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MTCH Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis

-14.98x

Updated 225h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The debt-to-equity ratio compares a company’s total liabilities to its shareholders’ equity; a negative value like -14.98x means equity is negative, so liabilities exceed book assets.

Sector Performance

1th percentile

MTCH

-14.98x

Sector Median

0.74x

Sector Avg

2.51x

Prior Period

-18.22x(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

The debt-to-equity ratio compares a company’s total liabilities to its shareholders’ equity; a negative value like -14.98x means equity is negative, so liabilities exceed book assets.

At -14.98x, MTCH sits far below the sector median of 0.74x and in the 1st percentile among peers, indicating near-worst leverage risk in its group. The year-over-year change is N/A, while the quarter-over-quarter change is +17.8%, moving from -18.22x to -14.98x, so the negative ratio is becoming less extreme. This combination of a deeply negative level with a recent improvement shows high financial distress risk that is slowly easing, not a stable or healthy capital structure. Because negative equity typically signals potential insolvency concerns, this metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, which would usually require balanced risk. The +17.8% QoQ improvement offers some offset, but the level remains far outside normal peer territory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about MTCH?

Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.

How is the Debt-to-Equity Ratio calculated?

Debt-to-Equity Ratio is calculated as: Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity.

Who are MTCH's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?

The closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: TAP (0.76x), PCAR (0.72x), O (0.78x), PRU (0.78x), KIM (0.85x).

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The Formula

Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity

Why It Matters

Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.