Swisscom AGFRA:SWJ -0.75%75 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.54 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 0.45. GuruFocus rates FRA:SWJ with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €736.70 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 303 Telecommunication Services companies, Swisscom AG ranks better than 84.16% 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 Swisscom AG's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SWJ'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.45 Max: 0.81
Current: 0.55
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Swisscom AG was 0.81. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.45.
FRA:SWJ's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 84.16% of 303
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 2.01
vs FRA:SWJ: 0.55
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.
Swisscom AG Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Swisscom AG Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Swisscom AG'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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Swisscom AG'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.
Swisscom AG Debt-to-EBITDA vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Swisscom AG's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Swisscom AG'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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Swisscom AG (FRA:SWJ) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.54 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 Swisscom AG. This is 20% above median its historical median of 0.45. Over the past decade, Swisscom AG's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.09 to 0.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Swisscom AG ranks #48 out of 303 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 15.8%.
Is Swisscom AG's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Swisscom AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.54 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 0.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 0.81. The Telecommunication Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01. Swisscom AG's value of 0.54 is 73.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Swisscom AG ranks #48 out of 303 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Swisscom AG has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Swisscom AG's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Swisscom AG ranks #48 out of 303 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Swisscom AG in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01. Swisscom AG's value of 0.54 is 73.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Swisscom AG's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.09 to 0.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.45 vs. the industry median of 2.01, Swisscom AG 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 2.01, based on 303 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. Swisscom AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.54 is 73.1% 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 Swisscom AG. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Swisscom AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.54, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 0.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Swisscom AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swisscom AG (FRA:SWJ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €736.70, compared to a current price of €660.00 — trading 10.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.54, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 0.45 and 73.1% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 2.01. Swisscom AG's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 Swisscom AG (FRA:SWJ), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.54 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 Swisscom AG (FRA:SWJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swisscom AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €660.00 is trading 10.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €736.70.
GuruFocus considers Swisscom AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SWJ:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.54 (20% above median its 10-year median of 0.45)
GF Value™: €736.70 vs. price of €660.00 (10.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 73.1% below the Telecommunication Services median (#48 of 303)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SWJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Swisscom is the incumbent telecom operator in Switzerland, with a very high market share in mobile and fixed-line markets. It charges high prices compared with its competitors and other European peers due to the historical stability of the Swiss telecom market and a favorable regulatory environment. In 2024, Swisscom acquired Vodafone Italia in a deal worth EUR 8 billion.
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