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Vodacom GroupVODAF 78 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.29 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 1.23. GuruFocus rates VODAF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.96 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 302 Telecommunication Services companies, Vodacom Group ranks better than 64.9% 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 Vodacom Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
VODAF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.93 Med: 1.23 Max: 1.45
Current: 1.35
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Vodacom Group was 1.45. The lowest was 0.93. And the median was 1.23.
VODAF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 64.9% of 302
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 2
vs VODAF: 1.35
Vodacom Group (OTCPK:VODAF) 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.
Vodacom Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Vodacom Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vodacom 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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Vodacom 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.
Vodacom Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Vodacom Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vodacom 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 two times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Vodacom Group (VODAF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.29 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 Vodacom Group. This is near median its historical median of 1.23. Over the past decade, Vodacom Group's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.93 to 1.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Vodacom Group ranks #106 out of 302 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 35.1%.
Is Vodacom Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Vodacom Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.29 is near median its 10-year median of 1.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.93 to a high of 1.45. The Telecommunication Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.00. Vodacom Group's value of 1.29 is 35.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vodacom Group ranks #106 out of 302 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vodacom Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vodacom Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Vodacom Group ranks #106 out of 302 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Vodacom Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.00. Vodacom Group's value of 1.29 is 35.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Vodacom Group's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.93 to 1.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.23 vs. the industry median of 2.00, Vodacom Group 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 2.00, based on 302 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. Vodacom Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.29 is 35.5% 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 Vodacom Group. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vodacom Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.29, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vodacom Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodacom Group (VODAF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.96, compared to a current price of $8.98 — trading 0.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.29, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.23 and 35.5% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 2.00. Vodacom Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Vodacom Group (VODAF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.29 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 Vodacom Group (VODAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodacom Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.98 is trading 0.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.96.
GuruFocus considers Vodacom Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for VODAF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.29 (near median its 10-year median of 1.23)
GF Value™: $8.96 vs. price of $8.98 (0.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.5% below the Telecommunication Services median (#106 of 302)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VODAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vodacom Group Ltd is a telecommunications provider. It is engaged in the provision of a wide range of communications products and services including but not limited to voice, messaging, converged services, broadband, data connectivity, mobile financial services and other value added services. Its segments includes South Africa comprises the information relating to the South African-based cellular network and other business segments. Egypt comprises the information relating to the Egyptian-based cellular network and other business segments. International comprises the segment information relating to the non-South African-based cellular networks in Tanzania, Mozambique, Lesotho and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It generates majority of revenue from South Africa.
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