Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA (XSWX:BVB) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.21 (As of Mar. 2026) — 40% Above Median


XSWX:BVB Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co KGaA XSWX:BVB
66 GF Score
Price CHF2.83
GF Value CHF3.19
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA Debt-to-EBITDA?

Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA XSWX:BVB 66 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.21 as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 0.15. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BVB with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF3.19. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 677 Media - Diversified companies, Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA ranks better than 91.14% on this metric.

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

Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2.2 Mil. Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF8.4 Mil. Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF49.4 Mil. Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.21.

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 Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:BVB' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06   Med: 0.15   Max: 1.98
Current: 0.09

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA was 1.98. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.15.

XSWX:BVB's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
91.14% of 677 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.68 vs XSWX:BVB: 0.09

Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA  (XSWX:BVB) 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.


Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA'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.

Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XSWX:BVB vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA'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.


Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA'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
=(2.529 + 9.603) / 114.543
=0.11

Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(2.199 + 8.35) / 49.436
=0.21

* 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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.21 mean?
Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA (XSWX:BVB) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.21 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 Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA. This is 40% above median its historical median of 0.15. Over the past decade, Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.06 to 1.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA ranks #60 out of 677 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 8.9%.
Is Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.21 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 0.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 1.98. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.68. Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's value of 0.21 is 87.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA ranks #60 out of 677 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA ranks #60 out of 677 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.68. Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's value of 0.21 is 87.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.06 to 1.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.15 vs. the industry median of 1.68, Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA 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 1.68, based on 677 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. Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.21 is 87.5% 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 Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.21, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 0.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA (XSWX:BVB) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.21. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF3.19, compared to a current price of CHF2.83 — trading 11.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.21, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 0.15 and 87.5% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.68. Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA (XSWX:BVB), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.21 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 Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA (XSWX:BVB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF2.83 is trading 11.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF3.19.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:BVB:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.21 (40% above median its 10-year median of 0.15)
  • GF Value™: CHF3.19 vs. price of CHF2.83 (11.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 87.5% below the Media - Diversified median (#60 of 677)

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


Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA Business Description

Address Rheinlanddamm 207-209, Dortmund, NW, DEU, 44137
Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co KGaA operates a football club. The company conducts its business through the following segments: Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA operates a football club that includes a professional football squad and leverages revenue potential from player transfers, catering, TV marketing, sponsorship, and ticketing. The BVB Merchandising segment consists of a separate merchandising business. The BVB Event and Catering GmbH segment conducts tours, provides and arranges event staffing services, plans and organizes, caters, and manages events of all types. The Besttravel Dortmund GmbH segment arranges travel by air, rail, and ship. The company earns the majority of its revenues from the Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA segment.
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