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Telecom ArgentinaBUE:TECO2 +0.12%83 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.90 as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 1.19. GuruFocus rates BUE:TECO2 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS3,297.25 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 303 Telecommunication Services companies, Telecom Argentina ranks better than 56.11% 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 Telecom Argentina's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
BUE:TECO2'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4 Med: 1.19 Max: 9.17
Current: 1.76
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Telecom Argentina was 9.17. The lowest was 0.40. And the median was 1.19.
BUE:TECO2's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 56.11% of 303
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 2.01
vs BUE:TECO2: 1.76
Telecom Argentina (BUE:TECO2) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
Telecom Argentina Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Telecom Argentina Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Telecom Argentina'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.
BUE:TECO2 vs TMUS, VZ, T: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telecom Argentina'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.
Telecom Argentina Debt-to-EBITDA vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telecom Argentina's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telecom Argentina'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.
Telecom Argentina (BUE:TECO2) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.90 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 Telecom Argentina. This is 24% below median its historical median of 1.19. Over the past decade, Telecom Argentina's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.40 to 9.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Telecom Argentina ranks #133 out of 303 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 43.9%.
Is Telecom Argentina's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Telecom Argentina's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.90 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 1.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 9.17. The Telecommunication Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01. Telecom Argentina's value of 0.90 is 55.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telecom Argentina ranks #133 out of 303 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Telecom Argentina has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telecom Argentina's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telecom Argentina ranks #133 out of 303 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Telecom Argentina in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01. Telecom Argentina's value of 0.90 is 55.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Telecom Argentina's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.40 to 9.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.19 vs. the industry median of 2.01, Telecom Argentina 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 2.01, based on 303 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. Telecom Argentina's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.90 is 55.2% 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 Telecom Argentina. 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. Telecom Argentina's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.90, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 1.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telecom Argentina stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telecom Argentina (BUE:TECO2) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS3,297.25, compared to a current price of ARS4,250.00 — trading 28.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.90, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 1.19 and 55.2% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 2.01. Telecom Argentina'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 Telecom Argentina (BUE:TECO2), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.90 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 Telecom Argentina (BUE:TECO2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telecom Argentina stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ARS4,250.00 is trading 28.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS3,297.25.
GuruFocus considers Telecom Argentina to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BUE:TECO2:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.90 (24% below median its 10-year median of 1.19)
GF Value™: ARS3,297.25 vs. price of ARS4,250.00 (28.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.2% below the Telecommunication Services median (#133 of 303)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:TECO2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Telecom Argentina SA offers its customers quadruple play services, combining mobile telephony services, cable television services, Internet services and fixed telephony services. It also provides other telephone-related services such as international long-distance and wholesale services, data transmission and IT solutions outsourcing and install, operate and develop cable television and data transmission services. The company operates in segments: ICT Services provided in Argentina: Personal Network; ICT Services provided in Argentina - TMA Network; and Other segments..
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