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GMA NetworkPHS:GMA7 68 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.55 as of Mar. 2026, which is 400% above its 10-year median of 0.11. GuruFocus rates PHS:GMA7 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱6.58 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 676 Media - Diversified companies, GMA Network ranks better than 83.28% 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 GMA Network's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:GMA7'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.11 Max: 0.99
Current: 0.26
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of GMA Network was 0.99. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.11.
PHS:GMA7's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 83.28% of 676
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.66
vs PHS:GMA7: 0.26
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.
GMA Network Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
GMA Network Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GMA Network'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.
For the Broadcasting subindustry, GMA Network'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.
GMA Network Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, GMA Network's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GMA Network'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.
GMA Network (PHS:GMA7) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.55 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 GMA Network. This is 400% above median its historical median of 0.11. Over the past decade, GMA Network's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.02 to 0.99. According to the industry distribution chart, GMA Network ranks #113 out of 676 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 16.7%.
Is GMA Network's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
GMA Network's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.55 is 400% above median its 10-year median of 0.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.99. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. GMA Network's value of 0.55 is 66.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GMA Network ranks #113 out of 676 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, GMA Network has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GMA Network's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, GMA Network ranks #113 out of 676 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places GMA Network in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. GMA Network's value of 0.55 is 66.9% below this benchmark. Historically, GMA Network's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.02 to 0.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.11 vs. the industry median of 1.66, GMA Network 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 1.66, based on 676 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. GMA Network's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.55 is 66.9% 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 GMA Network. 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. GMA Network's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.55, which is 400% above median its own 10-year median of 0.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GMA Network stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GMA Network (PHS:GMA7) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱6.58, compared to a current price of ₱4.50 — trading 31.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.55, which is 400% above median its 10-year median of 0.11 and 66.9% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.66. GMA Network's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 GMA Network (PHS:GMA7), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.55 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.
Is GMA Network (PHS:GMA7) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GMA Network stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱4.50 is trading 31.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱6.58.
GuruFocus considers GMA Network to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for PHS:GMA7:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.55 (400% above median its 10-year median of 0.11)
GF Value™: ₱6.58 vs. price of ₱4.50 (31.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 66.9% below the Media - Diversified median (#113 of 676)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:GMA7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GMA Network Inc is mainly engaged in radio and television broadcasting, as well as film production and other information and entertainment-related activities. The Group operates through three reportable segments: the television and radio segment, which generates the majority of revenue through the sale of national and regional advertising time; the international subscription segment, which earns from subscription arrangements with international cable companies; and other businesses, which include movie production, consumer products, and related services. Geographically, it operates in the Philippines and other countries, with majority of its revenue derived from the Philippines.
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