Bollore SE (CHIX:BOLP) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.44 (As of Dec. 2025) — 89% Below Median

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CHIX:BOLP Bollore SE CHIX:BOLP
69 GF Score
Price €3.85
GF Value €4.37
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Bollore SE Debt-to-EBITDA?

Bollore SE CHIX:BOLP -4.58% 69 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.44 as of Dec. 2025, which is 89% below its 10-year median of 3.91. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BOLP with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 678 Media - Diversified companies, Bollore SE ranks better than 78.91% on this metric.

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

Bollore SE's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €84 Mil. Bollore SE's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €77 Mil. Bollore SE's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €365 Mil. Bollore SE's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.44.

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

CHIX:BOLp' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37   Med: 3.91   Max: 35.83
Current: 0.37

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Bollore SE was 35.83. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 3.91.

CHIX:BOLp's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
78.91% of 678 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.66 vs CHIX:BOLp: 0.37

Bollore SE  (CHIX:BOLp) 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.


Bollore SE Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Bollore SE Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bollore SE'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.

Bollore SE Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Bollore SE 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 9.47 26.41 35.83 1.08 0.37

Bollore SE Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -9.09 22.35 0.81 0.50 0.44

CHIX:BOLP vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Bollore SE'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.


Bollore SE Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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Bollore SE Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Bollore SE'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
=(84 + 77.2) / 440.7
=0.37

Bollore SE's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter 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
=(84 + 77.2) / 365.4
=0.44

* 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 two times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.44 mean?
Bollore SE (CHIX:BOLP) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.44 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Bollore SE. This is 89% below median its historical median of 3.91. Over the past decade, Bollore SE's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.37 to 35.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Bollore SE ranks #143 out of 678 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 21.1%.
Is Bollore SE's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Bollore SE's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.44 is 89% below median its 10-year median of 3.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 35.83. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. Bollore SE's value of 0.44 is 73.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bollore SE ranks #143 out of 678 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bollore SE has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bollore SE's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Bollore SE ranks #143 out of 678 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Bollore SE in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. Bollore SE's value of 0.44 is 73.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Bollore SE's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.37 to 35.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.91 vs. the industry median of 1.66, Bollore SE 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 1.66, based on 678 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. Bollore SE's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.44 is 73.5% 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 Bollore SE. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bollore SE's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.44, which is 89% below median its own 10-year median of 3.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bollore SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bollore SE (CHIX:BOLP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.37, compared to a current price of €3.85 — trading 11.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.44, which is 89% below median its 10-year median of 3.91 and 73.5% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.66. Bollore SE's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 Bollore SE (CHIX:BOLP), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.44 as of Dec. 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.

Is Bollore SE (CHIX:BOLP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bollore SE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.85 is trading 11.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.37. GuruFocus considers Bollore SE to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:BOLP:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.44 (89% below median its 10-year median of 3.91)
  • GF Value™: €4.37 vs. price of €3.85 (11.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 73.5% below the Media - Diversified median (#143 of 678)

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


Bollore SE Business Description

Address 31-32, quai de Dion-Bouton, Puteaux Cedex, Paris, FRA, 92811
Bollore SE is an infrastructure company domiciled in France. The company organizes itself into four segments: transportation and logistics, oil logistics, communication, and Electricity storage and systems. The transportation and logistics segment offers freight forwarding and logistics services. The oil logistics segment distributes oil and fuel. The communication segment provides advertising, cinema, and telecommunications services. The electricity storage and systems segment is engaged in the production and sale of electric batteries and their applications. The firm generates most of the revenue from the communications segment.
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