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Pathos CommunicationsFRA:3Z2 -0.68%25 Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.10 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:3Z2 with a GF Score™ of 25/100. Among 678 Media - Diversified companies, Pathos Communications ranks worse than 80.09% 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 Pathos Communications's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:3Z2'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.72 Med: 6.94 Max: 8.17
Current: 6.01
During the past 4 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Pathos Communications was 8.17. The lowest was 5.72. And the median was 6.94.
FRA:3Z2's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 80.09% of 678
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.655
vs FRA:3Z2: 6.01
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.
Pathos Communications Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Pathos Communications Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pathos Communications'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.
FRA:3Z2 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Pathos Communications'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.
Pathos Communications Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Pathos Communications's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pathos Communications'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 two times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
Pathos Communications (FRA:3Z2) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -1.10 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 Pathos Communications. Over the past decade, Pathos Communications' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.72 to 8.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Pathos Communications ranks #543 out of 678 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 80.1%.
Is Pathos Communications' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Pathos Communications' current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.72 to a high of 8.17. Based on the distribution chart, Pathos Communications ranks #543 out of 678 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pathos Communications has a GF Score™ of 25/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pathos Communications' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Pathos Communications ranks #543 out of 678 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Pathos Communications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. Historically, Pathos Communications' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.72 to 8.17 over the past decade. 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. 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 Pathos Communications. 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. Pathos Communications's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pathos Communications stock overvalued right now?
Pathos Communications (FRA:3Z2) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of -1.10. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.10. Pathos Communications' overall GF Score™ is 25/100. 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 Pathos Communications (FRA:3Z2), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.10 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.
Pathos Communications PLC specializes in creative engagement, strategic communications, and brand reputation management while remaining rooted in a deep understanding of each client's goals, voice, and vision. It offers a comprehensive range of services designed to help clients minimize risk, boost audience interaction, and maximize their return on investment (ROI).
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