Tallink Grupp AS (FRA:T5N) Debt-to-EBITDA : 7.55 (As of Jun. 2026) — 114% Above Median

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FRA:T5N Tallink Grupp AS FRA:T5N
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Price €0.60
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What is Tallink Grupp AS Debt-to-EBITDA?

Tallink Grupp AS FRA:T5N 61 Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.55 as of Jun. 2026, which is 114% above its 10-year median of 3.52. GuruFocus rates FRA:T5N with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.60 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 866 Transportation companies, Tallink Grupp AS ranks worse than 85.91% on this metric.

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

Tallink Grupp AS's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €99.5 Mil. Tallink Grupp AS's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €349.8 Mil. Tallink Grupp AS's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €59.5 Mil. Tallink Grupp AS's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 7.55.

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.

The historical rank and industry rank for Tallink Grupp AS's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:T5N' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.01   Med: 3.52   Max: 96.42
Current: 7.38

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Tallink Grupp AS was 96.42. The lowest was 3.01. And the median was 3.52.

FRA:T5N's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
85.91% of 866 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.575 vs FRA:T5N: 7.38

Tallink Grupp AS  (FRA:T5N) 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.


Tallink Grupp AS Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Tallink Grupp AS Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tallink Grupp AS'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.

Tallink Grupp AS Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Tallink Grupp AS Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Tallink Grupp AS Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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FRA:T5N vs KEX: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Tallink Grupp AS'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.


Tallink Grupp AS Debt-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Tallink Grupp AS's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tallink Grupp AS's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Tallink Grupp AS Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Tallink Grupp AS'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
=(77.156 + 368.77) / 130.558
=3.42

Tallink Grupp AS'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
=(99.458 + 349.771) / 59.516
=7.55

* 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 7.55 mean?
Tallink Grupp AS (FRA:T5N) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.55 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 Tallink Grupp AS. This is 114% above median its historical median of 3.52. Over the past decade, Tallink Grupp AS's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.01 to 96.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Tallink Grupp AS ranks #744 out of 866 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 85.9%.
Is Tallink Grupp AS's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Tallink Grupp AS's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.55 is 114% above median its 10-year median of 3.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.01 to a high of 96.42. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.58. Tallink Grupp AS's value of 7.55 is 193.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tallink Grupp AS ranks #744 out of 866 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Tallink Grupp AS has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tallink Grupp AS's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KEX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Tallink Grupp AS ranks #744 out of 866 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Tallink Grupp AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.58. Tallink Grupp AS's value of 7.55 is 193.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Tallink Grupp AS's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.01 to 96.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.52 vs. the industry median of 2.58, Tallink Grupp AS 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 Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 2.58, based on 866 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. Tallink Grupp AS's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.55 is 193.2% 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 Tallink Grupp AS. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tallink Grupp AS's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.55, which is 114% above median its own 10-year median of 3.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tallink Grupp AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tallink Grupp AS (FRA:T5N) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.60, compared to a current price of €0.60 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.55, which is 114% above median its 10-year median of 3.52 and 193.2% above the Transportation industry median of 2.58. Tallink Grupp AS's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Tallink Grupp AS (FRA:T5N), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.55 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 Tallink Grupp AS (FRA:T5N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tallink Grupp AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.60 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.60. GuruFocus considers Tallink Grupp AS to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:T5N:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 7.55 (114% above median its 10-year median of 3.52)
  • GF Value™: €0.60 vs. price of €0.60 (0% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 193.2% above the Transportation median (#744 of 866)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:T5N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tallink Grupp AS Business Description

Address Sadama 5, Tallinn, EST, 10111
Tallink Grupp AS is engaged in providing marine passenger and cargo transportation services in the Baltic Sea. The Group operates a fleet of cruise ferries, ro-pax ferries, and ro-ro cargo vessels, and also operates hotels, shops, and restaurants in the Baltic region. The Group has four reportable segments: Estonia-Finland, Finland-Sweden, Estonia-Sweden, and Other. The route segments relate to passenger and cargo transport services, while the Other segment includes chartered vessels and hospitality and retail operations such as hotels, shops, and restaurants in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
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