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HKT Trust and HKTHKTTY 70 Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.96 as of Dec. 2025, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 3.44. GuruFocus rates HKTTY with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.50 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 303 Telecommunication Services companies, HKT Trust and HKT ranks worse than 84.82% 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 HKT Trust and HKT's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
HKTTY'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.16 Med: 3.44 Max: 5.64
Current: 5.64
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of HKT Trust and HKT was 5.64. The lowest was 3.16. And the median was 3.44.
HKTTY's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 84.82% of 303
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 2.01
vs HKTTY: 5.64
HKT Trust and HKT (OTCPK:HKTTY) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
HKT Trust and HKT Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
HKT Trust and HKT Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HKT Trust and HKT'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, HKT Trust and HKT'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.
HKT Trust and HKT Debt-to-EBITDA vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, HKT Trust and HKT's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HKT Trust and HKT'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 two times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
HKT Trust and HKT (HKTTY) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.96 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 HKT Trust and HKT. This is 44% above median its historical median of 3.44. Over the past decade, HKT Trust and HKT's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.16 to 5.64. According to the industry distribution chart, HKT Trust and HKT ranks #257 out of 303 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 84.8%.
Is HKT Trust and HKT's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
HKT Trust and HKT's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.96 is 44% above median its 10-year median of 3.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.16 to a high of 5.64. The Telecommunication Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01. HKT Trust and HKT's value of 4.96 is 146.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HKT Trust and HKT ranks #257 out of 303 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, HKT Trust and HKT has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HKT Trust and HKT's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, HKT Trust and HKT ranks #257 out of 303 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places HKT Trust and HKT in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01. HKT Trust and HKT's value of 4.96 is 146.8% above this benchmark. Historically, HKT Trust and HKT's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.16 to 5.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.44 vs. the industry median of 2.01, HKT Trust and HKT 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 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. HKT Trust and HKT's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.96 is 146.8% 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 HKT Trust and HKT. 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. HKT Trust and HKT's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.96, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 3.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HKT Trust and HKT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HKT Trust and HKT (HKTTY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.50, compared to a current price of $15.80 — trading 17% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.96, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 3.44 and 146.8% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 2.01. HKT Trust and HKT's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 8 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 HKT Trust and HKT (HKTTY), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.96 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 HKT Trust and HKT (HKTTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HKT Trust and HKT stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $15.80 is trading 17% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.50.
GuruFocus considers HKT Trust and HKT to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKTTY:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 4.96 (44% above median its 10-year median of 3.44)
GF Value™: $13.50 vs. price of $15.80 (17% above fair value)
Industry Position: 146.8% above the Telecommunication Services median (#257 of 303)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKTTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HKT Trust and HKT Ltd is a triple-play telecommunications provider that operates through three segments, telecommunications services, mobile, and Other businesses. Telecommunication services are the larger business segment and generates revenue by providing technology and telecommunications and related services including enterprise solutions, total home solutions, healthtech services, and media entertainment. The Mobile segment represents mobile telecommunications businesses in Hong Kong, and the other segment comprises other new businesses such as The Club's loyalty platform and HKT Financial Services, and corporate support functions. The company's key revenue is generated from Hong Kong.
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