BECVY (BEC World PCL) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.79 (As of Mar. 2026) — 19% Below Median

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62 GF Score
Price $0.53
GF Value $0.88
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What is BEC World PCL Debt-to-EBITDA?

BEC World PCL BECVY 62 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.79 as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 0.98. GuruFocus rates BECVY with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.88. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 680 Media - Diversified companies, BEC World PCL ranks better than 70.59% on this metric.

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

BEC World PCL's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.0 Mil. BEC World PCL's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $32.0 Mil. BEC World PCL's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $42.8 Mil. BEC World PCL's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.79.

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 BEC World PCL's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

BECVY' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.51   Med: 0.98   Max: 1.5
Current: 0.67

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of BEC World PCL was 1.50. The lowest was 0.51. And the median was 0.98.

BECVY's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
70.59% of 680 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.59 vs BECVY: 0.67

BEC World PCL  (OTCPK:BECVY) 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.


BEC World PCL Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


BEC World PCL Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BEC World PCL'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.

BEC World PCL Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

BEC World PCL Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.96 0.85 1.06 1.24 0.65

BEC World PCL 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 1.31 0.67 0.63 0.69 0.79

BECVY vs NXST: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, BEC World PCL'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.


BEC World PCL Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, BEC World PCL's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BEC World PCL's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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BEC World PCL Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

BEC World PCL'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
=(1.992 + 33.165) / 53.932
=0.65

BEC World PCL'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
=(1.974 + 31.961) / 42.808
=0.79

* 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 0.79 mean?
BEC World PCL (BECVY) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.79 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 BEC World PCL. This is 19% below median its historical median of 0.98. Over the past decade, BEC World PCL's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.51 to 1.50. According to the industry distribution chart, BEC World PCL ranks #200 out of 680 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 29.4%.
Is BEC World PCL's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
BEC World PCL's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.79 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 1.50. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59. BEC World PCL's value of 0.79 is 50.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BEC World PCL ranks #200 out of 680 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BEC World PCL has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BEC World PCL's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, BEC World PCL ranks #200 out of 680 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts BEC World PCL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59. BEC World PCL's value of 0.79 is 50.3% below this benchmark. Historically, BEC World PCL's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.51 to 1.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.98 vs. the industry median of 1.59, BEC World PCL 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 1.59, based on 680 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. BEC World PCL's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.79 is 50.3% 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 BEC World PCL. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BEC World PCL's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.79, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 0.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BEC World PCL stock overvalued right now?
BEC World PCL (BECVY) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.79. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.88, compared to a current price of $0.53 — trading 39.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.79, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.98 and 50.3% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.59. BEC World PCL's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 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 BEC World PCL (BECVY), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.79 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 BEC World PCL (BECVY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BEC World PCL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.53 is trading 39.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.88.

Key valuation signals for BECVY:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.79 (19% below median its 10-year median of 0.98)
  • GF Value™: $0.88 vs. price of $0.53 (39.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 50.3% below the Media - Diversified median (#200 of 680)

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


BEC World PCL Business Description

Other Exchanges BEC:Thailand
Address 3199 Rama IV Road, Floor 2,4,7,9,10,30-34 floors, Maleenont Tower, Kwaeng Klongton, Khet Klongtoey, Bangkok, THA, 10110
BEC World PCL is engaged in providing, producing TV programmes and selling air time, artist management including management services to subsidiaries. It operates in two main business areas: 1) Content business group - television platform, digital platform, international licensing distribution, and services for sourcing and producing entertainment and documentary programs; and 2) Support business group. The company and its subsidiaries operate in one industrial segment, that is the business of entertainment and recreation, which operates in the geographical area, Thailand.
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