AFC Ajax NV (LTS:0DI7) Debt-to-EBITDA : 3.63 (As of Jun. 2025) — 103% Above Median

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LTS:0DI7 AFC Ajax NV LTS:0DI7
57 GF Score
Price €8.50
GF Value €14.12
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is AFC Ajax NV Debt-to-EBITDA?

AFC Ajax NV LTS:0DI7 +0.24% 57 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.63 as of Jun. 2025, which is 103% above its 10-year median of 1.79. GuruFocus rates LTS:0DI7 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.12 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 678 Media - Diversified companies, AFC Ajax NV ranks worse than 93.36% on this metric.

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

AFC Ajax NV's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was €5.9 Mil. AFC Ajax NV's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was €97.7 Mil. AFC Ajax NV's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was €28.6 Mil. AFC Ajax NV's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 3.63.

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

LTS:0DI7' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 1.79   Max: 14.14
Current: 14.14

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of AFC Ajax NV was 14.14. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 1.79.

LTS:0DI7's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
93.36% of 678 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.655 vs LTS:0DI7: 14.14

AFC Ajax NV  (LTS:0DI7) 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.


AFC Ajax NV Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


AFC Ajax NV Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AFC Ajax 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.

AFC Ajax NV Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

AFC Ajax NV Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.32 3.60 0.88 1.96 14.14

AFC Ajax NV Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
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 -1.96 1.11 10.16 -8.02 3.63

LTS:0DI7 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, AFC Ajax 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.


AFC Ajax NV Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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AFC Ajax NV Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

AFC Ajax NV's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(5.947 + 97.747) / 7.332
=14.14

AFC Ajax NV's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(5.947 + 97.747) / 28.572
=3.63

* 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 (Jun. 2025) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.63 mean?
AFC Ajax NV (LTS:0DI7) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.63 as of Jun. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on AFC Ajax NV. This is 103% above median its historical median of 1.79. According to the industry distribution chart, AFC Ajax NV ranks #633 out of 678 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 93.4%.
Is AFC Ajax NV's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
AFC Ajax NV's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.63 is 103% above median its 10-year median of 1.79. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. AFC Ajax NV's value of 3.63 is 119.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AFC Ajax NV ranks #633 out of 678 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, AFC Ajax NV has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AFC Ajax NV's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, AFC Ajax NV ranks #633 out of 678 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places AFC Ajax NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. AFC Ajax NV's value of 3.63 is 119.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.79 vs. the industry median of 1.66, AFC Ajax 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 1.66, based on 678 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. AFC Ajax NV's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.63 is 119.3% 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 AFC Ajax NV. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AFC Ajax NV's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.63, which is 103% above median its own 10-year median of 1.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AFC Ajax NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AFC Ajax NV (LTS:0DI7) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.12, compared to a current price of €8.50 — trading 39.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.63, which is 103% above median its 10-year median of 1.79 and 119.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.66. AFC Ajax NV's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 AFC Ajax NV (LTS:0DI7), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.63 as of Jun. 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 AFC Ajax NV (LTS:0DI7) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AFC Ajax NV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €8.50 is trading 39.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €14.12. GuruFocus considers AFC Ajax NV to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0DI7:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.63 (103% above median its 10-year median of 1.79)
  • GF Value™: €14.12 vs. price of €8.50 (39.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 119.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#633 of 678)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0DI7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


AFC Ajax NV Business Description

Address 29 Boulevard Arena, Zuildoost, Amsterdam, NLD, 1101 AX
AFC Ajax NV operates a football club. It also owns and operates a football stadium. The company through its online shop offers items such as football kits and training items. It derives revenue from selling television and merchandising rights and advertising.
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