MCH Group (XSWX:MCHN) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.33 (As of Dec. 2025) — 55% Below Median

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XSWX:MCHN MCH Group Ltd XSWX:MCHN
51 GF Score
Price CHF6.08
GF Value CHF3.88
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is MCH Group Debt-to-EBITDA?

MCH Group XSWX:MCHN 51 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.33 as of Dec. 2025, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 5.21. GuruFocus rates XSWX:MCHN with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF3.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 678 Media - Diversified companies, MCH Group ranks worse than 63.72% on this metric.

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

MCH Group's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF37.8 Mil. MCH Group's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF88.1 Mil. MCH Group's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF54.2 Mil. MCH Group's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.32.

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

XSWX:MCHN' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.89   Med: 5.21   Max: 28.86
Current: 2.74

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of MCH Group was 28.86. The lowest was -8.89. And the median was 5.21.

XSWX:MCHN's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
63.72% of 678 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.655 vs XSWX:MCHN: 2.74

MCH Group  (XSWX:MCHN) 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.


MCH Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


MCH Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MCH 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.

MCH Group Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

MCH Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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MCH Group 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 -3.78 0.00 3.48 0.00 2.33

XSWX:MCHN vs APP, OMC, TTD: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, MCH 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.


MCH Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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MCH Group Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

MCH Group'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
=(37.791 + 88.087) / 45.945
=2.74

MCH Group'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
=(37.791 + 88.087) / 54.15
=2.32

* 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 2.33 mean?
MCH Group (XSWX:MCHN) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.33 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 MCH Group. This is 55% below median its historical median of 5.21. According to the industry distribution chart, MCH Group ranks #432 out of 678 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 63.7%.
Is MCH Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
MCH Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.33 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 5.21. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. MCH Group's value of 2.33 is 40.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MCH Group ranks #432 out of 678 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MCH Group has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MCH Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, MCH Group ranks #432 out of 678 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places MCH Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. MCH Group's value of 2.33 is 40.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.21 vs. the industry median of 1.66, MCH Group has consistently been above 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 1.66, based on 678 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. MCH Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.33 is 40.8% 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 MCH Group. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MCH Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.33, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 5.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MCH Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MCH Group (XSWX:MCHN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF3.88, compared to a current price of CHF6.08 — trading 56.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.33, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 5.21 and 40.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.66. MCH Group's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 MCH Group (XSWX:MCHN), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.33 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 MCH Group (XSWX:MCHN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MCH Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF6.08 is trading 56.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF3.88. GuruFocus considers MCH Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:MCHN:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.33 (55% below median its 10-year median of 5.21)
  • GF Value™: CHF3.88 vs. price of CHF6.08 (56.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#432 of 678)

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


MCH Group Business Description

Other Exchanges MCHNz:UK0QPF:UK
Address Messeplatz 10, Basel, CHE, 4005
MCH Group Ltd is an international live-marketing company with a services network spanning the entire exhibition and event market. It also has its presence in Europe without Switzerland, North and South America, Asia, Pacific and Africa. The company has three segments Community Platforms, Experience Marketing, and Corporate Functions.
51GF Score

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