Vodatel Networks Holdings (HKSE:08033) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.09 (As of Dec. 2025) — 423% Above Median

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HKSE:08033 Vodatel Networks Holdings Ltd HKSE:08033
52 GF Score
Price HK$0.12
GF Value HK$0.15
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Vodatel Networks Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA?

Vodatel Networks Holdings HKSE:08033 -0.84% 52 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.09 as of Dec. 2025, which is 423% above its 10-year median of 0.40. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08033 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,735 Software companies, Vodatel Networks Holdings ranks worse than 67.09% on this metric.

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

Vodatel Networks Holdings's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$20.1 Mil. Vodatel Networks Holdings's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$0.0 Mil. Vodatel Networks Holdings's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$9.6 Mil. Vodatel Networks Holdings's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.09.

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 Vodatel Networks Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:08033' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.92   Med: 0.4   Max: 5.65
Current: 2.11

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Vodatel Networks Holdings was 5.65. The lowest was -1.92. And the median was 0.40.

HKSE:08033's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
67.09% of 1735 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.98 vs HKSE:08033: 2.11

Vodatel Networks Holdings  (HKSE:08033) 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.


Vodatel Networks Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Vodatel Networks Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vodatel Networks Holdings'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.

Vodatel Networks Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Vodatel Networks Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.92 5.65 0.13 0.85 1.74

Vodatel Networks Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.03 -21.53 0.48 3.45 2.09

HKSE:08033 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Vodatel Networks Holdings'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.


Vodatel Networks Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Vodatel Networks Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Vodatel Networks Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Vodatel Networks Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Vodatel Networks Holdings'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
=(20.084 + 0) / 11.533
=1.74

Vodatel Networks Holdings's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter 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
=(20.084 + 0) / 9.606
=2.09

* 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 two times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.09 mean?
Vodatel Networks Holdings (HKSE:08033) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.09 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Vodatel Networks Holdings. This is 423% above median its historical median of 0.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Vodatel Networks Holdings ranks #1164 out of 1735 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 67.1%.
Is Vodatel Networks Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Vodatel Networks Holdings' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.09 is 423% above median its 10-year median of 0.40. The Software industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.98. Vodatel Networks Holdings' value of 2.09 is 113.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vodatel Networks Holdings ranks #1164 out of 1735 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vodatel Networks Holdings has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vodatel Networks Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Vodatel Networks Holdings ranks #1164 out of 1735 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Vodatel Networks Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.98. Vodatel Networks Holdings' value of 2.09 is 113.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.40 vs. the industry median of 0.98, Vodatel Networks Holdings 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 Software company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 0.98, based on 1,735 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. Vodatel Networks Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.09 is 113.3% 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 Vodatel Networks Holdings. For the Software industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vodatel Networks Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.09, which is 423% above median its own 10-year median of 0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vodatel Networks Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodatel Networks Holdings (HKSE:08033) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.15, compared to a current price of HK$0.12 — trading 21.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.09, which is 423% above median its 10-year median of 0.40 and 113.3% above the Software industry median of 0.98. Vodatel Networks Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 3 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 Vodatel Networks Holdings (HKSE:08033), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.09 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Vodatel Networks Holdings (HKSE:08033) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodatel Networks Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.12 is trading 21.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.15. GuruFocus considers Vodatel Networks Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:08033:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.09 (423% above median its 10-year median of 0.40)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.15 vs. price of HK$0.12 (21.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 113.3% above the Software median (#1164 of 1735)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08033 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Vodatel Networks Holdings Business Description

Address 74 da Rua da Felicidade, Edificio Vodatel, Taipa, MAC
Vodatel Networks Holdings Ltd is engaged in the design, supply, implementation, and maintenance of turnkey solutions in the areas of IT, networks, and surveillance, and in the development of customized software for its customers. It operates through the two reportable segments of Design, sale, and implementation of network and systems infrastructure, customer data automation, customization, and integration, and provision of technical support services in Mainland China, and Design, sale, and implementation of network and systems infrastructure, customer data automation, customization, and integration, and provision of technical support services Hong Kong and Macao, and CNMS segment which is engaged in software consultancy services in PRC.
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