Hrvatski Telekom DD (ZAG:HT) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.21 (As of Mar. 2026) — 24% Above Median

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ZAG:HT Hrvatski Telekom DD ZAG:HT
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What is Hrvatski Telekom DD Debt-to-EBITDA?

Hrvatski Telekom DD ZAG:HT -0.74% 100 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.21 as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 0.17. GuruFocus rates ZAG:HT with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of €39.91 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 302 Telecommunication Services companies, Hrvatski Telekom DD ranks better than 94.04% on this metric.

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

Hrvatski Telekom DD's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €27 Mil. Hrvatski Telekom DD's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €65 Mil. Hrvatski Telekom DD's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €448 Mil. Hrvatski Telekom DD'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 Hrvatski Telekom DD's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

ZAG:HT' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1   Med: 0.17   Max: 0.29
Current: 0.19

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Hrvatski Telekom DD was 0.29. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.17.

ZAG:HT's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
94.04% of 302 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 2 vs ZAG:HT: 0.19

Hrvatski Telekom DD  (ZAG:HT) 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.


Hrvatski Telekom DD Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Hrvatski Telekom DD Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hrvatski Telekom DD'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.

Hrvatski Telekom DD Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Hrvatski Telekom DD 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 0.19 0.18 0.15 0.17 0.18

Hrvatski Telekom DD Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.19 0.17 0.14 0.17 0.21

ZAG:HT vs TMUS, VZ, T: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Hrvatski Telekom DD'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.


Hrvatski Telekom DD Debt-to-EBITDA vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Hrvatski Telekom DD's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hrvatski Telekom DD Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Hrvatski Telekom DD'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
=(23.005 + 61.701) / 465.158
=0.18

Hrvatski Telekom DD'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
=(27.3 + 65.4) / 448.4
=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?
Hrvatski Telekom DD (ZAG:HT) 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 Hrvatski Telekom DD. This is 24% above median its historical median of 0.17. Over the past decade, Hrvatski Telekom DD's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.10 to 0.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Hrvatski Telekom DD ranks #18 out of 302 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Hrvatski Telekom DD's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Hrvatski Telekom DD's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.21 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 0.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 0.29. The Telecommunication Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.00. Hrvatski Telekom DD's value of 0.21 is 89.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hrvatski Telekom DD ranks #18 out of 302 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hrvatski Telekom DD has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hrvatski Telekom DD's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Hrvatski Telekom DD ranks #18 out of 302 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Hrvatski Telekom DD in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.00. Hrvatski Telekom DD's value of 0.21 is 89.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Hrvatski Telekom DD's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.10 to 0.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.17 vs. the industry median of 2.00, Hrvatski Telekom DD 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. Hrvatski Telekom DD's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.21 is 89.5% 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 Hrvatski Telekom DD. 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. Hrvatski Telekom DD's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.21, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 0.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hrvatski Telekom DD stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hrvatski Telekom DD (ZAG:HT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €39.91, compared to a current price of €40.40 — trading 1.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.21, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 0.17 and 89.5% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 2.00. Hrvatski Telekom DD's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 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 Hrvatski Telekom DD (ZAG:HT), 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 Hrvatski Telekom DD (ZAG:HT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hrvatski Telekom DD stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €40.40 is trading 1.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €39.91. GuruFocus considers Hrvatski Telekom DD to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ZAG:HT:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.21 (24% above median its 10-year median of 0.17)
  • GF Value™: €39.91 vs. price of €40.40 (1.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 89.5% below the Telecommunication Services median (#18 of 302)

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


Hrvatski Telekom DD Business Description

Address Radnicka cesta 21, Zagreb, HRV, 10000
Hrvatski Telekom DD is a provider of telecommunication and digital services in the Republic of Croatia. It offers fixed and mobile telephony services as well as wholesale, Internet, and data. The company's business segments are Residential, Business, Other and Crnogorski Telekom. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Residential unit segment that includes marketing, sales, and customer services, focused on providing mobile, fixed-line telecommunications, electricity, and TV distribution and services to residential customers. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the Republic of Croatia.
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