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Ceconomy AGWBO:CEC +0.63%54 Debt-to-Equity is 3.05 as of Jun. 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 3.84. GuruFocus rates WBO:CEC with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Retail - Cyclical companies, Ceconomy AG ranks worse than 91.89% 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 Ceconomy AG's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:CEC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.59 Med: 3.84 Max: 7.16
Current: 3.05
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Ceconomy AG was 7.16. The lowest was -0.59. And the median was 3.84.
WBO:CEC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 91.89% of 1023
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs WBO:CEC: 3.05
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.
Ceconomy AG Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Ceconomy AG Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ceconomy AG'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.
WBO:CEC vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Ceconomy AG'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.
Ceconomy AG Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ceconomy AG's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ceconomy AG'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.
Ceconomy AG (WBO:CEC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 3.05 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Ceconomy AG and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 3.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Ceconomy AG ranks #940 out of 1023 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 91.9%.
Is Ceconomy AG's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Ceconomy AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 3.05 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 3.84. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Ceconomy AG's value of 3.05 is 444.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ceconomy AG ranks #940 out of 1023 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ceconomy AG has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ceconomy AG's Debt-to-Equity compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Ceconomy AG ranks #940 out of 1023 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Ceconomy AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Ceconomy AG's value of 3.05 is 444.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.84 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Ceconomy AG 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.56, based on 1,023 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. Ceconomy AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 3.05 is 444.6% 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 Ceconomy AG and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ceconomy AG's current Debt-to-Equity is 3.05, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 3.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ceconomy AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ceconomy AG (WBO:CEC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.38, compared to a current price of €4.02 — trading 18.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 3.05, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 3.84 and 444.6% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.56. Ceconomy AG's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Ceconomy AG (WBO:CEC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 3.05 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 Ceconomy AG (WBO:CEC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ceconomy AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.02 is trading 18.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.38.
GuruFocus considers Ceconomy AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:CEC:
Debt-to-Equity: 3.05 (21% below median its 10-year median of 3.84)
GF Value™: €3.38 vs. price of €4.02 (18.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 444.6% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#940 of 1023)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:CEC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ceconomy AG operates as a European omnichannel consumer electronics retailer and service platform. Its core business is the Retail Core, comprising the MediaMarkt, MediaWorld, and Saturn brands, which sell consumer electronics and related products through physical stores and online channels. The Group also offers service solutions such as warranties, repair, installation, mobile communications, insurance, financing, and sustainability services, along with platform offerings including Marketplace, private label products, Space as a Service, and Retail Media. The Company is organized into regional segments covering DACH, Western and Southern Europe, Eastern Europe, and Others, with operations across multiple European countries supported by an integrated omnichannel infrastructure.
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