Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
What is Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC Debt-to-EBITDA?
Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSCADX:EAND 82 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.85 as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 1.38. GuruFocus rates ADX:EAND with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ22.87 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 303 Telecommunication Services companies, Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC ranks better than 51.49% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
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.
ADX:EAND's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 51.49% of 303
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 2.01
vs ADX:EAND: 1.94
Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC (ADX:EAND) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC Debt-to-EBITDA Chart
Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC Annual Data
ADX:EAND vs VZ, TMUS, T: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC'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.
Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC Debt-to-EBITDA vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
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.
Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC (ADX:EAND) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.85 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 Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC. This is 34% above median its historical median of 1.38. Over the past decade, Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.13 to 2.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC ranks #147 out of 303 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 48.5%.
Is Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.85 is 34% above median its 10-year median of 1.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.13 to a high of 2.59. The Telecommunication Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01. Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC's value of 1.85 is 8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC ranks #147 out of 303 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC ranks #147 out of 303 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01. Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC's value of 1.85 is 8% below this benchmark. Historically, Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.13 to 2.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.38 vs. the industry median of 2.01, Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC 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-EBITDA for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Telecommunication Services companies is 2.01, based on 303 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. Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.85 is 8% 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 Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.85, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 1.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC (ADX:EAND) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ22.87, compared to a current price of د.إ19.80 — trading 13.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.85, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 1.38 and 8% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 2.01. Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 8 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 Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC (ADX:EAND), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.85 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 Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC (ADX:EAND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of د.إ19.80 is trading 13.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ22.87.
GuruFocus considers Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ADX:EAND:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.85 (34% above median its 10-year median of 1.38)
GF Value™: د.إ22.87 vs. price of د.إ19.80 (13.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8% below the Telecommunication Services median (#147 of 303)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ADX:EAND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC Business Description
Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC is a telecommunications company. Through its subsidiaries, the company provides telecommunication and consulting services, media services, and equipment to over sixteen countries in Asia and Africa. It specializes in fixed-line services, voice communication, wireless communication, and data communication services. The majority of the company's revenues profits and assets relates to its operations in the UAE.
82GF Score
Get the complete analysis for ADX:EAND
Debt-to-EBITDA is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
ADX:EAND has been successfully added to your 
