Mobile TeleSystems PJSC (MIC:MTSS) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.65 (As of Mar. 2023)


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What is Mobile TeleSystems PJSC Debt-to-EBITDA?

Mobile TeleSystems PJSC MIC:MTSS -0.56% 17 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65 as of Mar. 2023. GuruFocus rates MIC:MTSS with a GF Score™ of 17/100.

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

Mobile TeleSystems PJSC's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2023 was ₽144,692 Mil. Mobile TeleSystems PJSC's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2023 was ₽462,271 Mil. Mobile TeleSystems PJSC's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2023 was ₽229,292 Mil. Mobile TeleSystems PJSC's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2023 was 2.65.

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

MIC:MTSS'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.

Mobile TeleSystems PJSC  (MIC:MTSS) 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.

Mobile TeleSystems PJSC Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms

Mobile TeleSystems PJSC Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mobile TeleSystems 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.

Mobile TeleSystems PJSC Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Mobile TeleSystems 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 2.39 2.28 2.67 2.67 2.83

Mobile TeleSystems PJSC Quarterly Data
Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Dec22 Mar23
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 2.86 3.12 2.61 N/A 2.65

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

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Mobile TeleSystems 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.

Mobile TeleSystems PJSC Debt-to-EBITDA vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

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


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Mobile TeleSystems PJSC Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Mobile TeleSystems 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
=(137355 + 492287) / 222423
=2.83

Mobile TeleSystems PJSC's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2023 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(144692 + 462271) / 229292
=2.65

* 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. 2023) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.65 mean?
Mobile TeleSystems PJSC (MIC:MTSS) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.65 as of Mar. 2023. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Mobile TeleSystems PJSC.
Is Mobile TeleSystems PJSC's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Mobile TeleSystems PJSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65. The Telecommunication Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01. Mobile TeleSystems PJSC's value of 2.65 is 31.8% above this industry median. Overall, Mobile TeleSystems PJSC has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mobile TeleSystems PJSC's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TMUS and VZ?
Mobile TeleSystems PJSC's Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.65 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01. Mobile TeleSystems PJSC's value of 2.65 is 31.8% above 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 305 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. Mobile TeleSystems PJSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.65 is 31.8% 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 Mobile TeleSystems 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. Mobile TeleSystems PJSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mobile TeleSystems PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Mobile TeleSystems PJSC (MIC:MTSS) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.65. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65 and 31.8% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 2.01. Mobile TeleSystems 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 Mobile TeleSystems PJSC (MIC:MTSS), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65 as of Mar. 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.

Mobile TeleSystems PJSC Business Description

Address 4 Marksistskaya Street, Moscow, RUS, 109147
Mobile TeleSystems PJSC is a wireless telephone operator in Russia. The company is a large provider of fixed-line broadband and pay-TV services in the country, with a strong fixed-line presence in Moscow. The company's segment includes Telecom; Fintech and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Telecom segment.
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