TPTW (TPT Global Tech) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.07 (As of Sep. 2024)

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What is TPT Global Tech Debt-to-EBITDA?

TPT Global Tech TPTW Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07 as of Sep. 2024.

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

TPT Global Tech's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 was $18.38 Mil. TPT Global Tech's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 was $0.38 Mil. TPT Global Tech's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 was $9.08 Mil. TPT Global Tech's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 was 2.07.

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 TPT Global Tech's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

TPTW's Debt-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 1.71
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-EBITDA only.

TPT Global Tech  (OTCPK:TPTW) 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.


TPT Global Tech Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


TPT Global Tech Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TPT Global Tech'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.

TPT Global Tech Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

TPT Global Tech Annual Data
Trend Dec05 Dec06 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.03 -4.74 -462.58 -1.15 -2.00

TPT Global Tech Quarterly Data
Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24
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 -5.18 -0.70 -1.67 0.78 2.07

TPTW vs BDRL, MLRT, ELST: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, TPT Global Tech'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.


TPT Global Tech Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, TPT Global Tech's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where TPT Global Tech's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.



TPT Global Tech Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

TPT Global Tech's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(18.41 + 0.68) / -9.528
=-2.00

TPT Global Tech's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(18.379 + 0.375) / 9.08
=2.07

* 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 (Sep. 2024) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.07 mean?
TPT Global Tech (TPTW) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.07 as of Sep. 2024. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on TPT Global Tech.
Is TPT Global Tech's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
TPT Global Tech's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. TPT Global Tech's value of 2.07 is 21.1% above this industry median.
How does TPT Global Tech's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to BDRL and MLRT?
TPT Global Tech's Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.07 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. TPT Global Tech's value of 2.07 is 21.1% above this benchmark. 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 1.71, based on 1,795 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. TPT Global Tech's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.07 is 21.1% 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 TPT Global Tech. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TPT Global Tech's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TPT Global Tech stock overvalued right now?
TPT Global Tech (TPTW) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.07. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07 and 21.1% above the Hardware industry median of 1.71. 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 TPT Global Tech (TPTW), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07 as of Sep. 2024. 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.

TPT Global Tech Business Description

Address 501 West Broadway, Suite 800, San Diego, CA, USA, 92101
TPT Global Tech Inc is engaged in the business of distribution of cell phones and telecommunications equipment. The company's operating segment includes TPT SpeedConnect; Blue Collar, and TPT MedTech and QuikLABS. It generates maximum revenue from the TPT SpeedConnect segment. The company offers offer Software as a Service (SaaS), Technology Platform as a Service (PAAS), Cloud-based Unified Communication as a Service (UCaaS) and carrier-grade performance and support for businesses over private IP MPLS fiber and wireless network in the United States. It also operates as a Master distributor for Nationwide Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO) and Independent Sales Organization (ISO).