ZDGGF (Zoo Digital Group) Debt-to-EBITDA : 8.91 (As of Mar. 2026) — 464% Above Median

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ZDGGF Zoo Digital Group PLC ZDGGF
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Price $0.17
GF Value $0.35
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What is Zoo Digital Group Debt-to-EBITDA?

Zoo Digital Group ZDGGF +73.60% 56 Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.91 as of Mar. 2026, which is 464% above its 10-year median of 1.58. GuruFocus rates ZDGGF with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.35 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,725 Software companies, Zoo Digital Group ranks worse than 57970.96% on this metric.

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

Zoo Digital Group's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.89 Mil. Zoo Digital Group's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.76 Mil. Zoo Digital Group's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.52 Mil. Zoo Digital Group's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.91.

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

ZDGGF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -52.87   Med: 1.58   Max: 104.17
Current: -52.87

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Zoo Digital Group was 104.17. The lowest was -52.87. And the median was 1.58.

ZDGGF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 1725 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.08 vs ZDGGF: -52.87

Zoo Digital Group  (OTCPK:ZDGGF) 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.


Zoo Digital Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Zoo Digital Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zoo Digital 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.

Zoo Digital Group Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Zoo Digital Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.83 0.59 -0.46 -13.99 2.09

Zoo Digital Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 -0.45 1.71 -1.18 1.42 8.91

ZDGGF vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Zoo Digital 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.


Zoo Digital Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Zoo Digital Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Zoo Digital Group Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Zoo Digital Group's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year 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
=(2.894 + 1.758) / 2.227
=2.09

Zoo Digital Group'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
=(2.894 + 1.758) / 0.522
=8.91

* 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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.91 mean?
Zoo Digital Group (ZDGGF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.91 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 Zoo Digital Group. This is 464% above median its historical median of 1.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Zoo Digital Group ranks #999999 out of 1725 companies in the Software industry.
Is Zoo Digital Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Zoo Digital Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.91 is 464% above median its 10-year median of 1.58. The Software industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.08. Zoo Digital Group's value of 8.91 is 725% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zoo Digital Group ranks #999999 out of 1725 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Zoo Digital Group has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zoo Digital Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Zoo Digital Group ranks #999999 out of 1725 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Zoo Digital Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.08. Zoo Digital Group's value of 8.91 is 725% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.58 vs. the industry median of 1.08, Zoo Digital 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 Software company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 1.08, based on 1,725 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. Zoo Digital Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.91 is 725% 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 Zoo Digital Group. For the Software industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zoo Digital Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.91, which is 464% above median its own 10-year median of 1.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zoo Digital Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zoo Digital Group (ZDGGF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.35, compared to a current price of $0.17 — trading 51.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.91, which is 464% above median its 10-year median of 1.58 and 725% above the Software industry median of 1.08. Zoo Digital Group's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 4 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 Zoo Digital Group (ZDGGF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.91 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 Zoo Digital Group (ZDGGF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zoo Digital Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.17 is trading 51.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.35. GuruFocus considers Zoo Digital Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ZDGGF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 8.91 (464% above median its 10-year median of 1.58)
  • GF Value™: $0.35 vs. price of $0.17 (51.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 725% above the Software median (#999999 of 1725)

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


Zoo Digital Group Business Description

Other Exchanges ZOO:UK
Address Angel Street, Floor 2, Castle House, Sheffield, GBR, S3 8LN
Zoo Digital Group PLC through its subsidiaries provides cloud technology services. Its services are used for digital content authoring, video post-production, and localisation for entertainment, publishing, and packaging markets. The company's operating segment includes Media Production and Software solutions. Media Production includes localisation and media services. It generates maximum revenue from the Media Production segment. Geographically, it operates in the United Kingdom and the United States, out of which it derives the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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