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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 Oi's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:OIBR3's Debt-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 1.98 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-EBITDA only.
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.
Oi Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Oi Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oi'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.
BSP:OIBR3 vs TMUS, VZ, T: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Oi'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.
Oi Debt-to-EBITDA vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Oi's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oi'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 (Jun. 2025) EBITDA data.
Oi (BSP:OIBR3) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 14.64 as of Jun. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Oi.
Is Oi's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Oi's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 14.64. The Telecommunication Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.98. Oi's value of 14.64 is 639.4% above this industry median. Overall, Oi has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oi's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TMUS and VZ?
Oi's Debt-to-EBITDA of 14.64 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.98. Oi's value of 14.64 is 639.4% 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 a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.98, based on 301 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. Oi's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 14.64 is 639.4% 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 Oi. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oi's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 14.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oi stock overvalued right now?
Oi (BSP:OIBR3) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 14.64. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 14.64 and 639.4% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.98. Oi's overall GF Score™ is 31/100. 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 Oi (BSP:OIBR3), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 14.64 as of Jun. 2025. 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.
Oi SA is a telecommunications company providing convergent broadband, pay TV, and local and long-distance voice transmission services. Currently, the group is focused on integrating telecommunications and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) services by offering a range of digital solutions related to cybersecurity, telecommunications, AI, cloud, and digital transformation for the corporate customer market. Additionally, the group is involved in providing BPO and field services, operating call centers, and offering a range of legacy services, which include services related to copper technology and regulated wholesale services. Geographically, the group operates in Bazil.
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