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Ucloudlink GroupUCL -1.23%48 Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.19 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates UCL with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.40 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 304 Telecommunication Services companies, Ucloudlink Group ranks worse than 93.42% 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 Ucloudlink Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
UCL'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.92 Med: -0.06 Max: 10.57
Current: 10.57
During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Ucloudlink Group was 10.57. The lowest was -6.92. And the median was -0.06.
UCL's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 93.42% of 304
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.865
vs UCL: 10.57
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.
Ucloudlink Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Ucloudlink Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ucloudlink Group'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.
UCL vs ATGN, IOTR, IQST: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Ucloudlink Group'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.
Ucloudlink Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Ucloudlink Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ucloudlink Group'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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
Ucloudlink Group (UCL) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -1.19 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Ucloudlink Group. According to the industry distribution chart, Ucloudlink Group ranks #284 out of 304 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 93.4%.
Is Ucloudlink Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Ucloudlink Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.19. Based on the distribution chart, Ucloudlink Group ranks #284 out of 304 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ucloudlink Group has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ucloudlink Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ATGN and IOTR?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Ucloudlink Group ranks #284 out of 304 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Ucloudlink Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.87. 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 1.87, based on 304 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 Ucloudlink Group. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ucloudlink Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ucloudlink Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ucloudlink Group (UCL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.40, compared to a current price of $0.40 — trading 71.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.19. Ucloudlink Group's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 4 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 Ucloudlink Group (UCL), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.19 as of Jun. 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 Ucloudlink Group (UCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ucloudlink Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.40 is trading 71.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.40.
GuruFocus considers Ucloudlink Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for UCL:
Debt-to-EBITDA: -1.19
GF Value™: $1.40 vs. price of $0.40 (71.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ucloudlink Group Inc is engaged in the provision of data connectivity services and sales of Wi-Fi terminals and data-related products globally. Its uCloudlink cloud SIM platform is designed for shared mobile data connectivity services by allocating the SIM cards remotely and dynamically to users. Ucloudlink's core business is to provide mobile data connectivity services at competitive prices, which it delivers through a range of hardware products and service solutions to its business partners, retail, and enterprise customers. The main hardware terminals offered by the company include portable Wi-Fi terminals, smartphones, and smart-hardware products for international and local mobile data connectivity services. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Japan.
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