Bumble (BSP:B2MB34) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.95 (As of Mar. 2026)

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BSP:B2MB34 Bumble Inc BSP:B2MB34
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What is Bumble Debt-to-EBITDA?

Bumble BSP:B2MB34 50 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.95 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:B2MB34 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of R$6.04 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 305 Interactive Media companies, Bumble ranks worse than 327868.52% on this metric.

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

Bumble's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$850 Mil. Bumble's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$2,273 Mil. Bumble's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$1,598 Mil. Bumble's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.95.

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 Bumble's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:B2MB34' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -23.69   Med: -0.3   Max: 209.9
Current: -0.78

During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Bumble was 209.90. The lowest was -23.69. And the median was -0.30.

BSP:B2MB34's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 305 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 0.67 vs BSP:B2MB34: -0.78

Bumble  (BSP:B2MB34) 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.


Bumble Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Bumble Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bumble'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.

Bumble Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Bumble Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -23.69 209.90 6.70 -0.99 -0.76

Bumble 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 3.31 -0.46 1.96 -0.26 1.95

BSP:B2MB34 vs FVRR, TRVG, ZIP: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Bumble'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.


Bumble Debt-to-EBITDA vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Bumble's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Bumble Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Bumble'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
=(52.975 + 3217.204) / -4324.581
=-0.76

Bumble'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
=(849.993 + 2273.485) / 1598.312
=1.95

* 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 1.95 mean?
Bumble (BSP:B2MB34) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.95 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 Bumble. According to the industry distribution chart, Bumble ranks #999999 out of 305 companies in the Interactive Media industry.
Is Bumble's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Bumble's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.95. The Interactive Media industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.67. Bumble's value of 1.95 is 191% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bumble ranks #999999 out of 305 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bumble has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bumble's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to FVRR and TRVG?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Bumble ranks #999999 out of 305 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Bumble in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.67. Bumble's value of 1.95 is 191% above this benchmark. 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Interactive Media companies is 0.67, 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. Bumble's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.95 is 191% 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 Bumble. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bumble's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bumble stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bumble (BSP:B2MB34) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$6.04, compared to a current price of R$2.80 — trading 53.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.95 and 191% above the Interactive Media industry median of 0.67. Bumble's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 4 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 Bumble (BSP:B2MB34), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.95 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 Bumble (BSP:B2MB34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bumble stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$2.80 is trading 53.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$6.04. GuruFocus considers Bumble to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BSP:B2MB34:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.95
  • GF Value™: R$6.04 vs. price of R$2.80 (53.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 191% above the Interactive Media median (#999999 of 305)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:B2MB34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bumble Business Description

Other Exchanges BMBL:USABMBL:Mexico
Address 1105 West 41st Street, Austin, TX, USA, 78756
Bumble Inc is engaged in offering online dating services. The platform enables people to connect and build healthy and equitable relationships on their own terms. The company operates two apps, Bumble and Badoo, where users come every month to discover new people and connect. The company operates as one operating segment with revenue derived in the form of recurring subscriptions and in-app purchases. The company operates in USA, which derives maximum revenue; and Rest of the World.
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