Banijay Group NV (FRA:W320) Debt-to-EBITDA : 7.23 (As of Jun. 2026) — 17% Above Median

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FRA:W320 Banijay Group NV FRA:W320
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Price €9.00
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What is Banijay Group NV Debt-to-EBITDA?

Banijay Group NV FRA:W320 +2.04% 86 Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.23 as of Jun. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 6.19. GuruFocus rates FRA:W320 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.95 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 682 Media - Diversified companies, Banijay Group NV ranks worse than 84.9% on this metric.

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

Banijay Group NV's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €224 Mil. Banijay Group NV's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €6,460 Mil. Banijay Group NV's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €924 Mil. Banijay Group NV's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 7.23.

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

FRA:W320' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.85   Med: 6.19   Max: 10.19
Current: 7.5

During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Banijay Group NV was 10.19. The lowest was 3.85. And the median was 6.19.

FRA:W320's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
84.9% of 682 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.59 vs FRA:W320: 7.50

Banijay Group NV  (FRA:W320) 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.


Banijay Group NV Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Banijay Group NV Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Banijay Group 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.

Banijay Group NV Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Banijay Group NV Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 10.19 9.52 6.19 4.93 3.85

Banijay Group NV Quarterly Data
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FRA:W320 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Banijay Group 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.


Banijay Group NV Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Banijay Group NV's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Banijay Group NV Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Banijay Group 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
=(192.2 + 3070.9) / 847.8
=3.85

Banijay Group 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
=(224.2 + 6459.8) / 924
=7.23

* 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 7.23 mean?
Banijay Group NV (FRA:W320) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.23 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 Banijay Group NV. This is 17% above median its historical median of 6.19. Over the past decade, Banijay Group NV's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.85 to 10.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Banijay Group NV ranks #579 out of 682 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 84.9%.
Is Banijay Group NV's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Banijay Group NV's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.23 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.85 to a high of 10.19. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59. Banijay Group NV's value of 7.23 is 354.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Banijay Group NV ranks #579 out of 682 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Banijay Group NV has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Banijay Group NV's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Banijay Group NV ranks #579 out of 682 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Banijay Group NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59. Banijay Group NV's value of 7.23 is 354.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Banijay Group NV's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.85 to 10.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.19 vs. the industry median of 1.59, Banijay Group 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 1.59, based on 682 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. Banijay Group NV's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.23 is 354.7% 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 Banijay Group NV. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Banijay Group NV's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.23, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 6.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Banijay Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Banijay Group NV (FRA:W320) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.95, compared to a current price of €9.00 — trading 9.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.23, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.19 and 354.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.59. Banijay Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Banijay Group NV (FRA:W320), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.23 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 Banijay Group NV (FRA:W320) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Banijay Group NV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €9.00 is trading 9.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €9.95. GuruFocus considers Banijay Group NV to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:W320:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 7.23 (17% above median its 10-year median of 6.19)
  • GF Value™: €9.95 vs. price of €9.00 (9.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 354.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#579 of 682)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:W320 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Banijay Group NV Business Description

Other Exchanges BNJ:Netherlands
Address 8 Rue Francois 1er, Paris, FRA, 75008
Banijay Group NV media and entertainment company. It has over 130 production companies across 25 territories, a multi-genre catalogue boasting over 226,000 hours of original standout programming, and a complementary live entertainment business. It produces both scripted and non-scripted content across all genres, including reality, entertainment and talk shows, game shows, factual entertainment, documentary, drama, animation (or kids) and comedy.
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