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Omnicom GroupLTS:0KBK +1.33%81 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.35 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 2.68. GuruFocus rates LTS:0KBK with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $95.41 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 678 Media - Diversified companies, Omnicom Group ranks worse than 88.94% 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 Omnicom Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0KBK'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.99 Med: 2.68 Max: 13.12
Current: 10.13
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Omnicom Group was 13.12. The lowest was 1.99. And the median was 2.68.
LTS:0KBK's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 88.94% of 678
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.655
vs LTS:0KBK: 10.13
Omnicom Group (LTS:0KBK) 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.
Omnicom Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Omnicom Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Omnicom Group'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.
LTS:0KBK vs TTD, LFTO, MGNI: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Omnicom Group'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.
Omnicom Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Omnicom Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Omnicom Group'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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Omnicom Group (LTS:0KBK) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.35 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 Omnicom Group. This is 25% above median its historical median of 2.68. Over the past decade, Omnicom Group's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.99 to 13.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Omnicom Group ranks #603 out of 678 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 88.9%.
Is Omnicom Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Omnicom Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.35 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 2.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.99 to a high of 13.12. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. Omnicom Group's value of 3.35 is 102.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Omnicom Group ranks #603 out of 678 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Omnicom Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Omnicom Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TTD and LFTO?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Omnicom Group ranks #603 out of 678 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Omnicom Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. Omnicom Group's value of 3.35 is 102.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Omnicom Group's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.99 to 13.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.68 vs. the industry median of 1.66, Omnicom Group 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. Omnicom Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.35 is 102.4% 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 Omnicom Group. 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. Omnicom Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.35, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 2.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Omnicom Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Omnicom Group (LTS:0KBK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $95.41, compared to a current price of $79.71 — trading 16.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.35, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 2.68 and 102.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.66. Omnicom Group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Omnicom Group (LTS:0KBK), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.35 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 Omnicom Group (LTS:0KBK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Omnicom Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $79.71 is trading 16.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $95.41.
GuruFocus considers Omnicom Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0KBK:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.35 (25% above median its 10-year median of 2.68)
GF Value™: $95.41 vs. price of $79.71 (16.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 102.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#603 of 678)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0KBK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Omnicom is a holding company that owns several advertising agencies and related firms. It provides traditional and digital advertising services that include creative design, market research, data analytics, ad placement, and public relations. The firm operates globally, providing services in more than 70 countries; it generates more than one half of its revenue in North America and nearly 30% in Europe.
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