Acquazzurra SpA (MIL:ACQ) Debt-to-EBITDA : -0.34 (As of Dec. 2025)

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MIL:ACQ Acquazzurra SpA MIL:ACQ
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What is Acquazzurra SpA Debt-to-EBITDA?

Acquazzurra SpA MIL:ACQ 12 Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.34 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates MIL:ACQ with a GF Score™ of 12/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.19. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

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

Acquazzurra SpA's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.25 Mil. Acquazzurra SpA's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.39 Mil. Acquazzurra SpA's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €-1.86 Mil. Acquazzurra SpA's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -0.34.

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 Acquazzurra SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

MIL:ACQ' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.83   Med: 1.3   Max: 11.69
Current: -0.74

During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Acquazzurra SpA was 11.69. The lowest was -3.83. And the median was 1.30.

MIL:ACQ's Debt-to-EBITDA is not ranked
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 1.605 vs MIL:ACQ: -0.74

Acquazzurra SpA  (MIL:ACQ) 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.


Acquazzurra SpA Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Acquazzurra SpA Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Acquazzurra SpA'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.

Acquazzurra SpA Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Acquazzurra SpA Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 1.50 11.69 1.20 -3.83 -0.74

Acquazzurra SpA Semi-Annual Data
Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.81 5.22 -1.43 8.09 -0.34

MIL:ACQ vs APP, TTD, OMC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Acquazzurra SpA'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.


Acquazzurra SpA Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Acquazzurra SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Acquazzurra SpA Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Acquazzurra SpA'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
=(0.25 + 0.391) / -0.868
=-0.74

Acquazzurra SpA's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter 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
=(0.25 + 0.391) / -1.864
=-0.34

* 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 two times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.34 mean?
Acquazzurra SpA (MIL:ACQ) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.34 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Acquazzurra SpA.
Is Acquazzurra SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Acquazzurra SpA's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.34. Overall, Acquazzurra SpA has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acquazzurra SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to APP and TTD?
Acquazzurra SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.34 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.61. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 1.61, based on 688 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. 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 Acquazzurra SpA. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acquazzurra SpA's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acquazzurra SpA stock overvalued right now?
Acquazzurra SpA (MIL:ACQ) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.34. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.19, compared to a current price of €10.50 — trading 13.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.34. Acquazzurra SpA's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 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 Acquazzurra SpA (MIL:ACQ), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.34 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Acquazzurra SpA (MIL:ACQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acquazzurra SpA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €10.50 is trading 13.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €12.19.

Key valuation signals for MIL:ACQ:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -0.34
  • GF Value™: €12.19 vs. price of €10.50 (13.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 12/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Acquazzurra SpA Business Description

Address Via Rutilia, 10/8, Milan, ITA, 20141
Acquazzurra SpA operates as an advertising agency engaged in providing barter advertising and public relations consulting services. It sells advertising spaces in exchange for the advertiser's goods which are sold at retail, both through its point of sale and through the e-commerce channel and wholesale. It derives maximum revenue from sale of advertising spaces through mass media, and the rest from the sale of goods received from advertisers. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from Italy followed by other parts of the European Union, and other regions.
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