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Koninklijke KPN NVMEX:KPNN 56 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.66 as of Jun. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 2.88. GuruFocus rates MEX:KPNN with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN19.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 302 Telecommunication Services companies, Koninklijke KPN NV ranks worse than 55.96% 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 Koninklijke KPN NV's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:KPNN'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.3 Med: 2.88 Max: 3.81
Current: 2.35
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Koninklijke KPN NV was 3.81. The lowest was 2.30. And the median was 2.88.
MEX:KPNN's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 55.96% of 302
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.97
vs MEX:KPNN: 2.35
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.
Koninklijke KPN NV Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Koninklijke KPN NV Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Koninklijke KPN 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.
MEX:KPNN vs VZ, TMUS, T: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Koninklijke KPN 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.
Koninklijke KPN NV Debt-to-EBITDA vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Koninklijke KPN NV's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Koninklijke KPN NV'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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
Koninklijke KPN NV (MEX:KPNN) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.66 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Koninklijke KPN NV. This is near median its historical median of 2.88. Over the past decade, Koninklijke KPN NV's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.30 to 3.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Koninklijke KPN NV ranks #169 out of 302 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 56%.
Is Koninklijke KPN NV's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Koninklijke KPN NV's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.66 is near median its 10-year median of 2.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.30 to a high of 3.81. The Telecommunication Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.97. Koninklijke KPN NV's value of 2.66 is 35% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Koninklijke KPN NV ranks #169 out of 302 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Koninklijke KPN NV has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Koninklijke KPN NV's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Koninklijke KPN NV ranks #169 out of 302 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Koninklijke KPN NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.97. Koninklijke KPN NV's value of 2.66 is 35% above this benchmark. Historically, Koninklijke KPN NV's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.30 to 3.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.88 vs. the industry median of 1.97, Koninklijke KPN 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.97, based on 302 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. Koninklijke KPN NV's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.66 is 35% 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 Koninklijke KPN NV. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Koninklijke KPN NV's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.66, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Koninklijke KPN NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koninklijke KPN NV (MEX:KPNN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN19.59, compared to a current price of MXN87.51 — trading 346.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.66, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.88 and 35% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.97. Koninklijke KPN NV's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Koninklijke KPN NV (MEX:KPNN), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.66 as of Jun. 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 Koninklijke KPN NV (MEX:KPNN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koninklijke KPN NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN87.51 is trading 346.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN19.59.
GuruFocus considers Koninklijke KPN NV to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:KPNN:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.66 (near median its 10-year median of 2.88)
GF Value™: MXN19.59 vs. price of MXN87.51 (346.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35% above the Telecommunication Services median (#169 of 302)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:KPNN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KPN is the incumbent telecommunications operator in the Netherlands. It has 40% share of the broadband market and 20% of the postpaid mobile market, with VodafoneZiggo (mobile and fixed) and Odido (mobile) as main competitors. KPN is rolling out fiber to the home in the Netherlands and expects to have most of the country covered by 2026. KPN's management has a cost-conscious mentality, something that has allowed it to grow dividends at midsingle digits over many years.
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