Gaumont (XPAR:GAM) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.22 (As of Dec. 2025) — 75% Below Median

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XPAR:GAM Gaumont XPAR:GAM
46 GF Score
Price €104.00
GF Value €71.08
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Gaumont Debt-to-EBITDA?

Gaumont XPAR:GAM +0.97% 46 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.22 as of Dec. 2025, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 0.87. GuruFocus rates XPAR:GAM with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of €71.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 680 Media - Diversified companies, Gaumont ranks better than 81.32% on this metric.

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

Gaumont's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €12.9 Mil. Gaumont's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €9.5 Mil. Gaumont's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €101.2 Mil. Gaumont's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.22.

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 Gaumont's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

XPAR:GAM' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3   Med: 0.87   Max: 1.93
Current: 0.3

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Gaumont was 1.93. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 0.87.

XPAR:GAM's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
81.32% of 680 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.645 vs XPAR:GAM: 0.30

Gaumont  (XPAR:GAM) 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.


Gaumont Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Gaumont Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gaumont'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.

Gaumont Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Gaumont Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.60 1.01 0.87 0.82 0.30

Gaumont 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 0.89 0.99 1.07 0.60 0.22

XPAR:GAM vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Gaumont'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.


Gaumont Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Gaumont's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Gaumont Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Gaumont's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year 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
=(12.936 + 9.507) / 74.044
=0.30

Gaumont'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
=(12.936 + 9.507) / 101.164
=0.22

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.22 mean?
Gaumont (XPAR:GAM) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.22 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 Gaumont. This is 75% below median its historical median of 0.87. Over the past decade, Gaumont's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.30 to 1.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Gaumont ranks #127 out of 680 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 18.7%.
Is Gaumont's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Gaumont's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.22 is 75% below median its 10-year median of 0.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 1.93. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.65. Gaumont's value of 0.22 is 86.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gaumont ranks #127 out of 680 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gaumont has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gaumont's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Gaumont ranks #127 out of 680 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Gaumont in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.65. Gaumont's value of 0.22 is 86.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Gaumont's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.30 to 1.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.87 vs. the industry median of 1.65, Gaumont 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 1.65, based on 680 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. Gaumont's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.22 is 86.6% 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 Gaumont. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gaumont's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.22, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 0.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gaumont stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gaumont (XPAR:GAM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €71.08, compared to a current price of €104.00 — trading 46.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.22, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 0.87 and 86.6% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.65. Gaumont's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 2 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 Gaumont (XPAR:GAM), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.22 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 Gaumont (XPAR:GAM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gaumont stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €104.00 is trading 46.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €71.08. GuruFocus considers Gaumont to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XPAR:GAM:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.22 (75% below median its 10-year median of 0.87)
  • GF Value™: €71.08 vs. price of €104.00 (46.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 86.6% below the Media - Diversified median (#127 of 680)

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


Gaumont Business Description

Other Exchanges 0EJB:UK69N:Germany
Address 30 Avenue Charles de Gaulle, Neuilly-sur-Seine, FRA, 92200
Gaumont is producer and distributor of motion films. The company produces television programs, cartoon films and series produced by Alphanim; and television drams and series produced by Leonis Productions, Gaumont Television, and Gaumont International Television. The Gaumont group operates in two business sectors which constitute its operating segments: Production and distribution of French feature films, Gaumont's historical activity; Production and distribution of audiovisual programs via its subsidiaries in France, the United States and Europe; and the Group's central real estate management and coordination activities. It derives maximum revenue from Production and distribution of audiovisual programs.
46GF Score

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