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Vodafone Qatar QSCDSMD:VFQS -0.38%91 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.68 as of Jun. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 0.99. GuruFocus rates DSMD:VFQS with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ر.ق2.20 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 304 Telecommunication Services companies, Vodafone Qatar QSC ranks better than 81.58% 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 Vodafone Qatar QSC's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
DSMD:VFQS'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.54 Med: 0.99 Max: 1.72
Current: 0.69
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Vodafone Qatar QSC was 1.72. The lowest was 0.54. And the median was 0.99.
DSMD:VFQS's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 81.58% of 304
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.895
vs DSMD:VFQS: 0.69
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.
Vodafone Qatar QSC Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Vodafone Qatar QSC Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vodafone Qatar QSC'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.
DSMD:VFQS vs VZ, TMUS, T: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Vodafone Qatar QSC'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.
Vodafone Qatar QSC Debt-to-EBITDA vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Vodafone Qatar QSC's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vodafone Qatar QSC'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. 2026) EBITDA data.
Vodafone Qatar QSC (DSMD:VFQS) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.68 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Vodafone Qatar QSC. This is 31% below median its historical median of 0.99. Over the past decade, Vodafone Qatar QSC's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.54 to 1.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Vodafone Qatar QSC ranks #56 out of 304 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 18.4%.
Is Vodafone Qatar QSC's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Vodafone Qatar QSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.68 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 0.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.54 to a high of 1.72. The Telecommunication Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.90. Vodafone Qatar QSC's value of 0.68 is 64.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vodafone Qatar QSC ranks #56 out of 304 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vodafone Qatar QSC has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vodafone Qatar QSC's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Vodafone Qatar QSC ranks #56 out of 304 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Vodafone Qatar QSC in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.90. Vodafone Qatar QSC's value of 0.68 is 64.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Vodafone Qatar QSC's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.54 to 1.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.99 vs. the industry median of 1.90, Vodafone Qatar QSC 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 1.90, 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. Vodafone Qatar QSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.68 is 64.1% 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 Vodafone Qatar QSC. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vodafone Qatar QSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.68, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 0.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vodafone Qatar QSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodafone Qatar QSC (DSMD:VFQS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ر.ق2.20, compared to a current price of ر.ق2.61 — trading 18.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.68, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 0.99 and 64.1% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.90. Vodafone Qatar QSC's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 2 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 Vodafone Qatar QSC (DSMD:VFQS), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.68 as of Jun. 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 Vodafone Qatar QSC (DSMD:VFQS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodafone Qatar QSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ر.ق2.61 is trading 18.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ر.ق2.20.
GuruFocus considers Vodafone Qatar QSC to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DSMD:VFQS:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.68 (31% below median its 10-year median of 0.99)
GF Value™: ر.ق2.20 vs. price of ر.ق2.61 (18.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 64.1% below the Telecommunication Services median (#56 of 304)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DSMD:VFQS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vodafone Qatar QSC provides cellular mobile telecommunication services, fixed-line services, and sells mobile-related equipment and accessories. It operates in two segments: Consumer and Enterprise and others. Its services include messaging, interconnect, data broadband services, connection fees, and equipment sales. The company offers a comprehensive range of services that include voice, messaging, data, fixed communications, Internet of Things and ICT managed services, for consumers and businesses alike.
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