Telekom Networks Malawi (MSW:TNM) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.00 (As of . 20)

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MSW:TNM Telekom Networks Malawi PLC MSW:TNM
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What is Telekom Networks Malawi Debt-to-EBITDA?

Telekom Networks Malawi MSW:TNM 26 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00 as of . 20. GuruFocus rates MSW:TNM with a GF Score™ of 26/100. Among 303 Telecommunication Services companies, Telekom Networks Malawi ranks worse than 330032.67% on this metric.

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

Telekom Networks Malawi's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in . 20 was MWK0.00 Mil. Telekom Networks Malawi's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in . 20 was MWK0.00 Mil. Telekom Networks Malawi's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in . 20 was MWK0.00 Mil.

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 Telekom Networks Malawi's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

MSW:TNM's Debt-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 1.91
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-EBITDA only.

Telekom Networks Malawi  (MSW:TNM) 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.


Telekom Networks Malawi Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Telekom Networks Malawi Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Telekom Networks Malawi'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.

Telekom Networks Malawi Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

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MSW:TNM vs : Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telekom Networks Malawi'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.


Telekom Networks Malawi Debt-to-EBITDA vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telekom Networks Malawi's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Telekom Networks Malawi's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Telekom Networks Malawi Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Telekom Networks Malawi's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in . 20 is calculated as

Telekom Networks Malawi's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in . 20 is calculated as

* 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 one times the quarterly (. 20) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.00 mean?
Telekom Networks Malawi (MSW:TNM) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.00 as of . 20. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Telekom Networks Malawi. According to the industry distribution chart, Telekom Networks Malawi ranks #999999 out of 303 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is Telekom Networks Malawi's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Telekom Networks Malawi's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Telekom Networks Malawi ranks #999999 out of 303 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Telekom Networks Malawi has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telekom Networks Malawi's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telekom Networks Malawi ranks #999999 out of 303 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Telekom Networks Malawi in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.91. 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 1.91, 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. 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 Telekom Networks Malawi. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telekom Networks Malawi's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telekom Networks Malawi stock overvalued right now?
Telekom Networks Malawi (MSW:TNM) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.00. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00. Telekom Networks Malawi's overall GF Score™ is 26/100. 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 Telekom Networks Malawi (MSW:TNM), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00 as of . 20. 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.

Telekom Networks Malawi Business Description

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Address Glyn Jones Road, P O Box 3039, 5th Floor, Livingstone Towers, Blantyre, MWI
Telekom Networks Malawi PLC is engaged in the provision of telecommunications services, offering communication products and related services to customers. The company operates through two reportable segments: Telecommunications and Mobile Money. The Telecommunications segment provides a wide range of communication products and services, while the Mobile Money segment offers services such as money transfers, cash withdrawals and deposits, bill payments, and merchant payments. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Telecommunications segment.
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