PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk (FRA:5M2) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.72 (As of Jun. 2026) — 64% Above Median

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FRA:5M2 PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk FRA:5M2
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What is PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk Debt-to-EBITDA?

PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk FRA:5M2 73 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.72 as of Jun. 2026, which is 64% above its 10-year median of 1.05. GuruFocus rates FRA:5M2 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.01 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 680 Media - Diversified companies, PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk ranks better than 71.32% on this metric.

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

PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €45.2 Mil. PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €14.1 Mil. PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €34.4 Mil. PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.72.

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 PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:5M2' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.63   Med: 1.05   Max: 1.74
Current: 0.66

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk was 1.74. The lowest was 0.63. And the median was 1.05.

FRA:5M2's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
71.32% of 680 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.625 vs FRA:5M2: 0.66

PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk  (FRA:5M2) 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.


PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk'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.

PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk 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 0.69 0.65 0.77 0.84 0.63

PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk 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 1.11 0.93 0.44 0.70 1.72

FRA:5M2 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk'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.


PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk'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
=(52.893 + 20.494) / 115.757
=0.63

PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk'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
=(45.195 + 14.109) / 34.412
=1.72

* 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.

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What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.72 mean?
PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk (FRA:5M2) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.72 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 PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk. This is 64% above median its historical median of 1.05. Over the past decade, PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.63 to 1.74. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk ranks #195 out of 680 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 28.7%.
Is PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.72 is 64% above median its 10-year median of 1.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.63 to a high of 1.74. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63. PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk's value of 1.72 is 5.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk ranks #195 out of 680 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk ranks #195 out of 680 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63. PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk's value of 1.72 is 5.8% above this benchmark. Historically, PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.63 to 1.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.05 vs. the industry median of 1.63, PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 1.63, based on 680 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. PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.72 is 5.8% 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 PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.72, which is 64% above median its own 10-year median of 1.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk (FRA:5M2) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.01, compared to a current price of €0.00 — trading 55% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.72, which is 64% above median its 10-year median of 1.05 and 5.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.63. PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 6 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 PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk (FRA:5M2), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.72 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 PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk (FRA:5M2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.00 is trading 55% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.01. GuruFocus considers PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:5M2:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.72 (64% above median its 10-year median of 1.05)
  • GF Value™: €0.01 vs. price of €0.00 (55% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#195 of 680)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5M2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk Business Description

Other Exchanges MNCN:Indonesia5M2:Germany
Address Jalan Kebon Sirih Kav. 17 - 19, MNC Tower, 26th Floor, Central Jakarta, Jakarta, IDN, 10340
PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk is a diversified media company. The business is divided into four segments, which include Advertisement; Content; Subscription; and Others. It derives maximum revenue from Advertisement Segment The firm offers pay video service (live streaming, VOD, original productions, and other creative content), news aggregator, audio aggregator, television stations, radio interests, print media, production business, online content, and advertising.
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