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ProSiebenSat 1 Media SELUX:PRO7 59 Debt-to-EBITDA is 11.17 as of Mar. 2026, which is 176% above its 10-year median of 4.05. GuruFocus rates LUX:PRO7 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.94. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 677 Media - Diversified companies, ProSiebenSat 1 Media SE ranks worse than 84.19% 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 ProSiebenSat 1 Media SE's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LUX:PRO7'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.9 Med: 4.05 Max: 14.93
Current: 7.63
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of ProSiebenSat 1 Media SE was 14.93. The lowest was 2.90. And the median was 4.05.
LUX:PRO7's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 84.19% of 677
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.66
vs LUX:PRO7: 7.63
ProSiebenSat 1 Media SE (LUX:PRO7) 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.
ProSiebenSat 1 Media SE Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
ProSiebenSat 1 Media SE Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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 Broadcasting subindustry, ProSiebenSat 1 Media 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.
ProSiebenSat 1 Media SE Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, ProSiebenSat 1 Media SE's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ProSiebenSat 1 Media SE'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.
ProSiebenSat 1 Media SE (LUX:PRO7) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 11.17 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 ProSiebenSat 1 Media SE. This is 176% above median its historical median of 4.05. Over the past decade, ProSiebenSat 1 Media SE's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.90 to 14.93. According to the industry distribution chart, ProSiebenSat 1 Media SE ranks #570 out of 677 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 84.2%.
Is ProSiebenSat 1 Media SE's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
ProSiebenSat 1 Media SE's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 11.17 is 176% above median its 10-year median of 4.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.90 to a high of 14.93. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. ProSiebenSat 1 Media SE's value of 11.17 is 572.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ProSiebenSat 1 Media SE ranks #570 out of 677 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ProSiebenSat 1 Media SE has a GF Score™ of 59/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ProSiebenSat 1 Media SE's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, ProSiebenSat 1 Media SE ranks #570 out of 677 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places ProSiebenSat 1 Media SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. ProSiebenSat 1 Media SE's value of 11.17 is 572.9% above this benchmark. Historically, ProSiebenSat 1 Media SE's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.90 to 14.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.05 vs. the industry median of 1.66, ProSiebenSat 1 Media 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 1.66, based on 677 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. ProSiebenSat 1 Media SE's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 11.17 is 572.9% 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 ProSiebenSat 1 Media SE. 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. ProSiebenSat 1 Media SE's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 11.17, which is 176% above median its own 10-year median of 4.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ProSiebenSat 1 Media SE stock overvalued right now?
ProSiebenSat 1 Media SE (LUX:PRO7) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 11.17. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.94, compared to a current price of €7.08 — trading 35.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 11.17, which is 176% above median its 10-year median of 4.05 and 572.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.66. ProSiebenSat 1 Media SE's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 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 ProSiebenSat 1 Media SE (LUX:PRO7), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 11.17 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 ProSiebenSat 1 Media SE (LUX:PRO7) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ProSiebenSat 1 Media SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €7.08 is trading 35.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.94.
Key valuation signals for LUX:PRO7:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 11.17 (176% above median its 10-year median of 4.05)
GF Value™: €10.94 vs. price of €7.08 (35.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 572.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#570 of 677)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LUX:PRO7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ProSiebenSat 1 Media SE is a German mass media and digital company that operates in three segments: Entertainment, which derives maximum revenue, Dating & Video, and Commerce & Ventures. The Entertainment segment represents the core of the company's business with a focus on the Seven.One Entertainment Group, which provides multi-platform digital media to audiences in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The Dating & video segment offers a range of online matchmaking services and other social entertainment. The Commerce & Ventures segment supports young companies by offering media-for-revenue or media-for-equity partnerships through its TV reach.
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