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Nova Klubburinn hfOISE:NOVA 68 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63 as of Dec. 2025, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 2.36. GuruFocus rates OISE:NOVA with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of kr4.69 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 302 Telecommunication Services companies, Nova Klubburinn hf ranks better than 52.32% 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 Nova Klubburinn hf's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
OISE:NOVA'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.91 Med: 2.36 Max: 2.89
Current: 1.91
During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Nova Klubburinn hf was 2.89. The lowest was 1.91. And the median was 2.36.
OISE:NOVA's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 52.32% of 302
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 2
vs OISE:NOVA: 1.91
Nova Klubburinn hf (OISE:NOVA) 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.
Nova Klubburinn hf Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Nova Klubburinn hf Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nova Klubburinn hf'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.
OISE:NOVA vs TMUS, VZ, T: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Nova Klubburinn hf'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.
Nova Klubburinn hf Debt-to-EBITDA vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Nova Klubburinn hf's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nova Klubburinn hf'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 (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
Nova Klubburinn hf (OISE:NOVA) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.63 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Nova Klubburinn hf. This is 31% below median its historical median of 2.36. Over the past decade, Nova Klubburinn hf's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.91 to 2.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Nova Klubburinn hf ranks #144 out of 302 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 47.7%.
Is Nova Klubburinn hf's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Nova Klubburinn hf's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.63 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 2.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.91 to a high of 2.89. The Telecommunication Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.00. Nova Klubburinn hf's value of 1.63 is 18.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nova Klubburinn hf ranks #144 out of 302 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nova Klubburinn hf has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nova Klubburinn hf's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Nova Klubburinn hf ranks #144 out of 302 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Nova Klubburinn hf in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.00. Nova Klubburinn hf's value of 1.63 is 18.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Nova Klubburinn hf's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.91 to 2.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.36 vs. the industry median of 2.00, Nova Klubburinn hf 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Telecommunication Services companies is 2.00, based on 302 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. Nova Klubburinn hf's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.63 is 18.5% 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 Nova Klubburinn hf. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nova Klubburinn hf's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 2.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nova Klubburinn hf stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nova Klubburinn hf (OISE:NOVA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr4.69, compared to a current price of kr3.84 — trading 18.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 2.36 and 18.5% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 2.00. Nova Klubburinn hf's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Nova Klubburinn hf (OISE:NOVA), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63 as of Dec. 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 Nova Klubburinn hf (OISE:NOVA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nova Klubburinn hf stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr3.84 is trading 18.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr4.69.
GuruFocus considers Nova Klubburinn hf to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OISE:NOVA:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.63 (31% below median its 10-year median of 2.36)
GF Value™: kr4.69 vs. price of kr3.84 (18.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18.5% below the Telecommunication Services median (#144 of 302)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OISE:NOVA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nova Klubburinn hf a full-service telecommunications company operating in Iceland. Nova's customers are individuals and small and medium sized corporations. It operates through three key business areas: mobile network, Fixed network and Goods sold and Others.
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