Digi Communications NV (FRA:53N) Debt-to-EBITDA : 3.86 (As of Jun. 2026) — 31% Above Median

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FRA:53N Digi Communications NV FRA:53N
54 GF Score
Price €12.50
GF Value €10.98
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Digi Communications NV Debt-to-EBITDA?

Digi Communications NV FRA:53N 54 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.86 as of Jun. 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 2.95. GuruFocus rates FRA:53N with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.98 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 304 Telecommunication Services companies, Digi Communications NV ranks worse than 72.7% on this metric.

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

Digi Communications NV's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €438 Mil. Digi Communications NV's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €2,014 Mil. Digi Communications NV's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €635 Mil. Digi Communications NV's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.86.

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 Digi Communications NV's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:53N' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.67   Med: 2.95   Max: 3.5
Current: 3.5

During the past 10 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Digi Communications NV was 3.50. The lowest was 1.67. And the median was 2.95.

FRA:53N's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
72.7% of 304 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.95 vs FRA:53N: 3.50

Digi Communications NV  (FRA:53N) 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.


Digi Communications NV Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Digi Communications NV Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Digi Communications NV'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.

Digi Communications NV Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Digi Communications NV Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Digi Communications NV Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 3.35 2.83 4.03 3.19 3.86

FRA:53N vs VZ, TMUS, T: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Digi Communications NV'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.


Digi Communications NV Debt-to-EBITDA vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Digi Communications NV's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Digi Communications NV's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Digi Communications NV Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Digi Communications NV'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
=(335.225 + 1936.607) / 675.875
=3.36

Digi Communications NV's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(437.814 + 2013.766) / 634.928
=3.86

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.86 mean?
Digi Communications NV (FRA:53N) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.86 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 Digi Communications NV. This is 31% above median its historical median of 2.95. Over the past decade, Digi Communications NV's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.67 to 3.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Digi Communications NV ranks #221 out of 304 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 72.7%.
Is Digi Communications NV's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Digi Communications NV's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.86 is 31% above median its 10-year median of 2.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.67 to a high of 3.50. The Telecommunication Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.95. Digi Communications NV's value of 3.86 is 97.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Digi Communications NV ranks #221 out of 304 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Digi Communications NV has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Digi Communications NV's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Digi Communications NV ranks #221 out of 304 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Digi Communications NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.95. Digi Communications NV's value of 3.86 is 97.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Digi Communications NV's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.67 to 3.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.95 vs. the industry median of 1.95, Digi Communications NV has consistently been above 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 1.95, 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. Digi Communications NV's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.86 is 97.9% 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 Digi Communications NV. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Digi Communications NV's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.86, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 2.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Digi Communications NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Digi Communications NV (FRA:53N) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.98, compared to a current price of €12.50 — trading 13.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.86, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 2.95 and 97.9% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.95. Digi Communications NV's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Digi Communications NV (FRA:53N), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.86 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 Digi Communications NV (FRA:53N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Digi Communications NV stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €12.50 is trading 13.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €10.98. GuruFocus considers Digi Communications NV to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:53N:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.86 (31% above median its 10-year median of 2.95)
  • GF Value™: €10.98 vs. price of €12.50 (13.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 97.9% above the Telecommunication Services median (#221 of 304)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:53N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Digi Communications NV Business Description

Other Exchanges DIGI:Romania
Address 75 Dr. Nicolae Staicovici Street, 4th Floor, Forum 2000 Building, Phase 1, 5th District, Bucharest, ROU
Digi Communications NV is a provider of telecommunication services. The company provides cable TV, fixed internet and data, mobile telecommunication services, mobile network operation, mobile virtual network operation, fixed-line telephony, and DTH services. It operates across Romania, Spain, Portugal, and Other, with the majority of its revenue being generated from its operations in Romania.
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