Sudatel Telecom Group (ADX:SUDATEL) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.06 (As of Jun. 2026) — 46% Below Median

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ADX:SUDATEL Sudatel Telecom Group Ltd ADX:SUDATEL
44 GF Score
Price د.إ0.57
GF Value د.إ0.50
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Sudatel Telecom Group Debt-to-EBITDA?

Sudatel Telecom Group ADX:SUDATEL -1.04% 44 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.06 as of Jun. 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 1.96. GuruFocus rates ADX:SUDATEL with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ0.50 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 304 Telecommunication Services companies, Sudatel Telecom Group ranks better than 70.72% on this metric.

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

Sudatel Telecom Group's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was د.إ180 Mil. Sudatel Telecom Group's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was د.إ854 Mil. Sudatel Telecom Group's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was د.إ974 Mil. Sudatel Telecom Group's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.06.

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 Sudatel Telecom Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

ADX:SUDATEL' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.94   Med: 1.96   Max: 3.35
Current: 1.08

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Sudatel Telecom Group was 3.35. The lowest was 0.94. And the median was 1.96.

ADX:SUDATEL's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
70.72% of 304 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.91 vs ADX:SUDATEL: 1.08

Sudatel Telecom Group  (ADX:SUDATEL) 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.


Sudatel Telecom Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Sudatel Telecom Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sudatel Telecom Group'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.

Sudatel Telecom Group Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Sudatel Telecom Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.28 0.94 1.24 1.46 1.45

Sudatel Telecom Group Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 1.18 0.81 1.25 1.18 1.06

ADX:SUDATEL vs VZ, TMUS, T: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Sudatel Telecom Group'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.


Sudatel Telecom Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Sudatel Telecom Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sudatel Telecom Group's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Sudatel Telecom Group Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Sudatel Telecom Group'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
=(331.516 + 831.803) / 804.285
=1.45

Sudatel Telecom Group's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(180.404 + 854.422) / 974.036
=1.06

* 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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.06 mean?
Sudatel Telecom Group (ADX:SUDATEL) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.06 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sudatel Telecom Group. This is 46% below median its historical median of 1.96. Over the past decade, Sudatel Telecom Group's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.94 to 3.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Sudatel Telecom Group ranks #89 out of 304 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 29.3%.
Is Sudatel Telecom Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Sudatel Telecom Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.06 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 1.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.94 to a high of 3.35. The Telecommunication Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.91. Sudatel Telecom Group's value of 1.06 is 44.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sudatel Telecom Group ranks #89 out of 304 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sudatel Telecom Group has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sudatel Telecom Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Sudatel Telecom Group ranks #89 out of 304 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Sudatel Telecom Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.91. Sudatel Telecom Group's value of 1.06 is 44.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Sudatel Telecom Group's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.94 to 3.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.96 vs. the industry median of 1.91, Sudatel Telecom 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-EBITDA for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.91, based on 304 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. Sudatel Telecom Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.06 is 44.5% 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 Sudatel Telecom Group. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sudatel Telecom Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.06, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 1.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sudatel Telecom Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sudatel Telecom Group (ADX:SUDATEL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ0.50, compared to a current price of د.إ0.57 — trading 14% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.06, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 1.96 and 44.5% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.91. Sudatel Telecom Group's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Sudatel Telecom Group (ADX:SUDATEL), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.06 as of Jun. 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 Sudatel Telecom Group (ADX:SUDATEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sudatel Telecom Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of د.إ0.57 is trading 14% above its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ0.50. GuruFocus considers Sudatel Telecom Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ADX:SUDATEL:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.06 (46% below median its 10-year median of 1.96)
  • GF Value™: د.إ0.50 vs. price of د.إ0.57 (14% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 44.5% below the Telecommunication Services median (#89 of 304)

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


Sudatel Telecom Group Business Description

Address Sinkat Street, Building 9/A, Block No.2, Sudatel Tower, West Khartoum, Khartoum, SDN
Sudatel Telecom Group Ltd are engaged in the provision of installation, maintenance, operation of telecommunication services, infrastructure development and wire and wireless telecommunication services in Sudan and other African countries. Its has four operating segment Voice, contains mainly the airtime consumption by subscribers; Data, for which the main services are leased data transmission circuits, DSL and internet; Wholesale, contains revenue from transmission service rendered to other operators and corporate organizations; and Others, containing items which could not be linked with the main operating segments of the Group. It generate majority of revenue from Data segment. It has presence in Sudan, Senegal, Mauritania, Guinea, Conakry, UAE of which majority of revenue is from Sudan.
44GF Score

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