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Syn hfOISE:SYN 51 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.50 as of Jun. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 2.78. GuruFocus rates OISE:SYN with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of kr30.42 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 302 Telecommunication Services companies, Syn hf ranks worse than 78.81% 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 Syn hf's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
OISE:SYN'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.83 Med: 2.78 Max: 5.28
Current: 4.39
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Syn hf was 5.28. The lowest was 1.83. And the median was 2.78.
OISE:SYN's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 78.81% of 302
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.875
vs OISE:SYN: 4.39
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.
Syn hf Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Syn hf Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Syn 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:SYN vs VZ, TMUS, T: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Syn 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.
Syn hf Debt-to-EBITDA vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Syn hf's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Syn 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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
Syn hf (OISE:SYN) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.50 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 Syn hf. This is 26% above median its historical median of 2.78. Over the past decade, Syn hf's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.83 to 5.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Syn hf ranks #238 out of 302 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 78.8%.
Is Syn hf's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Syn hf's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.50 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 2.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.83 to a high of 5.28. The Telecommunication Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.88. Syn hf's value of 3.50 is 86.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Syn hf ranks #238 out of 302 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Syn hf has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Syn hf's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Syn hf ranks #238 out of 302 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Syn hf in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.88. Syn hf's value of 3.50 is 86.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Syn hf's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.83 to 5.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.78 vs. the industry median of 1.88, Syn hf 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 1.88, 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. Syn hf's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.50 is 86.7% 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 Syn hf. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Syn hf's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.50, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 2.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Syn hf stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Syn hf (OISE:SYN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr30.42, compared to a current price of kr19.80 — trading 34.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.50, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 2.78 and 86.7% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.88. Syn hf's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Syn hf (OISE:SYN), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.50 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 Syn hf (OISE:SYN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Syn hf stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr19.80 is trading 34.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr30.42.
GuruFocus considers Syn hf to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OISE:SYN:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.50 (26% above median its 10-year median of 2.78)
GF Value™: kr30.42 vs. price of kr19.80 (34.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 86.7% above the Telecommunication Services median (#238 of 302)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OISE:SYN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Syn hf is an Iceland based Telecommunication and Media company. The company generates revenue from sales of Fixed line, Hosting and operating solutions, Retail sale and Other revenue which includes services revenue.
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