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Gyldendal ASOCSE:GYLD B 67 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59 as of Jun. 2026, which is 298% above its 10-year median of 0.40. GuruFocus rates OCSE:GYLD B with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of kr512.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 687 Media - Diversified companies, Gyldendal AS ranks better than 96.51% 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 Gyldendal AS's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
OCSE:GYLD B'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.4 Max: 2.51
Current: 1.24
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Gyldendal AS was 2.51. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.40.
OCSE:GYLD B's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 96.51% of 687
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.59
vs OCSE:GYLD B: 1.24
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.
Gyldendal AS Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Gyldendal AS Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gyldendal AS'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.
OCSE:GYLD B vs NYT, WLY: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Gyldendal AS'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.
Gyldendal AS Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Gyldendal AS's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gyldendal AS'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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
Gyldendal AS (OCSE:GYLD B) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.59 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Gyldendal AS. This is 298% above median its historical median of 0.40. Over the past decade, Gyldendal AS's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.03 to 2.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Gyldendal AS ranks #24 out of 687 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 3.5%.
Is Gyldendal AS's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Gyldendal AS's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.59 is 298% above median its 10-year median of 0.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 2.51. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59. Gyldendal AS's value of 1.59 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gyldendal AS ranks #24 out of 687 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gyldendal AS has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gyldendal AS's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Gyldendal AS ranks #24 out of 687 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Gyldendal AS in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59. Gyldendal AS's value of 1.59 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, Gyldendal AS's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.03 to 2.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.40 vs. the industry median of 1.59, Gyldendal AS has consistently been at 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 1.59, based on 687 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. Gyldendal AS's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.59 is 0% at 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 Gyldendal AS. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gyldendal AS's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59, which is 298% above median its own 10-year median of 0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gyldendal AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gyldendal AS (OCSE:GYLD B) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr512.97, compared to a current price of kr388.00 — trading 24.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59, which is 298% above median its 10-year median of 0.40 and 0% at the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.59. Gyldendal AS's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 2 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 Gyldendal AS (OCSE:GYLD B), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59 as of Jun. 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 Gyldendal AS (OCSE:GYLD B) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gyldendal AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr388.00 is trading 24.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr512.97.
GuruFocus considers Gyldendal AS to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OCSE:GYLD B:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.59 (298% above median its 10-year median of 0.40)
GF Value™: kr512.97 vs. price of kr388.00 (24.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0% at the Media - Diversified median (#24 of 687)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OCSE:GYLD B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gyldendal AS along with its holdings is engaged in publishing activities and management of its subsidiaries. It publishes school books, textbooks, children's books, as well as trade books, professional books, dictionaries, and encyclopedias. It also publishes nonfiction books such as biographies, history, food and drinks, art and culture, and philosophy.
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