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Liabilities-to-Assets is a solvency ratio indicating how much of the company’s assets are made of liabilities, calculated as total liabilities divided by total asset. Scholastic's Total Liabilities for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €837 Mil. Scholastic's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €1,479 Mil.
Therefore, Scholastic's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 0.57.
Liabilities-to-Assets is a solvency ratio indicating how much of the company’s assets are made of liabilities. It can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A high Liabilities-to-Assets ratio (more leveraged) suggests that the company might have potential solvency problems, or even a signal of financial distress. Conversely, a low Liabilities-to-Assets ratio usually indicates a healthy financial situation. However, it may also suggest that the company is not expanding or not making good use of debt.
Scholastic Liabilities-to-Assets Related Terms
Scholastic Liabilities-to-Assets Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Scholastic's Liabilities-to-Assets 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.
STU:SL1 vs TDAY, LEE, EDUC: Liabilities-to-Assets Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Scholastic's Liabilities-to-Assets, along with its competitors' market caps and Liabilities-to-Assets 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.
Scholastic Liabilities-to-Assets vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Scholastic's Liabilities-to-Assets distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scholastic's Liabilities-to-Assets falls into.
Liabilities-to-Assets ratio measures the portion of the total liabilities to the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Liabilities-to-Assets ratio is calculated by dividing total liabilities by total asset.
Scholastic's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:
* 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.
Scholastic (STU:SL1) has a Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.57 as of May. 2026. Liabilities-to-Assets equals total liabilities divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Scholastic and its competitors.
Is Scholastic's Liabilities-to-Assets too high?
Scholastic's current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.57. Overall, Scholastic has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scholastic's Liabilities-to-Assets compare to TDAY and LEE?
Scholastic's Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.57 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Liabilities-to-Assets for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Liabilities-to-Assets depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Liabilities-to-Assets should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Liabilities-to-Assets mean?
A high Liabilities-to-Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Liabilities-to-Assets equals total liabilities divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Scholastic and its competitors. Scholastic's current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scholastic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scholastic (STU:SL1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.92, compared to a current price of €30.20 — trading 11% below its estimated fair value. The current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.57. Scholastic's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Liabilities-to-Assets calculated?
Liabilities-to-Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Scholastic (STU:SL1), the current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.57 as of May. 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 Scholastic (STU:SL1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scholastic stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €30.20 is trading 11% below its estimated GF Value™ of €33.92.
GuruFocus considers Scholastic to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:SL1:
Liabilities-to-Assets: 0.57
GF Value™: €33.92 vs. price of €30.20 (11% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:SL1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scholastic Corp is an American publishing and education media company that focuses on books and educational material for schools, teachers, parents, and children. It creates print, digital, and audiobooks, learning materials and programs, classroom magazines, and other products that support children's learning and reading both at home and at school. The company also owns rights to various books, including Harry Potter, Dog Man, and The Hunger Games among others. It has three reportable segments Children's Book Publishing and Distribution, Education Solutions, and International. The majority of its revenue is from the Children's Book Publishing and Distribution segment.
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