ProximusBGAOF 70 Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.22 as of Mar. 2026, which is 257% above its 10-year median of 1.74. GuruFocus rates BGAOF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 305 Telecommunication Services companies, Proximus ranks worse than 72.13% 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 Proximus's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
BGAOF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.25 Med: 1.74 Max: 3.58
Current: 3.58
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Proximus was 3.58. The lowest was 1.25. And the median was 1.74.
BGAOF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 72.13% of 305
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 2.01
vs BGAOF: 3.58
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.
Proximus Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Proximus Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Proximus'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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Proximus'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.
Proximus Debt-to-EBITDA vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Proximus's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Proximus'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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Proximus (BGAOF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.22 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 Proximus. This is 257% above median its historical median of 1.74. Over the past decade, Proximus' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.25 to 3.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Proximus ranks #220 out of 305 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 72.1%.
Is Proximus' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Proximus' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.22 is 257% above median its 10-year median of 1.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.25 to a high of 3.58. The Telecommunication Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01. Proximus' value of 6.22 is 209.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Proximus ranks #220 out of 305 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Proximus has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Proximus' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Proximus ranks #220 out of 305 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Proximus in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01. Proximus' value of 6.22 is 209.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Proximus' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.25 to 3.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.74 vs. the industry median of 2.01, Proximus 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 2.01, based on 305 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. Proximus's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.22 is 209.5% 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 Proximus. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Proximus's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.22, which is 257% above median its own 10-year median of 1.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Proximus stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Proximus (BGAOF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.20, compared to a current price of $6.60 — trading 6.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.22, which is 257% above median its 10-year median of 1.74 and 209.5% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 2.01. Proximus' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Proximus (BGAOF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.22 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 Proximus (BGAOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Proximus stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $6.60 is trading 6.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.20.
GuruFocus considers Proximus to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BGAOF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 6.22 (257% above median its 10-year median of 1.74)
GF Value™: $6.20 vs. price of $6.60 (6.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 209.5% above the Telecommunication Services median (#220 of 305)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BGAOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Proximus is the incumbent telecom operator in Belgium. The firm has around 45% share of the broadband market and 30% of the postpaid mobile market, competing with Telenet and Orange. Proximus is rolling out fiber to the home in Belgium and expects to have 95% of the country covered by 2032. Its international carrier services division, BICS, is one of the four largest in the world, serving more than 250 operators, which was strengthened with the acquisition of Telesign.
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