Symphony Communication PCL (BKK:SYMC-R) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.42 (As of Mar. 2026) — 18% Below Median


BKK:SYMC-R Symphony Communication PCL BKK:SYMC-R
83 GF Score
Price ฿4.12
GF Value ฿6.24
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What is Symphony Communication PCL Debt-to-EBITDA?

Symphony Communication PCL BKK:SYMC-R 83 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.42 as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 1.73. GuruFocus rates BKK:SYMC-R with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿6.24. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 304 Telecommunication Services companies, Symphony Communication PCL ranks better than 59.87% on this metric.

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

Symphony Communication PCL's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿568 Mil. Symphony Communication PCL's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿571 Mil. Symphony Communication PCL's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿802 Mil. Symphony Communication PCL's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.42.

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

BKK:SYMC-R' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1   Med: 1.73   Max: 5.12
Current: 1.61

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Symphony Communication PCL was 5.12. The lowest was 1.00. And the median was 1.73.

BKK:SYMC-R's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
59.87% of 304 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 2 vs BKK:SYMC-R: 1.61

Symphony Communication PCL  (BKK:SYMC-R) 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.


Symphony Communication PCL Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Symphony Communication PCL Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Symphony Communication 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.

Symphony Communication PCL Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Symphony Communication 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 1.56 1.62 1.08 1.00 1.53

Symphony Communication 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 1.02 1.23 1.33 1.91 1.42

BKK:SYMC-R vs TMUS, VZ, T: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Symphony Communication 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.


Symphony Communication PCL Debt-to-EBITDA vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

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


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Symphony Communication PCL Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Symphony Communication 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
=(567.407 + 512.27) / 704.143
=1.53

Symphony Communication 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
=(567.862 + 571.346) / 801.86
=1.42

* 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 1.42 mean?
Symphony Communication PCL (BKK:SYMC-R) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.42 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 Symphony Communication PCL. This is 18% below median its historical median of 1.73. Over the past decade, Symphony Communication PCL's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.00 to 5.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Symphony Communication PCL ranks #122 out of 304 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 40.1%.
Is Symphony Communication PCL's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Symphony Communication PCL's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.42 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 1.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 5.12. The Telecommunication Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.00. Symphony Communication PCL's value of 1.42 is 29% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Symphony Communication PCL ranks #122 out of 304 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Symphony Communication PCL has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Symphony Communication PCL's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Symphony Communication PCL ranks #122 out of 304 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Symphony Communication PCL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.00. Symphony Communication PCL's value of 1.42 is 29% below this benchmark. Historically, Symphony Communication PCL's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.00 to 5.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.73 vs. the industry median of 2.00, Symphony Communication 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Telecommunication Services companies is 2.00, based on 304 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. Symphony Communication PCL's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.42 is 29% 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 Symphony Communication PCL. 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. Symphony Communication PCL's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.42, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 1.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Symphony Communication PCL stock overvalued right now?
Symphony Communication PCL (BKK:SYMC-R) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.42. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿6.24, compared to a current price of ฿4.12 — trading 34% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.42, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 1.73 and 29% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 2.00. Symphony Communication PCL's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 10 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 Symphony Communication PCL (BKK:SYMC-R), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.42 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 Symphony Communication PCL (BKK:SYMC-R) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symphony Communication PCL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ฿4.12 is trading 34% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿6.24.

Key valuation signals for BKK:SYMC-R:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.42 (18% below median its 10-year median of 1.73)
  • GF Value™: ฿6.24 vs. price of ฿4.12 (34% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 29% below the Telecommunication Services median (#122 of 304)

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


Symphony Communication PCL Business Description

Other Exchanges SYMC:Thailand
Address Vibhavadee Rangsit Road, 123 Suntowers Building B, 35th-36th Floor, Chomphon, Chatuchak, Bangkok, THA, 10900
Symphony Communication PCL is engaged in the provision of communication high-speed circuit services. The company has been granted licenses from the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to provide telecommunication services. It includes Telecom Operation License Type 1, Telecom Operation License Type 2, and Telecom Operation License Type 3. The company's products and service lines include connectivity service, network equipment, installation of network equipment, and maintenance service of network equipment of which key revenue is derived from the connectivity service. The company operates in Thailand, Southeast Asia countries, and Others.
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