One Media Group (HKSE:00426) Debt-to-EBITDA : -3.73 (As of Mar. 2026)

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HKSE:00426 One Media Group Ltd HKSE:00426
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What is One Media Group Debt-to-EBITDA?

One Media Group HKSE:00426 3 Debt-to-EBITDA is -3.73 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00426 with a GF Score™ of 3/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 690 Media - Diversified companies, One Media Group ranks worse than 144927.39% on this metric.

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

One Media Group's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$0.08 Mil. One Media Group's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$98.15 Mil. One Media Group's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$-26.34 Mil. One Media Group's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -3.73.

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

HKSE:00426' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.8   Med: -4.31   Max: 0
Current: -4.2

HKSE:00426's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 690 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.595 vs HKSE:00426: -4.20

One Media Group  (HKSE:00426) 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.


One Media Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


One Media Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for One Media Group'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.

One Media Group Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

One Media Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
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One Media Group Quarterly Data
Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -3.37 -5.70 -4.39 -4.65 -3.73

HKSE:00426 vs NYT, WLY: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, One Media Group'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.


One Media Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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One Media Group Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

One Media Group's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year 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
=(0.077 + 98.151) / -23.287
=-4.22

One Media Group'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
=(0.077 + 98.151) / -26.344
=-3.73

* 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 -3.73 mean?
One Media Group (HKSE:00426) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -3.73 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 One Media Group. According to the industry distribution chart, One Media Group ranks #999999 out of 690 companies in the Media - Diversified industry.
Is One Media Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
One Media Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -3.73. Based on the distribution chart, One Media Group ranks #999999 out of 690 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, One Media Group has a GF Score™ of 3/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does One Media Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, One Media Group ranks #999999 out of 690 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places One Media Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60. 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 1.60, based on 690 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. 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 One Media Group. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. One Media Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -3.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is One Media Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, One Media Group (HKSE:00426) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.05, compared to a current price of HK$0.12 — trading 140% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -3.73. One Media Group's overall GF Score™ is 3/100 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 One Media Group (HKSE:00426), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -3.73 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 One Media Group (HKSE:00426) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, One Media Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.12 is trading 140% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.05. GuruFocus considers One Media Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00426:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -3.73
  • GF Value™: HK$0.05 vs. price of HK$0.12 (140% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 3/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00426 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


One Media Group Business Description

Address 18 Ka Yip Street, 16th Floor, Block A, Ming Pao Industrial Centre, Chai Wan, Hong Kong, HKG
One Media Group Ltd is a Hong Kong-based investment holding company. The company's operating segment includes Entertainment and lifestyle operation and Watch and car operation and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Entertainment and lifestyle operation segment.
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