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Talos EnergyMEX:TALO 39 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.62 as of Jun. 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 1.59. GuruFocus rates MEX:TALO with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN209.73 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 709 Oil & Gas companies, Talos Energy ranks better than 56.84% 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 Talos Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:TALO'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.61 Med: 1.59 Max: 79.27
Current: 1.64
During the past 11 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Talos Energy was 79.27. The lowest was 0.61. And the median was 1.59.
MEX:TALO's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 56.84% of 709
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 2.01
vs MEX:TALO: 1.64
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.
Talos Energy Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Talos Energy Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Talos Energy'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:TALO vs NOG, MNR, BKV: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Talos Energy'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.
Talos Energy Debt-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Talos Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Talos Energy'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.
Talos Energy (MEX:TALO) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.62 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 Talos Energy. This is 61% below median its historical median of 1.59. Over the past decade, Talos Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.61 to 79.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Talos Energy ranks #306 out of 709 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 43.2%.
Is Talos Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Talos Energy's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.62 is 61% below median its 10-year median of 1.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.61 to a high of 79.27. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01. Talos Energy's value of 0.62 is 69.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Talos Energy ranks #306 out of 709 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Talos Energy has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Talos Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NOG and MNR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Talos Energy ranks #306 out of 709 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Talos Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01. Talos Energy's value of 0.62 is 69.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Talos Energy's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.61 to 79.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.59 vs. the industry median of 2.01, Talos Energy has consistently been below 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 2.01, based on 709 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. Talos Energy's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.62 is 69.2% below 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 Talos Energy. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Talos Energy's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.62, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 1.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Talos Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Talos Energy (MEX:TALO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN209.73, compared to a current price of MXN258.00 — trading 23% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.62, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 1.59 and 69.2% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 2.01. Talos Energy's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Talos Energy (MEX:TALO), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.62 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 Talos Energy (MEX:TALO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Talos Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN258.00 is trading 23% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN209.73.
GuruFocus considers Talos Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:TALO:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.62 (61% below median its 10-year median of 1.59)
GF Value™: MXN209.73 vs. price of MXN258.00 (23% above fair value)
Industry Position: 69.2% below the Oil & Gas median (#306 of 709)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:TALO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Talos Energy Inc is an independent oil and gas company predominantly involved in offshore exploration and production. The company has operations in the United States, the Gulf of Mexico, and offshore Mexico. The company's operating segments are; exploration and production of oil, natural gas and NGLs, and the CCS segment. Its revenue is generated from the sale of oil, natural gas, and NGL quantities sold to purchasers.
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