Gambero Rosso SpA (MIL:GAMB) Debt-to-EBITDA : 4.69 (As of Dec. 2025) — 82% Above Median

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MIL:GAMB Gambero Rosso SpA MIL:GAMB
35 GF Score
Price €0.25
GF Value €0.31
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Gambero Rosso SpA Debt-to-EBITDA?

Gambero Rosso SpA MIL:GAMB 35 Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.69 as of Dec. 2025, which is 82% above its 10-year median of 2.57. GuruFocus rates MIL:GAMB with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 678 Media - Diversified companies, Gambero Rosso SpA ranks worse than 90.71% on this metric.

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

Gambero Rosso SpA's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €6.84 Mil. Gambero Rosso SpA's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €6.68 Mil. Gambero Rosso SpA's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €2.88 Mil. Gambero Rosso SpA's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.69.

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

MIL:GAMB' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.17   Med: 2.57   Max: 11
Current: 11

During the past 12 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Gambero Rosso SpA was 11.00. The lowest was 1.17. And the median was 2.57.

MIL:GAMB's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
90.71% of 678 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.66 vs MIL:GAMB: 11.00

Gambero Rosso SpA  (MIL:GAMB) 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.


Gambero Rosso SpA Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Gambero Rosso SpA Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gambero Rosso 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.

Gambero Rosso SpA Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Gambero Rosso SpA 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 3.08 1.78 2.78 10.24 11.00

Gambero Rosso SpA Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.66 34.11 5.91 -34.34 4.69

MIL:GAMB vs NYT, WLY: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Gambero Rosso 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.


Gambero Rosso SpA Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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Gambero Rosso SpA Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Gambero Rosso 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
=(6.836 + 6.676) / 1.228
=11.00

Gambero Rosso 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
=(6.836 + 6.676) / 2.884
=4.69

* 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 4.69 mean?
Gambero Rosso SpA (MIL:GAMB) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.69 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 Gambero Rosso SpA. This is 82% above median its historical median of 2.57. Over the past decade, Gambero Rosso SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.17 to 11.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Gambero Rosso SpA ranks #615 out of 678 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 90.7%.
Is Gambero Rosso SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Gambero Rosso SpA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.69 is 82% above median its 10-year median of 2.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.17 to a high of 11.00. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. Gambero Rosso SpA's value of 4.69 is 182.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gambero Rosso SpA ranks #615 out of 678 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gambero Rosso SpA has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gambero Rosso SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Gambero Rosso SpA ranks #615 out of 678 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Gambero Rosso SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. Gambero Rosso SpA's value of 4.69 is 182.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Gambero Rosso SpA's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.17 to 11.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.57 vs. the industry median of 1.66, Gambero Rosso SpA 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 1.66, based on 678 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. Gambero Rosso SpA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.69 is 182.5% 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 Gambero Rosso SpA. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gambero Rosso SpA's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.69, which is 82% above median its own 10-year median of 2.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gambero Rosso SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gambero Rosso SpA (MIL:GAMB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.31, compared to a current price of €0.25 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.69, which is 82% above median its 10-year median of 2.57 and 182.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.66. Gambero Rosso SpA's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 8 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 Gambero Rosso SpA (MIL:GAMB), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.69 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 Gambero Rosso SpA (MIL:GAMB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gambero Rosso SpA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.25 is trading 20% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.31. GuruFocus considers Gambero Rosso SpA to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:GAMB:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 4.69 (82% above median its 10-year median of 2.57)
  • GF Value™: €0.31 vs. price of €0.25 (20% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 182.5% above the Media - Diversified median (#615 of 678)

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


Gambero Rosso SpA Business Description

Address Via Ottavio Gasparri, 13/17, Roma, ITA, 00152
Gambero Rosso SpA is an Italian multimedia and multi-channel platform in the field of communication, promotion, and training of the agricultural, agri-food, hospitality, and related sectors. It offers periodicals, books, guides, and television channels such as Italy Sky 415 and Sky 133. The company also organizes events with the purpose of national and international promotion of Italian excellence in the field of wine production and agri-food products and operates a professional and managerial training platform for the food, restaurant, hotel, and tourism supply chain industry.
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