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Gilat Telecom GlobalXTAE:GLTL +1.95%41 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.89 as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 1.78. GuruFocus rates XTAE:GLTL with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of ₪0.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 303 Telecommunication Services companies, Gilat Telecom Global ranks better than 73.27% 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 Gilat Telecom Global's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XTAE:GLTL'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.02 Med: 1.78 Max: 4.07
Current: 1.02
During the past 12 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Gilat Telecom Global was 4.07. The lowest was 1.02. And the median was 1.78.
XTAE:GLTL's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 73.27% of 303
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.96
vs XTAE:GLTL: 1.02
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.
Gilat Telecom Global Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Gilat Telecom Global Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gilat Telecom Global'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.
XTAE:GLTL vs VZ, TMUS, T: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Gilat Telecom Global'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.
Gilat Telecom Global Debt-to-EBITDA vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Gilat Telecom Global's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gilat Telecom Global'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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Gilat Telecom Global (XTAE:GLTL) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.89 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 Gilat Telecom Global. This is 50% below median its historical median of 1.78. Over the past decade, Gilat Telecom Global's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.02 to 4.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Gilat Telecom Global ranks #81 out of 303 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 26.7%.
Is Gilat Telecom Global's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Gilat Telecom Global's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.89 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 1.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.02 to a high of 4.07. The Telecommunication Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.96. Gilat Telecom Global's value of 0.89 is 54.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gilat Telecom Global ranks #81 out of 303 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gilat Telecom Global has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gilat Telecom Global's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Gilat Telecom Global ranks #81 out of 303 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Gilat Telecom Global in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.96. Gilat Telecom Global's value of 0.89 is 54.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Gilat Telecom Global's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.02 to 4.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.78 vs. the industry median of 1.96, Gilat Telecom Global 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 1.96, based on 303 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. Gilat Telecom Global's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.89 is 54.6% 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 Gilat Telecom Global. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gilat Telecom Global's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.89, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 1.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gilat Telecom Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gilat Telecom Global (XTAE:GLTL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₪0.35, compared to a current price of ₪2.25 — trading 541.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.89, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 1.78 and 54.6% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.96. Gilat Telecom Global's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 3 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 Gilat Telecom Global (XTAE:GLTL), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.89 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 Gilat Telecom Global (XTAE:GLTL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gilat Telecom Global stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₪2.25 is trading 541.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₪0.35.
GuruFocus considers Gilat Telecom Global to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XTAE:GLTL:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.89 (50% below median its 10-year median of 1.78)
GF Value™: ₪0.35 vs. price of ₪2.25 (541.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54.6% below the Telecommunication Services median (#81 of 303)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTAE:GLTL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gilat Telecom Global Ltd is engaged in providing end-to-end communication solutions including bandwidth and connectivity over satellite, fiber optic, and radio infrastructure to cellular operators, Internet providers, enterprises, government organizations, and emergency and rescue services in Africa and the middle east.
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