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QYOU MediaQYOUF 40 Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.88 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates QYOUF with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.38 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 678 Media - Diversified companies, QYOU Media ranks worse than 96.31% 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 QYOU Media's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
QYOUF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.15 Med: -0.07 Max: 21.77
Current: 21.77
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of QYOU Media was 21.77. The lowest was -0.15. And the median was -0.07.
QYOUF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 96.31% of 678
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.655
vs QYOUF: 21.77
QYOU Media (OTCPK:QYOUF) 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.
QYOU Media Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
QYOU Media Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for QYOU Media'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.
QYOUF vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, QYOU Media'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.
QYOU Media Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, QYOU Media's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where QYOU Media'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.
QYOU Media (QYOUF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.88 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 QYOU Media. According to the industry distribution chart, QYOU Media ranks #653 out of 678 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 96.3%.
Is QYOU Media's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
QYOU Media's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.88. Based on the distribution chart, QYOU Media ranks #653 out of 678 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, QYOU Media has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QYOU Media's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, QYOU Media ranks #653 out of 678 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places QYOU Media in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. 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 678 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. 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 QYOU Media. 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. QYOU Media's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QYOU Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QYOU Media (QYOUF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.38, compared to a current price of $0.20 — trading 46.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.88. QYOU Media's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 QYOU Media (QYOUF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.88 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 QYOU Media (QYOUF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QYOU Media stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.20 is trading 46.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.38.
GuruFocus considers QYOU Media to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for QYOUF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: -0.88
GF Value™: $0.38 vs. price of $0.20 (46.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the QYOUF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
QYOU Media Inc is a global media company that, through its subsidiaries, curate, produce and distribute content created by social media stars and digital content creators. The Company operates in four geographical areas, being Canada, United States of America, Ireland and India. The majority of the revenue from the USA.
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