Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol (STU:SCG) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.36 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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STU:SCG Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol STU:SCG
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Price €0.96
GF Value €0.98
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol Debt-to-EBITDA?

Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol STU:SCG 49 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.36 as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 2.38. GuruFocus rates STU:SCG with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.98 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 678 Media - Diversified companies, Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol ranks worse than 64.16% on this metric.

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

Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €5.1 Mil. Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €331.5 Mil. Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €142.8 Mil. Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.36.

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 Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

STU:SCG' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.95   Med: 2.38   Max: 97.35
Current: 2.78

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol was 97.35. The lowest was -7.95. And the median was 2.38.

STU:SCG's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
64.16% of 678 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.655 vs STU:SCG: 2.78

Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol  (STU:SCG) 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.


Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol'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.

Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol 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 0.79 -5.28 1.66 1.62 2.36

STU:SCG vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol'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.


Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(27.082 + 133.345) / 100.727
=1.59

Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol'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
=(5.078 + 331.483) / 142.808
=2.36

* 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.

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What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.36 mean?
Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol (STU:SCG) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.36 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 Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol. This is near median its historical median of 2.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol ranks #435 out of 678 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 64.2%.
Is Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.36 is near median its 10-year median of 2.38. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol's value of 2.36 is 42.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol ranks #435 out of 678 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol ranks #435 out of 678 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol's value of 2.36 is 42.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.38 vs. the industry median of 1.66, Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol 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 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. Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.36 is 42.6% 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 Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol. 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. Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.36, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol (STU:SCG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.98, compared to a current price of €0.96 — trading 2.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.36, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.38 and 42.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.66. Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 7 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 Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol (STU:SCG), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.36 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 Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol (STU:SCG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.96 is trading 2.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.98. GuruFocus considers Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:SCG:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.36 (near median its 10-year median of 2.38)
  • GF Value™: €0.98 vs. price of €0.96 (2.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 42.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#435 of 678)

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


Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol Business Description

Other Exchanges SCP:Portugal
Address Rua Professor Fernando da Fonseca, Jose Alvalade Stadium, Apartado 4120, Lisbon, PRT, 1501-806
Sporting Clube de Portugal-Futebol is a football club playing in Portugal. The company is engaged in participation in professional football competitions, promotions and organization of sports events and activities related to football.
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