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Eutelsat CommunicationsCHIX:ETLP +6.32%66 Debt-to-Equity is 0.75 as of Dec. 2025, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 1.28. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ETLP with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.51 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 324 Telecommunication Services companies, Eutelsat Communications ranks worse than 58.02% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Eutelsat Communications's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:ETLp'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75 Med: 1.28 Max: 1.88
Current: 0.75
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Eutelsat Communications was 1.88. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 1.28.
CHIX:ETLp's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 58.02% of 324
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.615
vs CHIX:ETLp: 0.75
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Eutelsat Communications Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Eutelsat Communications Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
CHIX:ETLP vs VZ, TMUS, T: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Eutelsat Communications's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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.
Eutelsat Communications Debt-to-Equity vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Eutelsat Communications's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eutelsat Communications's Debt-to-Equity 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.
Eutelsat Communications (CHIX:ETLP) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.75 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Eutelsat Communications and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 1.28. Over the past decade, Eutelsat Communications' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.75 to 1.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Eutelsat Communications ranks #188 out of 324 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 58%.
Is Eutelsat Communications' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Eutelsat Communications' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.75 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 1.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 1.88. The Telecommunication Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.62. Eutelsat Communications' value of 0.75 is 22% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eutelsat Communications ranks #188 out of 324 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Eutelsat Communications has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eutelsat Communications' Debt-to-Equity compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Eutelsat Communications ranks #188 out of 324 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Eutelsat Communications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.62. Eutelsat Communications' value of 0.75 is 22% above this benchmark. Historically, Eutelsat Communications' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.75 to 1.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.28 vs. the industry median of 0.62, Eutelsat Communications 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-Equity for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.62, based on 324 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Eutelsat Communications's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.75 is 22% 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-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Eutelsat Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eutelsat Communications's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.75, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 1.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eutelsat Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eutelsat Communications (CHIX:ETLP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.51, compared to a current price of €2.11 — trading 15.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.75, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 1.28 and 22% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.62. Eutelsat Communications' 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-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Eutelsat Communications (CHIX:ETLP), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.75 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 Eutelsat Communications (CHIX:ETLP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eutelsat Communications stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.11 is trading 15.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.51.
GuruFocus considers Eutelsat Communications to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:ETLP:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.75 (41% below median its 10-year median of 1.28)
GF Value™: €2.51 vs. price of €2.11 (15.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22% above the Telecommunication Services median (#188 of 324)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:ETLP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eutelsat Communications is a satellite operator, specialised in the supply of connectivity and broadcasting services across various countries. Its coverage spans the EMEA, the Americas, and Asia. It operates a fleet of various satellites serving broadcasters, telecommunications operators, Internet service providers, and government agencies. These satellites are used for video broadcasting, news gathering, broadband services, and data connectivity solutions. The company generates revenue in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Africa, and Asia.
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