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Springer Nature AG KGaAXTER:SPG -2.06%44 Debt-to-Equity is 0.72 as of Jun. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 0.90. GuruFocus rates XTER:SPG with a GF Score™ of 44/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 835 Media - Diversified companies, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks worse than 71.62% 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:SPG'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -47.46 Med: 0.9 Max: 102.61
Current: 0.72
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Springer Nature AG KGaA was 102.61. The lowest was -47.46. And the median was 0.90.
XTER:SPG's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 71.62% of 835
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.25
vs XTER:SPG: 0.72
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.
Springer Nature AG KGaA Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Springer Nature AG KGaA 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 Publishing subindustry, Springer Nature AG KGaA'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.
Springer Nature AG KGaA Debt-to-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Springer Nature AG KGaA's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Springer Nature AG KGaA'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.
Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.72 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Springer Nature AG KGaA and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 0.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks #598 out of 835 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 71.6%.
Is Springer Nature AG KGaA's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Springer Nature AG KGaA's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.72 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 0.90. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25. Springer Nature AG KGaA's value of 0.72 is 188% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks #598 out of 835 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Springer Nature AG KGaA has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Springer Nature AG KGaA's Debt-to-Equity compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks #598 out of 835 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Springer Nature AG KGaA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25. Springer Nature AG KGaA's value of 0.72 is 188% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.90 vs. the industry median of 0.25, Springer Nature AG KGaA 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. Springer Nature AG KGaA's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.72 is 188% 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA 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. Springer Nature AG KGaA's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.72, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 0.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Springer Nature AG KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.72. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.72, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 0.90 and 188% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.25. Springer Nature AG KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 5 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.72 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.
Springer Nature AG & Co KGaA is a research, educational, and professional publisher providing content to communities through a range of platforms, products, and services. It offers journals, books, platforms, databases & and solutions. The company includes three Segments: Research, Education, and Health. The company operates in the Americas, APAC, Germany, and Other EMEA regions. The majority of revenue is generated from the research segment in America.
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