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IVE GroupASX:IGL -0.36%63 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.58 as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 2.70. GuruFocus rates ASX:IGL with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 678 Media - Diversified companies, IVE Group ranks worse than 64.6% 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 IVE Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:IGL'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.92 Med: 2.7 Max: 6.38
Current: 2.81
During the past 10 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of IVE Group was 6.38. The lowest was 1.92. And the median was 2.70.
ASX:IGL's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 64.6% of 678
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.66
vs ASX:IGL: 2.81
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.
IVE Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
IVE Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IVE 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.
ASX:IGL vs APP, OMC, TTD: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, IVE 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.
IVE Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, IVE Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IVE Group'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 two times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
IVE Group (ASX:IGL) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.58 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on IVE Group. This is near median its historical median of 2.70. Over the past decade, IVE Group's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.92 to 6.38. According to the industry distribution chart, IVE Group ranks #438 out of 678 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 64.6%.
Is IVE Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
IVE Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.58 is near median its 10-year median of 2.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.92 to a high of 6.38. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. IVE Group's value of 2.58 is 55.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IVE Group ranks #438 out of 678 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, IVE Group has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IVE Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, IVE Group ranks #438 out of 678 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places IVE Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. IVE Group's value of 2.58 is 55.4% above this benchmark. Historically, IVE Group's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.92 to 6.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.70 vs. the industry median of 1.66, IVE Group 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 1.66, based on 678 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. IVE Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.58 is 55.4% 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 IVE Group. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IVE Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.58, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IVE Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IVE Group (ASX:IGL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.17, compared to a current price of A$2.77 — trading 27.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.58, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.70 and 55.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.66. IVE Group's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 IVE Group (ASX:IGL), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.58 as of Dec. 2025. 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 IVE Group (ASX:IGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IVE Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$2.77 is trading 27.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.17.
GuruFocus considers IVE Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:IGL:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.58 (near median its 10-year median of 2.70)
GF Value™: A$2.17 vs. price of A$2.77 (27.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#438 of 678)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:IGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IVE Group Ltd is a diversified print and marketing communications company. The principal activities of the company include conceptual and creative design across print, mobile and interactive media; catalogues, the printing of magazines, marketing, and corporate communications materials and stationery and multi-channel solutions. It serves sectors such as financial services, publishing, retail, communications, property, clubs and associations, not-for-profit, utilities, manufacturing, education and government.
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