-Equity compare to XHLD and SALM?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Urban One ranks #826 out of 835 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Urban One in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25. Urban One's value of 28.19 is 11176% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.66 vs. the industry median of 0.25, Urban One 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 0.25, based on 835 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. Urban One's current Debt-to-Equity of 28.19 is 11176% 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 Urban One and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Urban One's current Debt-to-Equity is 28.19, which is 670% above median its own 10-year median of 3.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Urban One stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Urban One (UONE) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.41, compared to a current price of $5.05 — trading 62.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 28.19, which is 670% above median its 10-year median of 3.66 and 11176% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.25. Urban One's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Urban One (UONE), the current Debt-to-Equity is 28.19 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 Urban One (UONE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Urban One stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.05 is trading 62.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.41.
GuruFocus considers Urban One to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for UONE:
Debt-to-Equity: 28.19 (670% above median its 10-year median of 3.66)
GF Value™: $13.41 vs. price of $5.05 (62.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11176% above the Media - Diversified median (#826 of 835)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UONE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Urban One Inc is an urban oriented, multi-media company. Its business is radio broadcasting franchise that is the radio broadcasting operation that targets African-American and urban listeners. It operates through the following segments: Radio Broadcasting, Reach Media, Digital, and Cable Television. The Radio Broadcasting segment includes all the broadcasting related operations. The Reach Media segment consists of the Tom Joyner Morning Show and its related activities. The Digital segment focuses on its online business, including the operations of Interactive One. The Cable Television segment deals with TV One's operations.
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