Grupo TelevisaB (MEX:TLEVISACPO) Debt-to-EBITDA : 3.09 (As of Mar. 2026) — 25% Below Median

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MEX:TLEVISACPO Grupo Televisa SAB MEX:TLEVISACPO
59 GF Score
Price MXN9.60
GF Value MXN8.94
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Grupo TelevisaB Debt-to-EBITDA?

Grupo TelevisaB MEX:TLEVISACPO +1.16% 59 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.09 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 4.13. GuruFocus rates MEX:TLEVISACPO with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN8.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 303 Telecommunication Services companies, Grupo TelevisaB ranks worse than 73.27% on this metric.

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

Grupo TelevisaB's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN1,844 Mil. Grupo TelevisaB's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN86,714 Mil. Grupo TelevisaB's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN28,636 Mil. Grupo TelevisaB's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.09.

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 Grupo TelevisaB's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:TLEVISACPO' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.15   Med: 4.13   Max: 6.36
Current: 3.69

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Grupo TelevisaB was 6.36. The lowest was 3.15. And the median was 4.13.

MEX:TLEVISACPO's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
73.27% of 303 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 2.01 vs MEX:TLEVISACPO: 3.69

Grupo TelevisaB  (MEX:TLEVISACPO) 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.


Grupo TelevisaB Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Grupo TelevisaB Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Grupo TelevisaB'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.

Grupo TelevisaB Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Grupo TelevisaB 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 4.11 6.36 4.33 5.20 3.86

Grupo TelevisaB Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 3.72 3.30 3.08 10.09 3.09

MEX:TLEVISACPO vs TMUS, VZ, T: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Grupo TelevisaB'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.


Grupo TelevisaB Debt-to-EBITDA vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Grupo TelevisaB's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Grupo TelevisaB Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Grupo TelevisaB'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
=(5320.853 + 86109.275) / 23665.606
=3.86

Grupo TelevisaB's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(1843.872 + 86713.954) / 28636.376
=3.09

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.09 mean?
Grupo TelevisaB (MEX:TLEVISACPO) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.09 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 Grupo TelevisaB. This is 25% below median its historical median of 4.13. Over the past decade, Grupo TelevisaB's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.15 to 6.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Grupo TelevisaB ranks #222 out of 303 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 73.3%.
Is Grupo TelevisaB's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Grupo TelevisaB's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.09 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.15 to a high of 6.36. The Telecommunication Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01. Grupo TelevisaB's value of 3.09 is 53.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Grupo TelevisaB ranks #222 out of 303 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Grupo TelevisaB has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grupo TelevisaB's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Grupo TelevisaB ranks #222 out of 303 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Grupo TelevisaB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01. Grupo TelevisaB's value of 3.09 is 53.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Grupo TelevisaB's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.15 to 6.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.13 vs. the industry median of 2.01, Grupo TelevisaB 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 2.01, based on 303 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. Grupo TelevisaB's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.09 is 53.7% 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 Grupo TelevisaB. For the Telecommunication Services 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. Grupo TelevisaB's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.09, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 4.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grupo TelevisaB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo TelevisaB (MEX:TLEVISACPO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN8.94, compared to a current price of MXN9.60 — trading 7.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.09, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.13 and 53.7% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 2.01. Grupo TelevisaB's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 6 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 Grupo TelevisaB (MEX:TLEVISACPO), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.09 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 Grupo TelevisaB (MEX:TLEVISACPO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo TelevisaB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN9.60 is trading 7.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN8.94. GuruFocus considers Grupo TelevisaB to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:TLEVISACPO:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.09 (25% below median its 10-year median of 4.13)
  • GF Value™: MXN8.94 vs. price of MXN9.60 (7.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 53.7% above the Telecommunication Services median (#222 of 303)

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


Grupo TelevisaB Business Description

Address Avenida Vasco de Quiroga, No. 2000, Colonia Santa Fe, Mexico, MEX, 01210
Televisa is one of the leading telecom firms in Mexico. Its cable arm, Izzi, holds networks that pass 20 million Mexican homes and provide broadband service to nearly 6 million customers. The firm is also one of the largest pay-television providers in Mexico, with nearly 4 million customers. Televisa owns Sky Mexico, the country's only satellite-TV provider, serving about 4 million customers. After merging its traditional media business into Univision, Grupo Televisa owns a 43% stake in the combined entity TelevisaUnivision. Grupo Televisa spun off several smaller businesses, including magazine publishing, three of Mexico's professional soccer teams, and Azteca Stadium in February 2024, under the name Ollamani.
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