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AMC Global MediaAMCX +15.35%69 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.79 as of Jun. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 1.91. GuruFocus rates AMCX with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 679 Media - Diversified companies, AMC Global Media ranks better than 52.43% 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.
The historical rank and industry rank for AMC Global Media's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
AMCX'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.47 Med: 1.91 Max: 2.49
Current: 1.53
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of AMC Global Media was 2.49. The lowest was 1.47. And the median was 1.91.
AMCX's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 52.43% of 679
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.65
vs AMCX: 1.53
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.
AMC Global Media Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
AMC Global Media Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AMC Global Media'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.
AMCX vs STRZ, PLAY, HUYA: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, AMC Global Media'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.
AMC Global Media Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, AMC Global Media's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AMC Global Media'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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
AMC Global Media (AMCX) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.79 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 AMC Global Media. This is near median its historical median of 1.91. Over the past decade, AMC Global Media's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.47 to 2.49. According to the industry distribution chart, AMC Global Media ranks #323 out of 679 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 47.6%.
Is AMC Global Media's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
AMC Global Media's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.79 is near median its 10-year median of 1.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.47 to a high of 2.49. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.65. AMC Global Media's value of 1.79 is 8.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AMC Global Media ranks #323 out of 679 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AMC Global Media has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AMC Global Media's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to STRZ and PLAY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, AMC Global Media ranks #323 out of 679 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts AMC Global Media in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.65. AMC Global Media's value of 1.79 is 8.5% above this benchmark. Historically, AMC Global Media's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.47 to 2.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.91 vs. the industry median of 1.65, AMC Global Media has consistently been above 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 1.65, based on 679 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. AMC Global Media's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.79 is 8.5% above 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 AMC Global Media. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AMC Global Media's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.79, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AMC Global Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMC Global Media (AMCX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.26, compared to a current price of $11.20 — trading 35.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.79, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.91 and 8.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.65. AMC Global Media's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 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 AMC Global Media (AMCX), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.79 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 AMC Global Media (AMCX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMC Global Media stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $11.20 is trading 35.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.26.
GuruFocus considers AMC Global Media to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AMCX:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.79 (near median its 10-year median of 1.91)
GF Value™: $8.26 vs. price of $11.20 (35.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.5% above the Media - Diversified median (#323 of 679)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AMCX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AMC Global Media owns several linear TV networks, including AMC, WE tv, BBC America, IFC, and SundanceTV. AMC, its most widely distributed network,reached 55 million pay TV households in the US at the end of 2025. The firm also had nearly 10.5 million US streaming subscribers, with AMC+ as the flagship streaming platform. With both its linear networks and streaming offerings, the firm caters to specific niche audiences. Over the last 15 years, AMC has shifted its focus to original scripted programming from classic movies. It creates content through AMC Studios and also generates revenue from licensing content. Following an international divestiture at the end of 2023, domestic operations make up nearly 90% of total revenue.
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