Vivendi SE (LTS:0IIF) Debt-to-EBITDA : 19.69 (As of Dec. 2025) — 155% Above Median

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LTS:0IIF Vivendi SE LTS:0IIF
63 GF Score
Price €1.88
GF Value €2.21
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Vivendi SE Debt-to-EBITDA?

Vivendi SE LTS:0IIF -1.67% 63 Debt-to-EBITDA is 19.69 as of Dec. 2025, which is 155% above its 10-year median of 7.72. GuruFocus rates LTS:0IIF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 306 Interactive Media companies, Vivendi SE ranks worse than 93.14% on this metric.

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

Vivendi SE's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,360.0 Mil. Vivendi SE's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €18.0 Mil. Vivendi SE's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €70.0 Mil. Vivendi SE's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 19.69.

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 Vivendi SE's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

LTS:0IIF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.98   Med: 7.72   Max: 37.33
Current: 11.78

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Vivendi SE was 37.33. The lowest was 1.98. And the median was 7.72.

LTS:0IIF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
93.14% of 306 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 0.67 vs LTS:0IIF: 11.78

Vivendi SE  (LTS:0IIF) 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.


Vivendi SE Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Vivendi SE Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vivendi SE'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.

Vivendi SE Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Vivendi SE 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 11.77 37.33 25.97 22.16 8.25

Vivendi SE 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 -32.12 -302.00 -14.72 9.98 19.69

LTS:0IIF vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Vivendi SE'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.


Vivendi SE Debt-to-EBITDA vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Vivendi SE's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Vivendi SE's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Vivendi SE Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Vivendi SE'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
=(1360 + 18) / 167
=8.25

Vivendi SE'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
=(1360 + 18) / 70
=19.69

* 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 19.69 mean?
Vivendi SE (LTS:0IIF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 19.69 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 Vivendi SE. This is 155% above median its historical median of 7.72. Over the past decade, Vivendi SE's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.98 to 37.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Vivendi SE ranks #285 out of 306 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 93.1%.
Is Vivendi SE's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Vivendi SE's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 19.69 is 155% above median its 10-year median of 7.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.98 to a high of 37.33. The Interactive Media industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.67. Vivendi SE's value of 19.69 is 2838.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vivendi SE ranks #285 out of 306 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vivendi SE has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vivendi SE's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Vivendi SE ranks #285 out of 306 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Vivendi SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.67. Vivendi SE's value of 19.69 is 2838.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Vivendi SE's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.98 to 37.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.72 vs. the industry median of 0.67, Vivendi SE 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Interactive Media companies is 0.67, based on 306 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. Vivendi SE's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 19.69 is 2838.8% 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 Vivendi SE. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vivendi SE's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 19.69, which is 155% above median its own 10-year median of 7.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vivendi SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vivendi SE (LTS:0IIF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.21, compared to a current price of €1.88 — trading 14.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 19.69, which is 155% above median its 10-year median of 7.72 and 2838.8% above the Interactive Media industry median of 0.67. Vivendi SE's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 4 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 Vivendi SE (LTS:0IIF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 19.69 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 Vivendi SE (LTS:0IIF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vivendi SE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.88 is trading 14.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.21. GuruFocus considers Vivendi SE to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0IIF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 19.69 (155% above median its 10-year median of 7.72)
  • GF Value™: €2.21 vs. price of €1.88 (14.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2838.8% above the Interactive Media median (#285 of 306)

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


Vivendi SE Business Description

Address 42, Avenue de Friedland, Paris, FRA, 75008
Vivendi SE operates in the content, media, and entertainment sector through a portfolio of listed and unlisted investments. Its activities include ownership of a video game business, Gameloft, and equity stakes in companies such as Universal Music Group, Banijay, Lagardère, MediaForEurope, and Prisa. Its business segments include Gameloft and Other, with the majority of revenue generated from the Gameloft segment. Geographically, the group derives the maximum revenue from North America, followed by EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, Africa), Asia Pacific, and Latin America.
63GF Score

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