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Singapore TelecommunicationsSNGNF 77 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.53 as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 1.82. GuruFocus rates SNGNF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.56 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 303 Telecommunication Services companies, Singapore Telecommunications ranks better than 65.68% 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 Singapore Telecommunications's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SNGNF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.2 Med: 1.82 Max: 3.36
Current: 1.31
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Singapore Telecommunications was 3.36. The lowest was 1.20. And the median was 1.82.
SNGNF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 65.68% of 303
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 2.04
vs SNGNF: 1.31
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.
Singapore Telecommunications Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Singapore Telecommunications Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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 Telecom Services subindustry, Singapore Telecommunications'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.
Singapore Telecommunications Debt-to-EBITDA vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Singapore Telecommunications's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Singapore Telecommunications'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 two times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Singapore Telecommunications (SNGNF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.53 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 Singapore Telecommunications. This is 16% below median its historical median of 1.82. Over the past decade, Singapore Telecommunications' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.20 to 3.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Singapore Telecommunications ranks #104 out of 303 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 34.3%.
Is Singapore Telecommunications' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Singapore Telecommunications' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.53 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 1.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.20 to a high of 3.36. The Telecommunication Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.04. Singapore Telecommunications' value of 1.53 is 25% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Singapore Telecommunications ranks #104 out of 303 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Singapore Telecommunications has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Singapore Telecommunications' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Singapore Telecommunications ranks #104 out of 303 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Singapore Telecommunications in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.04. Singapore Telecommunications' value of 1.53 is 25% below this benchmark. Historically, Singapore Telecommunications' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.20 to 3.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.82 vs. the industry median of 2.04, Singapore Telecommunications 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 2.04, based on 303 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. Singapore Telecommunications's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.53 is 25% 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 Singapore Telecommunications. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Singapore Telecommunications's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.53, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 1.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Singapore Telecommunications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Singapore Telecommunications (SNGNF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.56, compared to a current price of $3.24 — trading 26.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.53, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 1.82 and 25% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 2.04. Singapore Telecommunications' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 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 Singapore Telecommunications (SNGNF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.53 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 Singapore Telecommunications (SNGNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Singapore Telecommunications stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.24 is trading 26.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.56.
GuruFocus considers Singapore Telecommunications to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SNGNF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.53 (16% below median its 10-year median of 1.82)
GF Value™: $2.56 vs. price of $3.24 (26.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25% below the Telecommunication Services median (#104 of 303)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SNGNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Singapore Telecommunications is Singapore's leading telecoms company. It owns extensive wired and wireless networks offering data and voice services to a broad customer base. Singtel's diverse investment portfolio spreads across the region. The firm wholly owns Optus in Australia and minority equity stakes in Airtel (28%) in India; Telkomsel (35%) in Indonesia; Globe Telecom (47%) in the Philippines; and Advanced Information Services (23%) and Intouch (21%) in Thailand. Singtel is majority-owned by the Singapore government.
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