AXTLF (AxtelB de CV) Debt-to-EBITDA : 6.78 (As of Mar. 2026) — 110% Above Median

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What is AxtelB de CV Debt-to-EBITDA?

AxtelB de CV AXTLF 60 Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.78 as of Mar. 2026, which is 110% above its 10-year median of 3.23. GuruFocus rates AXTLF with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.08. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 302 Telecommunication Services companies, AxtelB de CV ranks worse than 58.94% on this metric.

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

AxtelB de CV's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $40.1 Mil. AxtelB de CV's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $469.9 Mil. AxtelB de CV's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $75.3 Mil. AxtelB de CV's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.78.

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 AxtelB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

AXTLF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -89.16   Med: 3.23   Max: 4.66
Current: 2.58

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of AxtelB de CV was 4.66. The lowest was -89.16. And the median was 3.23.

AXTLF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
58.94% of 302 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 2 vs AXTLF: 2.58

AxtelB de CV  (OTCPK:AXTLF) 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.


AxtelB de CV Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


AxtelB de CV Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AxtelB de CV'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.

AxtelB de CV Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

AxtelB de CV Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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AxtelB de CV Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.41 1.77 2.38 2.73 6.78

AXTLF vs TMUS, VZ, T: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, AxtelB de CV'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.


AxtelB de CV Debt-to-EBITDA vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where AxtelB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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AxtelB de CV Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

AxtelB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(23.94 + 502.504) / 238.549
=2.21

AxtelB de CV's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(40.063 + 469.867) / 75.26
=6.78

* 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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.78 mean?
AxtelB de CV (AXTLF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.78 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on AxtelB de CV. This is 110% above median its historical median of 3.23. According to the industry distribution chart, AxtelB de CV ranks #178 out of 302 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 58.9%.
Is AxtelB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
AxtelB de CV's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.78 is 110% above median its 10-year median of 3.23. The Telecommunication Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.00. AxtelB de CV's value of 6.78 is 239% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AxtelB de CV ranks #178 out of 302 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AxtelB de CV has a GF Score™ of 60/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AxtelB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, AxtelB de CV ranks #178 out of 302 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places AxtelB de CV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.00. AxtelB de CV's value of 6.78 is 239% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.23 vs. the industry median of 2.00, AxtelB de CV 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Telecommunication Services companies is 2.00, based on 302 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. AxtelB de CV's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.78 is 239% 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 AxtelB de CV. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AxtelB de CV's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.78, which is 110% above median its own 10-year median of 3.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AxtelB de CV stock overvalued right now?
AxtelB de CV (AXTLF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.78. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.08, compared to a current price of $0.10 — trading 25% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.78, which is 110% above median its 10-year median of 3.23 and 239% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 2.00. AxtelB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 AxtelB de CV (AXTLF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.78 as of Mar. 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 AxtelB de CV (AXTLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AxtelB de CV stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.10 is trading 25% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.08.

Key valuation signals for AXTLF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 6.78 (110% above median its 10-year median of 3.23)
  • GF Value™: $0.08 vs. price of $0.10 (25% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 239% above the Telecommunication Services median (#178 of 302)

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


AxtelB de CV Business Description

Other Exchanges AXTELCPO:Mexico4GK:Germany
Address Boulevard Diaz Ordaz Km. 3.33 L-1, Col. Unidad San Pedro, San Pedro Garza Garcia, NL, MEX, 66215
Axtel SAB de CV is a Mexican based information and communication technology company. The company has two operating segments namely Business operating segment offers communication services such as information, data and Internet technologies, managed through the company's network and infrastructure for both multinational companies, as well as for international and national businesses. Its Government operating segment offers communication services such as information, data and Internet technologies, administered through the company's network and infrastructure, for the federal, state and municipal governments. The company generates maximum revenue from the Business segment. Geographically, it derives majority revenue from the Mexico region.
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