Central Telegraph PJSC (MIC:CNTLP) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.84 (As of Sep. 2023)

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What is Central Telegraph PJSC Debt-to-EBITDA?

Central Telegraph PJSC MIC:CNTLP -1.81% 17 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.84 as of Sep. 2023. GuruFocus rates MIC:CNTLP with a GF Score™ of 17/100.

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

Central Telegraph PJSC's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 was ₽10 Mil. Central Telegraph PJSC's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 was ₽22 Mil. Central Telegraph PJSC's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 was ₽38 Mil. Central Telegraph PJSC's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 was 0.84.

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 Central Telegraph PJSC's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

MIC:CNTLP's Debt-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 2.01
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-EBITDA only.

Central Telegraph PJSC  (MIC:CNTLP) 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.

Central Telegraph PJSC Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms

Central Telegraph PJSC Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Central Telegraph PJSC'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.

Central Telegraph PJSC Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Central Telegraph PJSC Annual Data
Trend Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.25 0.04 0.20

Central Telegraph PJSC Quarterly Data
Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23
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 0.42 0.07 0.15 -2.13 0.84

MIC:CNTLP vs CMCSA, TMUS, VZ: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Central Telegraph PJSC'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.

Central Telegraph PJSC Debt-to-EBITDA vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Central Telegraph PJSC's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Central Telegraph PJSC Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Central Telegraph PJSC's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2022 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(9.352 + 23.738) / 164.002
=0.20

Central Telegraph PJSC's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(9.796 + 22.267) / 38.368
=0.84

* 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 (Sep. 2023) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.84 mean?
Central Telegraph PJSC (MIC:CNTLP) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.84 as of Sep. 2023. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Central Telegraph PJSC.
Is Central Telegraph PJSC's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Central Telegraph PJSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.84. The Telecommunication Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01. Central Telegraph PJSC's value of 0.84 is 58.2% below this industry median. Overall, Central Telegraph PJSC has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Telegraph PJSC's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CMCSA and TMUS?
Central Telegraph PJSC's Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.84 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01. Central Telegraph PJSC's value of 0.84 is 58.2% below this benchmark. 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. Central Telegraph PJSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.84 is 58.2% 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 Central Telegraph PJSC. 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. Central Telegraph PJSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Telegraph PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Central Telegraph PJSC (MIC:CNTLP) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.84. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.84 and 58.2% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 2.01. Central Telegraph PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 17/100. 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 Central Telegraph PJSC (MIC:CNTLP), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.84 as of Sep. 2023. 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.

Central Telegraph PJSC Business Description

Address 22nd Kievskoye Highway, Building 1, dvdl. 6, premises D1-220, Moskovsky Settlement, Moscow, RUS, 108811
Central Telegraph PJSC is engaged in the telecommunications sector. The company offers internet services, mobile services, video surveillance, telegraph communications, data transmission, property rental. digital television, virtual contact centre, among others.
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