ACASF (Acast AB) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.58 (As of Mar. 2026)


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Price $4.20
GF Value $2.18
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Acast AB Debt-to-EBITDA?

Acast AB ACASF 49 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.58 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ACASF with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 677 Media - Diversified companies, Acast AB ranks worse than 83.46% on this metric.

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Acast AB's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.6 Mil. Acast AB's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $10.3 Mil. Acast AB's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $8.8 Mil. Acast AB's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.58.

A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.

The historical rank and industry rank for Acast AB's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

ACASF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -497.73   Med: -0.21   Max: 6.85
Current: 6.85

During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Acast AB was 6.85. The lowest was -497.73. And the median was -0.21.

ACASF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
83.46% of 677 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.68 vs ACASF: 6.85

Acast AB  (OTCPK:ACASF) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-EBITDA, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by EBITDA. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


Be Aware

A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.

According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.


Acast AB Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Acast AB Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Acast AB's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.

Acast AB Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Acast AB Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -0.19 -0.13 -0.23 1.35 -502.35

Acast AB Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.40 -0.45 2.74 0.57 1.58

ACASF vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Acast AB's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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.


Acast AB Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Acast AB's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Acast AB's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Acast AB Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Acast AB's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(3.449 + 11.119) / -0.029
=-502.34

Acast AB's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(3.551 + 10.32) / 8.772
=1.58

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data, the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.58 mean?
Acast AB (ACASF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.58 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Acast AB. According to the industry distribution chart, Acast AB ranks #565 out of 677 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 83.5%.
Is Acast AB's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Acast AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.58. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.68. Acast AB's value of 1.58 is 6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acast AB ranks #565 out of 677 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Acast AB has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acast AB's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Acast AB ranks #565 out of 677 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Acast AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.68. Acast AB's value of 1.58 is 6% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 1.68, based on 677 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Acast AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.58 is 6% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Acast AB. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acast AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acast AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acast AB (ACASF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.18, compared to a current price of $4.20 — trading 92.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.58 and 6% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.68. Acast AB's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Acast AB (ACASF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.58 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 Acast AB (ACASF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acast AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $4.20 is trading 92.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.18. GuruFocus considers Acast AB to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ACASF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.58
  • GF Value™: $2.18 vs. price of $4.20 (92.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6% below the Media - Diversified median (#565 of 677)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ACASF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Acast AB Business Description

Address Kungsgatan 28, Stockholm, SWE, 111 35
Acast AB is the curated, fully integrated, podcast marketplace in the world. The company offers podcast hosting, growth, and then monetization through both a creative and curated advertising marketplace, as well as membership features to connect podcasters with paying fans. The group has three operating segments- Europe, North America and others. Majority of revenue is generated from Europe segment.
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