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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 Vels Film International's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:VELS'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.52 Med: 0.85 Max: 11.54
Current: 1.12
During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Vels Film International was 11.54. The lowest was -5.52. And the median was 0.85.
NSE:VELS's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 61.21% of 678
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.655
vs NSE:VELS: 1.12
Vels Film International (NSE:VELS) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
Vels Film International Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Vels Film International 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.
NSE:VELS vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Vels Film International'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.
Vels Film International Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Vels Film International's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vels Film International'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 two times the quarterly (Sep. 2025) EBITDA data.
Vels Film International (NSE:VELS) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -18.18 as of Sep. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Vels Film International. According to the industry distribution chart, Vels Film International ranks #263 out of 678 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 38.8%.
Is Vels Film International's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Vels Film International's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -18.18. Based on the distribution chart, Vels Film International ranks #263 out of 678 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vels Film International has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vels Film International's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Vels Film International ranks #263 out of 678 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Vels Film International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. 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 1.66, based on 678 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 Vels Film International. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vels Film International's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -18.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vels Film International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vels Film International (NSE:VELS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹86.29, compared to a current price of ₹73.00 — trading 15.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -18.18. Vels Film International's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 9 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 Vels Film International (NSE:VELS), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -18.18 as of Sep. 2025. 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 Vels Film International (NSE:VELS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vels Film International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹73.00 is trading 15.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹86.29.
GuruFocus considers Vels Film International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:VELS:
Debt-to-EBITDA: -18.18
GF Value™: ₹86.29 vs. price of ₹73.00 (15.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:VELS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vels Film International Ltd is an India-based company, which is engaged in the business of production, distribution and/or exhibition of films and motion pictures. It is a member of South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce.
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