PXSTF (Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings)) Debt-to-EBITDA : 23.51 (As of Dec. 2025) — 1892% Above Median

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PXSTF Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) Ltd PXSTF
57 GF Score
Price $0.10
GF Value $0.09
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) Debt-to-EBITDA?

Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) PXSTF -68.99% 57 Debt-to-EBITDA is 23.51 as of Dec. 2025, which is 1892% above its 10-year median of 1.18. GuruFocus rates PXSTF with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 57/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $0.09. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 299 Interactive Media companies, Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) ranks worse than 334447.83% on this metric.

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings)'s Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $34.5 Mil. Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings)'s Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $48.6 Mil. Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings)'s annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $3.5 Mil. Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings)'s annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 23.51.

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 Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings)'s Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

PXSTF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -28.81   Med: 1.18   Max: 1139.86
Current: -2.76

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) was 1139.86. The lowest was -28.81. And the median was 1.18.

PXSTF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 299 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 0.66 vs PXSTF: -2.76

Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings)  (OTCPK:PXSTF) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-EBITDA, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by EBITDA. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


Be Aware

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.


Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings)'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.

Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -13.65 1,144.54 27.52 -19.25 -28.81

Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -5.64 -2.58 -3.46 -1.38 23.51

PXSTF vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings)'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.


Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) Debt-to-EBITDA vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings)'s Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings)'s Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings)'s Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(34.544 + 48.599) / -2.886
=-28.81

Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings)'s annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(34.544 + 48.599) / 3.536
=23.51

* 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 (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 23.51 mean?
Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) (PXSTF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 23.51 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 Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings). This is 1892% above median its historical median of 1.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) ranks #999999 out of 299 companies in the Interactive Media industry.
Is Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings)'s Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings)'s current Debt-to-EBITDA of 23.51 is 1892% above median its 10-year median of 1.18. The Interactive Media industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.66. Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings)'s value of 23.51 is 3462.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) ranks #999999 out of 299 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 57/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings)'s Debt-to-EBITDA compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) ranks #999999 out of 299 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.66. Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings)'s value of 23.51 is 3462.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.18 vs. the industry median of 0.66, Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Interactive Media companies is 0.66, based on 299 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. Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings)'s current Debt-to-EBITDA of 23.51 is 3462.1% 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 Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings). For the Interactive Media industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings)'s current Debt-to-EBITDA is 23.51, which is 1892% above median its own 10-year median of 1.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) stock overvalued right now?
Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) (PXSTF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 23.51. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.09, compared to a current price of $0.10 — trading 11.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 23.51, which is 1892% above median its 10-year median of 1.18 and 3462.1% above the Interactive Media industry median of 0.66. Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings)'s overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) (PXSTF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 23.51 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 Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) (PXSTF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.10 is trading 11.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.09.

Key valuation signals for PXSTF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 23.51 (1892% above median its 10-year median of 1.18)
  • GF Value™: $0.09 vs. price of $0.10 (11.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3462.1% above the Interactive Media median (#999999 of 299)

No single metric tells the full story. See the PXSTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) Business Description

Other Exchanges 02008:Hong Kong
Address No. 2-6 Dai King Street, Tai Po Industrial Estate, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong, HKG
Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) Ltd, along with its subsidiaries, operates in the following segments: Television broadcasting, Internet media, Outdoor media, Real estate, and Other businesses. Maximum revenue is generated from the Internet media segment, which provides website portal and value-added telecommunication services. The Television broadcasting segment is engaged in broadcasting of television programmes and commercials, and the provision of promotion services, through channels like Phoenix Chinese Channel, Phoenix InfoNews Channel, Phoenix Movies Channel, etc; the Outdoor media business offers outdoor advertising services; and the Real estate segment is engaged in property development and investment. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from China (the PRC).
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