NETLF (NetLink NBN Trust) Debt-to-EBITDA : 3.67 (As of Mar. 2026) — 40% Above Median

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

NETLF NetLink NBN Trust NETLF
64 GF Score
Price $0.77
GF Value $0.68
! 10 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is NetLink NBN Trust Debt-to-EBITDA?

NetLink NBN Trust NETLF +1.52% 64 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.67 as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 2.62. GuruFocus rates NETLF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.68. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 301 Telecommunication Services companies, NetLink NBN Trust ranks worse than 72.43% on this metric.

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

NetLink NBN Trust's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.0 Mil. NetLink NBN Trust's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $795.8 Mil. NetLink NBN Trust's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $217.6 Mil. NetLink NBN Trust's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.67.

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 NetLink NBN Trust's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

NETLF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.26   Med: 2.62   Max: 3.61
Current: 3.58

During the past 11 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of NetLink NBN Trust was 3.61. The lowest was 2.26. And the median was 2.62.

NETLF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
72.43% of 301 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.98 vs NETLF: 3.58

NetLink NBN Trust  (OTCPK:NETLF) 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.


NetLink NBN Trust Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


NetLink NBN Trust Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for NetLink NBN Trust'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.

NetLink NBN Trust Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

NetLink NBN Trust Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.65 2.54 2.59 2.93 3.58

NetLink NBN Trust Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 2.64 2.77 2.95 3.51 3.67

NETLF vs VZ, TMUS, T: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, NetLink NBN Trust'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.


NetLink NBN Trust Debt-to-EBITDA vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, NetLink NBN Trust's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where NetLink NBN Trust's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


NETLF
64GF Score
NetLink NBN Trust NETLF
Debt-to-EBITDA is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

NetLink NBN Trust Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

NetLink NBN Trust's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(2.044 + 795.783) / 222.72
=3.58

NetLink NBN Trust's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(2.044 + 795.783) / 217.646
=3.67

* 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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.67 mean?
NetLink NBN Trust (NETLF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.67 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on NetLink NBN Trust. This is 40% above median its historical median of 2.62. Over the past decade, NetLink NBN Trust's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.26 to 3.61. According to the industry distribution chart, NetLink NBN Trust ranks #218 out of 301 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 72.4%.
Is NetLink NBN Trust's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
NetLink NBN Trust's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.67 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 2.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.26 to a high of 3.61. The Telecommunication Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.98. NetLink NBN Trust's value of 3.67 is 85.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NetLink NBN Trust ranks #218 out of 301 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, NetLink NBN Trust has a GF Score™ of 64/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NetLink NBN Trust's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, NetLink NBN Trust ranks #218 out of 301 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places NetLink NBN Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.98. NetLink NBN Trust's value of 3.67 is 85.4% above this benchmark. Historically, NetLink NBN Trust's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.26 to 3.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.62 vs. the industry median of 1.98, NetLink NBN Trust 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.98, based on 301 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. NetLink NBN Trust's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.67 is 85.4% 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 NetLink NBN Trust. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NetLink NBN Trust's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.67, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 2.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NetLink NBN Trust stock overvalued right now?
NetLink NBN Trust (NETLF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.67. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.68, compared to a current price of $0.77 — trading 13.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.67, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 2.62 and 85.4% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.98. NetLink NBN Trust's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 10 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 NetLink NBN Trust (NETLF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.67 as of Mar. 2026. 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 NetLink NBN Trust (NETLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NetLink NBN Trust stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.77 is trading 13.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.68.

Key valuation signals for NETLF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.67 (40% above median its 10-year median of 2.62)
  • GF Value™: $0.68 vs. price of $0.77 (13.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 85.4% above the Telecommunication Services median (#218 of 301)

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


NetLink NBN Trust Business Description

Other Exchanges CJLU:Singapore6NL:Germany
Address 750E Chai Chee Road, No. 07-03, ESR BizPark, Singapore, SGP, 469005
NetLink NBN Trust is a national provider of internet service. It designs, builds, owns, and operates network infrastructure comprising ducts, manholes, and fiber cables. Its non-building address point (NBAP) applications include infrastructure for telecommunications operators such as wireless network base stations, cameras, sensors, signage, and outdoor kiosks. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Installation-related revenue and Ancillary project revenue. The company operates in Singapore, the USA, the UK, and the rest of the World.
64GF Score

Get the complete analysis for NETLF

Debt-to-EBITDA is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$0.77
Price
$0.68
GF Value