Maximum Entertainment AB (FRA:8R7) Debt-to-EBITDA : 10.86 (As of Mar. 2026) — 448% Above Median

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FRA:8R7 Maximum Entertainment AB FRA:8R7
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What is Maximum Entertainment AB Debt-to-EBITDA?

Maximum Entertainment AB FRA:8R7 -12.69% 50 Debt-to-EBITDA is 10.86 as of Mar. 2026, which is 448% above its 10-year median of 1.98. GuruFocus rates FRA:8R7 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.05 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 299 Interactive Media companies, Maximum Entertainment AB ranks worse than 334447.83% on this metric.

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

Maximum Entertainment AB's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €49.02 Mil. Maximum Entertainment AB's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.66 Mil. Maximum Entertainment AB's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.85 Mil. Maximum Entertainment AB's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.86.

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 Maximum Entertainment AB's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:8R7' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.3   Med: 1.98   Max: 8.67
Current: -14.3

During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Maximum Entertainment AB was 8.67. The lowest was -14.30. And the median was 1.98.

FRA:8R7's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 299 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 0.63 vs FRA:8R7: -14.30

Maximum Entertainment AB  (FRA:8R7) 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.


Maximum Entertainment AB Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Maximum Entertainment AB Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Maximum Entertainment AB'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.

Maximum Entertainment AB Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Maximum Entertainment AB Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 1.53 1.98 2.31 2.58 -5.09

Maximum Entertainment AB Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:8R7 vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Maximum Entertainment AB'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.


Maximum Entertainment AB Debt-to-EBITDA vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Maximum Entertainment AB's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Maximum Entertainment AB's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Maximum Entertainment AB Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Maximum Entertainment AB'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
=(45.011 + 3.824) / -9.589
=-5.09

Maximum Entertainment AB's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(49.016 + 3.664) / 4.852
=10.86

* 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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 10.86 mean?
Maximum Entertainment AB (FRA:8R7) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 10.86 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Maximum Entertainment AB. This is 448% above median its historical median of 1.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Maximum Entertainment AB ranks #999999 out of 299 companies in the Interactive Media industry.
Is Maximum Entertainment AB's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Maximum Entertainment AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 10.86 is 448% above median its 10-year median of 1.98. The Interactive Media industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.63. Maximum Entertainment AB's value of 10.86 is 1623.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maximum Entertainment AB ranks #999999 out of 299 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Maximum Entertainment AB has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maximum Entertainment AB's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Maximum Entertainment AB ranks #999999 out of 299 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Maximum Entertainment AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.63. Maximum Entertainment AB's value of 10.86 is 1623.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.98 vs. the industry median of 0.63, Maximum Entertainment AB 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Interactive Media companies is 0.63, based on 299 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. Maximum Entertainment AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 10.86 is 1623.8% 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 Maximum Entertainment AB. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maximum Entertainment AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 10.86, which is 448% above median its own 10-year median of 1.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maximum Entertainment AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maximum Entertainment AB (FRA:8R7) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.05, compared to a current price of €0.02 — trading 53.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 10.86, which is 448% above median its 10-year median of 1.98 and 1623.8% above the Interactive Media industry median of 0.63. Maximum Entertainment AB's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 7 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 Maximum Entertainment AB (FRA:8R7), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 10.86 as of Mar. 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 Maximum Entertainment AB (FRA:8R7) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maximum Entertainment AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.02 is trading 53.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.05. GuruFocus considers Maximum Entertainment AB to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:8R7:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 10.86 (448% above median its 10-year median of 1.98)
  • GF Value™: €0.05 vs. price of €0.02 (53.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1623.8% above the Interactive Media median (#999999 of 299)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8R7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Maximum Entertainment AB Business Description

Other Exchanges MAXENT B:Sweden
Address c/o Convendum, Kungsgatan 9, Stockholm, SWE, 111 43
Maximum Entertainment AB is an entertainment company dedicated to crafting indie to AA video game experiences through original content and licensed partnerships. The company operates across multiple stages of the video game value chain through its integrated business operations and partnerships. It provides collaborative resources to its partners through in-house publishing labels Maximum Games, Modus, Merge Games, and Just For Games, and its development division, Modus Studios.
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