PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk (ISX:TFAS) Debt-to-EBITDA : 8.41 (As of Mar. 2026) — 327% Above Median

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ISX:TFAS PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk ISX:TFAS
70 GF Score
Price Rp182.00
GF Value Rp163.79
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk Debt-to-EBITDA?

PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk ISX:TFAS -2.15% 70 Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.41 as of Mar. 2026, which is 327% above its 10-year median of 1.97. GuruFocus rates ISX:TFAS with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of Rp163.79 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 835 Business Services companies, PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk ranks worse than 119760.36% on this metric.

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

PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was Rp44,679 Mil. PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was Rp315 Mil. PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was Rp5,352 Mil. PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.41.

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 PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

ISX:TFAS' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -30.78   Med: 1.97   Max: 4.87
Current: -3.54

During the past 10 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk was 4.87. The lowest was -30.78. And the median was 1.97.

ISX:TFAS's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 835 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.65 vs ISX:TFAS: -3.54

PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk  (ISX:TFAS) 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.


PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk'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.

PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk 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 1.66 4.87 4.31 -30.78 -2.87

PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 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 -220.96 172.59 1.39 -0.57 8.41

ISX:TFAS vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk'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.


PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk Debt-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk'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
=(40186.533 + 314.796) / -14113.185
=-2.87

PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk'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
=(44678.57 + 314.796) / 5352.048
=8.41

* 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 8.41 mean?
PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk (ISX:TFAS) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.41 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 PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk. This is 327% above median its historical median of 1.97. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk ranks #999999 out of 835 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.41 is 327% above median its 10-year median of 1.97. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.65. PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's value of 8.41 is 409.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk ranks #999999 out of 835 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk ranks #999999 out of 835 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.65. PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's value of 8.41 is 409.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.97 vs. the industry median of 1.65, PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk 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 Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 1.65, based on 835 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. PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.41 is 409.7% 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 PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.41, which is 327% above median its own 10-year median of 1.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk (ISX:TFAS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is Rp163.79, compared to a current price of Rp182.00 — trading 11.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.41, which is 327% above median its 10-year median of 1.97 and 409.7% above the Business Services industry median of 1.65. PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 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 PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk (ISX:TFAS), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.41 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 PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk (ISX:TFAS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of Rp182.00 is trading 11.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of Rp163.79. GuruFocus considers PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ISX:TFAS:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 8.41 (327% above median its 10-year median of 1.97)
  • GF Value™: Rp163.79 vs. price of Rp182.00 (11.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 409.7% above the Business Services median (#999999 of 835)

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


PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk Business Description

Address Jalan. Prof. DR. Satrio No. 65, Mall Ambasador 5th Floor, No. 5, Karet Kuningan, Setiabudi, Jakarta, IDN, 12940
PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk is engaged in digital product distribution and network-based services. The Group manages and evaluates its operations based on the business segment that consists of Digital products and Digital services. The Company operates through a partner network spread across various regions and has expanded its business activities into network-based logistics through the development of a drop point network. The Digital products segment generates the majority of the Group's revenue. The Company conducts digital product distribution activities, particularly telecommunications products such as prepaid credit and data packages, through an outlet network spread across various regions. The Company manages more than 7,000 active outlets across 5 regional clusters in Java Island.
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