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Crayons AdvertisingNSE:CRAYONS +4.94%64 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.20 as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 1.70. GuruFocus rates NSE:CRAYONS with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹144.43 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 695 Media - Diversified companies, Crayons Advertising ranks better than 59.42% 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 Crayons Advertising's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:CRAYONS'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19 Med: 1.7 Max: 5.74
Current: 1.2
During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Crayons Advertising was 5.74. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 1.70.
NSE:CRAYONS's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 59.42% of 695
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.64
vs NSE:CRAYONS: 1.20
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.
Crayons Advertising Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Crayons Advertising Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Crayons Advertising'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.
NSE:CRAYONS vs APP, OMC, TTD: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Crayons Advertising'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.
Crayons Advertising Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Crayons Advertising's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crayons Advertising'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 one times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Crayons Advertising (NSE:CRAYONS) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.20 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 Crayons Advertising. This is 29% below median its historical median of 1.70. Over the past decade, Crayons Advertising's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.19 to 5.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Crayons Advertising ranks #282 out of 695 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 40.6%.
Is Crayons Advertising's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Crayons Advertising's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.20 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 1.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 5.74. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64. Crayons Advertising's value of 1.20 is 26.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crayons Advertising ranks #282 out of 695 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Crayons Advertising has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crayons Advertising's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Crayons Advertising ranks #282 out of 695 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Crayons Advertising in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64. Crayons Advertising's value of 1.20 is 26.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Crayons Advertising's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.19 to 5.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.70 vs. the industry median of 1.64, Crayons Advertising 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 1.64, based on 695 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. Crayons Advertising's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.20 is 26.8% 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 Crayons Advertising. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crayons Advertising's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.20, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 1.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crayons Advertising stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crayons Advertising (NSE:CRAYONS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹144.43, compared to a current price of ₹26.55 — trading 81.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.20, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 1.70 and 26.8% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.64. Crayons Advertising's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 Crayons Advertising (NSE:CRAYONS), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.20 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 Crayons Advertising (NSE:CRAYONS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crayons Advertising stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹26.55 is trading 81.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹144.43.
GuruFocus considers Crayons Advertising to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:CRAYONS:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.20 (29% below median its 10-year median of 1.70)
GF Value™: ₹144.43 vs. price of ₹26.55 (81.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.8% below the Media - Diversified median (#282 of 695)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:CRAYONS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Crayons Advertising Ltd is an Integrated marketing and communications agency. The company is expanding its business horizons with the moving trends across the world, reflecting its growing expertise in the marketing, branding, and advertising industry. The company provides Television advertising, Print Advertising, Radio Advertising, Internet/Online Advertising, Mobile Advertising, and Outdoor Advertising. The company's business activity mainly falls within a single business segment, i.e., advertising and marketing Services. The company operates only in one geographical segment i.e., domestic.
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