Portobello SpA (MIL:POR) Debt-to-EBITDA : 17.82 (As of Jun. 2025) — 2156% Above Median

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MIL:POR Portobello SpA MIL:POR
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Price €0.94
GF Value €1.47
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Portobello SpA Debt-to-EBITDA?

Portobello SpA MIL:POR -1.67% 40 Debt-to-EBITDA is 17.82 as of Jun. 2025, which is 2156% above its 10-year median of 0.79. GuruFocus rates MIL:POR with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.47 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 678 Media - Diversified companies, Portobello SpA ranks worse than 86.58% on this metric.

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

Portobello SpA's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was €56.06 Mil. Portobello SpA's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was €0.00 Mil. Portobello SpA's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was €3.15 Mil. Portobello SpA's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 17.82.

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

MIL:POR' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.2   Med: 0.79   Max: 9.03
Current: 9.03

During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Portobello SpA was 9.03. The lowest was -1.20. And the median was 0.79.

MIL:POR's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
86.58% of 678 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.66 vs MIL:POR: 9.03

Portobello SpA  (MIL:POR) 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.


Portobello SpA Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Portobello SpA Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Portobello 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.

Portobello SpA Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Portobello SpA Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 1.31 2.91 -1.20 -0.40 0.00

Portobello SpA Semi-Annual Data
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 -0.70 -9.18 -0.21 17.82 0.00

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

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Portobello 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.


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

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

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


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Portobello SpA Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Portobello SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(55.912 + 0) / -139.57
=-0.40

Portobello SpA's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(56.058 + 0) / 3.146
=17.82

* 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 (Jun. 2025) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 17.82 mean?
Portobello SpA (MIL:POR) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 17.82 as of Jun. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Portobello SpA. This is 2156% above median its historical median of 0.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Portobello SpA ranks #587 out of 678 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 86.6%.
Is Portobello SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Portobello SpA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 17.82 is 2156% above median its 10-year median of 0.79. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. Portobello SpA's value of 17.82 is 973.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Portobello SpA ranks #587 out of 678 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Portobello SpA has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Portobello SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Portobello SpA ranks #587 out of 678 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Portobello SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. Portobello SpA's value of 17.82 is 973.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.79 vs. the industry median of 1.66, Portobello 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. Portobello SpA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 17.82 is 973.5% 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 Portobello 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. Portobello SpA's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 17.82, which is 2156% above median its own 10-year median of 0.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Portobello SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Portobello SpA (MIL:POR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.47, compared to a current price of €0.94 — trading 36.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 17.82, which is 2156% above median its 10-year median of 0.79 and 973.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.66. Portobello SpA's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Portobello SpA (MIL:POR), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 17.82 as of Jun. 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 Portobello SpA (MIL:POR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Portobello SpA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.94 is trading 36.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.47. GuruFocus considers Portobello SpA to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MIL:POR:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 17.82 (2156% above median its 10-year median of 0.79)
  • GF Value™: €1.47 vs. price of €0.94 (36.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 973.5% above the Media - Diversified median (#587 of 678)

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


Portobello SpA Business Description

Address Piazzale della Stazione Snc, Pomezia, ITA, 00071
Portobello SpA operates in media bartering. The company uses advertising space to purchase products from the brands that it resells in stores at the lowest prices on the market. retail store. The company offers electronic goods, housewares, home textile products, fashion products, and many more.
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