Vista Group InternationalASX:VGL +2.50%82 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.88 as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 0.84. GuruFocus rates ASX:VGL with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,714 Software companies, Vista Group International ranks worse than 51.11% 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 Vista Group International's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:VGL'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.47 Med: 0.84 Max: 10.94
Current: 1.14
During the past 12 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Vista Group International was 10.94. The lowest was -11.47. And the median was 0.84.
ASX:VGL's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 51.11% of 1714
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.09
vs ASX:VGL: 1.14
Vista Group International (ASX:VGL) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
Vista Group International Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Vista Group International Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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:VGL vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Vista Group International'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.
Vista Group International Debt-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Vista Group International's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vista Group International'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.
Vista Group International (ASX:VGL) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.88 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 Vista Group International. This is near median its historical median of 0.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Vista Group International ranks #876 out of 1714 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 51.1%.
Is Vista Group International's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Vista Group International's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.88 is near median its 10-year median of 0.84. The Software industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.09. Vista Group International's value of 0.88 is 19.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vista Group International ranks #876 out of 1714 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vista Group International has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vista Group International's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Vista Group International ranks #876 out of 1714 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Vista Group International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.09. Vista Group International's value of 0.88 is 19.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.84 vs. the industry median of 1.09, Vista Group International 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 Software company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 1.09, based on 1,714 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. Vista Group International's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.88 is 19.3% 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 Vista Group International. For the Software industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vista Group International's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.88, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vista Group International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vista Group International (ASX:VGL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.29, compared to a current price of A$2.05 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.88, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.84 and 19.3% below the Software industry median of 1.09. Vista Group International's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 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 Vista Group International (ASX:VGL), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.88 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 Vista Group International (ASX:VGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vista Group International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$2.05 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.29.
GuruFocus considers Vista Group International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:VGL:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.88 (near median its 10-year median of 0.84)
GF Value™: A$2.29 vs. price of A$2.05 (10.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19.3% below the Software median (#876 of 1714)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:VGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vista Group International Ltd provides software and technology solutions across the global film industry sectors of distribution, exhibition, and the end consumer, moviegoers. The principal activity is the sale, support, and associated development of software for the film industry. The company operates in the vertical cinema/film market in the following reportable segments namely the Cinema segment and Film segment. The company has offices in New Zealand, with additional offices located in Sydney, Cape Town, London, Amsterdam, Beijing, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur, Los Angeles, and Mexico City.
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