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Swift TVASX:STV Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.55 as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 677 Media - Diversified companies, Swift TV ranks worse than 147710.34% 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 Swift TV's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:STV'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -33.64 Med: -2.92 Max: 7.06
Current: -27.38
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Swift TV was 7.06. The lowest was -33.64. And the median was -2.92.
ASX:STV's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 677
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.66
vs ASX:STV: -27.38
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.
Swift TV Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Swift TV Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Swift TV'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:STV vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Swift TV'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.
Swift TV Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Swift TV's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Swift TV'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.
Swift TV (ASX:STV) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.55 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 Swift TV. According to the industry distribution chart, Swift TV ranks #999999 out of 677 companies in the Media - Diversified industry.
Is Swift TV's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Swift TV's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.55. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. Swift TV's value of 5.55 is 234.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Swift TV ranks #999999 out of 677 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Swift TV's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Swift TV ranks #999999 out of 677 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Swift TV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. Swift TV's value of 5.55 is 234.3% above this benchmark. 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 677 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. Swift TV's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.55 is 234.3% 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 Swift TV. 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. Swift TV's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Swift TV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swift TV (ASX:STV) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.01, compared to a current price of A$0.01 — trading 30% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.55 and 234.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.66. 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 Swift TV (ASX:STV), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.55 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.
Swift TV Ltd is a B2B Tech company reimagining the role of TV as the heart of the community. It enables not only entertainment but also engagement, turning facilities into vibrant communities. The group delivers premium entertainment and engagement solutions powered by proprietary technology and expertise. Its solutions include aged care solutions, Mining solutions, ICT solutions, and Others. The group managed across the full lifecycle, from ICT design and installation, research and development, client success management, and 24/7 help desk support.
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