Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.51 (As of Jun. 2026) — 27% Below Median

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ASX:ABB Aussie Broadband Ltd ASX:ABB
86 GF Score
Price A$4.28
GF Value A$4.99
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Aussie Broadband Debt-to-EBITDA?

Aussie Broadband ASX:ABB -0.93% 86 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.51 as of Jun. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 2.08. GuruFocus rates ASX:ABB with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of A$4.99 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 304 Telecommunication Services companies, Aussie Broadband ranks better than 51.64% on this metric.

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

Aussie Broadband's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was A$15 Mil. Aussie Broadband's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was A$252 Mil. Aussie Broadband's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was A$177 Mil. Aussie Broadband's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.51.

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 Aussie Broadband's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:ABB' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.81   Med: 2.08   Max: 6.17
Current: 1.81

During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Aussie Broadband was 6.17. The lowest was 1.81. And the median was 2.08.

ASX:ABB's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
51.64% of 304 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.895 vs ASX:ABB: 1.81

Aussie Broadband  (ASX:ABB) 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.


Aussie Broadband Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Aussie Broadband Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aussie Broadband'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.

Aussie Broadband Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Aussie Broadband Annual Data
Trend Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25 Jun26
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 6.17 2.29 3.09 1.85 1.81

Aussie Broadband Semi-Annual Data
Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 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 2.61 1.79 1.75 2.14 1.51

ASX:ABB vs VZ, TMUS, T: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Aussie Broadband'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.


Aussie Broadband Debt-to-EBITDA vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

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


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Aussie Broadband Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Aussie Broadband's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year 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
=(15.366 + 252.113) / 147.986
=1.81

Aussie Broadband'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
=(15.366 + 252.113) / 177.06
=1.51

* 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 two times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.

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What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.51 mean?
Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.51 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 Aussie Broadband. This is 27% below median its historical median of 2.08. Over the past decade, Aussie Broadband's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.81 to 6.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Aussie Broadband ranks #147 out of 304 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 48.4%.
Is Aussie Broadband's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Aussie Broadband's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.51 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 2.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.81 to a high of 6.17. The Telecommunication Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.90. Aussie Broadband's value of 1.51 is 20.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aussie Broadband ranks #147 out of 304 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aussie Broadband has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aussie Broadband's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Aussie Broadband ranks #147 out of 304 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Aussie Broadband in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.90. Aussie Broadband's value of 1.51 is 20.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Aussie Broadband's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.81 to 6.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.08 vs. the industry median of 1.90, Aussie Broadband 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 1.90, 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. Aussie Broadband's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.51 is 20.3% 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 Aussie Broadband. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aussie Broadband's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.51, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 2.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aussie Broadband stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$4.99, compared to a current price of A$4.28 — trading 14.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.51, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 2.08 and 20.3% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.90. Aussie Broadband's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 3 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 Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.51 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 Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aussie Broadband stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$4.28 is trading 14.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$4.99. GuruFocus considers Aussie Broadband to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:ABB:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.51 (27% below median its 10-year median of 2.08)
  • GF Value™: A$4.99 vs. price of A$4.28 (14.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20.3% below the Telecommunication Services median (#147 of 304)

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


Aussie Broadband Business Description

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Address 3 Electra Avenue, Morwell, VIC, AUS, 3840
Aussie Broadband is Australia's fourth-largest retail internet services provider. It provides broadband services to households and businesses, as well as wholesale solutions to commercial enterprises. Aussie Broadband also operates as a mobile virtual network operator, using Optus' network to provide mobile services. In 2020, the firm expanded its offerings by laying its own fiber network to service enterprise and government customers. The firm has undertaken two acquisitions, Symbio and Over the Wire, expanding its offerings for enterprise, government, and wholesale customers.
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