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17 Education & Technology GroupYQ -1.67%64 Debt-to-Equity is 0.05 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 0.04. GuruFocus rates YQ with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 223 Education companies, 17 Education & Technology Group ranks better than 86.55% 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 17 Education & Technology Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
YQ'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.03 Med: 0.04 Max: 0.77
Current: 0.05
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 17 Education & Technology Group was 0.77. The lowest was -0.03. And the median was 0.04.
YQ's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 86.55% of 223
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 0.3
vs YQ: 0.05
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.
17 Education & Technology Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
17 Education & Technology Group 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.
17 Education & Technology Group Debt-to-Equity Chart
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, 17 Education & Technology 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.
17 Education & Technology Group Debt-to-Equity vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, 17 Education & Technology Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where 17 Education & Technology 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.
17 Education & Technology Group (YQ) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on 17 Education & Technology Group and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 0.04. According to the industry distribution chart, 17 Education & Technology Group ranks #30 out of 223 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 13.5%.
Is 17 Education & Technology Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
17 Education & Technology Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 0.04. The Education industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.30. 17 Education & Technology Group's value of 0.05 is 83.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, 17 Education & Technology Group ranks #30 out of 223 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, 17 Education & Technology Group has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 17 Education & Technology Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to LMMY and FEDU?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, 17 Education & Technology Group ranks #30 out of 223 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places 17 Education & Technology Group in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.30. 17 Education & Technology Group's value of 0.05 is 83.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.04 vs. the industry median of 0.30, 17 Education & Technology Group has consistently been below 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 an Education company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Education companies is 0.30, based on 223 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. 17 Education & Technology Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 is 83.3% below 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 17 Education & Technology Group and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. 17 Education & Technology Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 0.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 17 Education & Technology Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 17 Education & Technology Group (YQ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.24, compared to a current price of $2.36 — trading 5.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 0.04 and 83.3% below the Education industry median of 0.30. 17 Education & Technology Group's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 17 Education & Technology Group (YQ), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05 as of Mar. 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 17 Education & Technology Group (YQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 17 Education & Technology Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.36 is trading 5.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.24.
GuruFocus considers 17 Education & Technology Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for YQ:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.05 (25% above median its 10-year median of 0.04)
GF Value™: $2.24 vs. price of $2.36 (5.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83.3% below the Education median (#30 of 223)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
17 Education & Technology Group Inc is engaged in providing education and education technology services in the People's Republic of China (PRC) with a focus on the Teaching and Learning SaaS offerings. It offers smart, in-school, teaching and learning SaaS offerings assist students, teachers, schoolmasters and educational authorities across China. It also offer other educational products and services that complement students' in-school learning. Geographically group operates in China.
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