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Nippon Television HoldingsNPTVF 82 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.07 as of Mar. 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 0.22. GuruFocus rates NPTVF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.55 (Fairly Valued). Among 679 Media - Diversified companies, Nippon Television Holdings ranks better than 91.16% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
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 Nippon Television Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
NPTVF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.22 Max: 0.31
Current: 0.09
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Nippon Television Holdings was 0.31. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.22.
NPTVF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 91.16% of 679
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.65
vs NPTVF: 0.09
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.
Nippon Television Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Nippon Television Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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.
For the Broadcasting subindustry, Nippon Television Holdings'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.
Nippon Television Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Nippon Television Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Television Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Nippon Television Holdings (NPTVF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.07 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 Nippon Television Holdings. This is 68% below median its historical median of 0.22. Over the past decade, Nippon Television Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.09 to 0.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Television Holdings ranks #60 out of 679 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 8.8%.
Is Nippon Television Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Nippon Television Holdings' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.07 is 68% below median its 10-year median of 0.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 0.31. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.65. Nippon Television Holdings' value of 0.07 is 95.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Television Holdings ranks #60 out of 679 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Television Holdings has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Television Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Nippon Television Holdings ranks #60 out of 679 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Nippon Television Holdings in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.65. Nippon Television Holdings' value of 0.07 is 95.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Television Holdings' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.09 to 0.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.22 vs. the industry median of 1.65, Nippon Television Holdings has consistently been below 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 1.65, based on 679 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. Nippon Television Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.07 is 95.8% below 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 Nippon Television Holdings. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Television Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.07, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Television Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Television Holdings (NPTVF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.55, compared to a current price of $18.07 — trading 7.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.07, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 0.22 and 95.8% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.65. Nippon Television Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 82/100. 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 Nippon Television Holdings (NPTVF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.07 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 Nippon Television Holdings (NPTVF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Television Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $18.07 is trading 7.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.55.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Television Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NPTVF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.07 (68% below median its 10-year median of 0.22)
GF Value™: $19.55 vs. price of $18.07 (7.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 95.8% below the Media - Diversified median (#60 of 679)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NPTVF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Television Holdings Inc is a broadcasting and television company. It is engaged in media, content, life and health-related, and real estate businesses. The company operates through three reportable segments: the Media and Content Business, which handles television advertising, video distribution, pay-TV, retail, and film production; the Life and Health Related Business, which operates comprehensive sports clubs; and the Real Estate Related Business, which manages real estate rental, building operations, and solar power generation. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Media and Content Business segment.
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