STL NetworksNSE:STLNETWORK -1.76%3 Debt-to-EBITDA is 40.80 as of Mar. 2026, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 25.13. GuruFocus rates NSE:STLNETWORK with a GF Score™ of 3/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 305 Telecommunication Services companies, STL Networks ranks worse than 98.03% 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 STL Networks's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:STLNETWORK'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.13 Med: 25.13 Max: 25.13
Current: 25.13
During the past 2 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of STL Networks was 25.13. The lowest was 25.13. And the median was 25.13.
NSE:STLNETWORK's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 98.03% of 305
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 2.01
vs NSE:STLNETWORK: 25.13
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.
STL Networks Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
STL Networks Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for STL Networks'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:STLNETWORK vs TMUS, VZ, T: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, STL Networks'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.
STL Networks Debt-to-EBITDA vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, STL Networks's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where STL Networks'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.
STL Networks (NSE:STLNETWORK) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 40.80 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 STL Networks. This is 62% above median its historical median of 25.13. Over the past decade, STL Networks' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 25.13 to 25.13. According to the industry distribution chart, STL Networks ranks #299 out of 305 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 98%.
Is STL Networks' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
STL Networks' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 40.80 is 62% above median its 10-year median of 25.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.13 to a high of 25.13. The Telecommunication Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01. STL Networks' value of 40.80 is 1929.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, STL Networks ranks #299 out of 305 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, STL Networks has a GF Score™ of 3/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does STL Networks' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, STL Networks ranks #299 out of 305 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places STL Networks in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01. STL Networks' value of 40.80 is 1929.9% above this benchmark. Historically, STL Networks' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 25.13 to 25.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.13 vs. the industry median of 2.01, STL Networks 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 2.01, based on 305 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. STL Networks's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 40.80 is 1929.9% 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 STL Networks. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. STL Networks's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 40.80, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 25.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is STL Networks stock overvalued right now?
STL Networks (NSE:STLNETWORK) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 40.80. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 40.80, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 25.13 and 1929.9% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 2.01. STL Networks' overall GF Score™ is 3/100 with 8 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 STL Networks (NSE:STLNETWORK), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 40.80 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.
STL Networks Ltd aims to provide comprehensive services for network modernization, including design, development, sale, and maintenance of telecommunication systems, creating interconnected data centers, and providing a comprehensive cyberinfrastructure. The Group operates only in one Business Segment Global Services Business consisting of providing comprehensive solutions across fiber network services, system integration, IT Infrastructure management, setting up of data center operations, Network Operations Center (NOC) and Security Operations Center.
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