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Tele Columbus AGHAM:TC1 33 Debt-to-Equity is -2.29 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:TC1 with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 326 Telecommunication Services companies, Tele Columbus AG ranks worse than 306748.16% 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 Tele Columbus AG's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:TC1'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -47.56 Med: 3.21 Max: 24.43
Current: -2.29
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Tele Columbus AG was 24.43. The lowest was -47.56. And the median was 3.21.
HAM:TC1's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 0.625
vs HAM:TC1: -2.29
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.
Tele Columbus AG Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Tele Columbus AG Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tele Columbus AG's Debt-to-Equity 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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Tele Columbus AG'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.
Tele Columbus AG Debt-to-Equity vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Tele Columbus AG's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tele Columbus AG'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.
Tele Columbus AG (HAM:TC1) has a Debt-to-Equity of -2.29 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Tele Columbus AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tele Columbus AG ranks #999999 out of 326 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is Tele Columbus AG's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Tele Columbus AG's current Debt-to-Equity is -2.29. Based on the distribution chart, Tele Columbus AG ranks #999999 out of 326 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Tele Columbus AG has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tele Columbus AG's Debt-to-Equity compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Tele Columbus AG ranks #999999 out of 326 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Tele Columbus AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.63. 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 0.63, based on 326 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. 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 Tele Columbus AG and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tele Columbus AG's current Debt-to-Equity is -2.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tele Columbus AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tele Columbus AG (HAM:TC1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.31, compared to a current price of €0.47 — trading 51.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is -2.29. Tele Columbus AG's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 7 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 Tele Columbus AG (HAM:TC1), the current Debt-to-Equity is -2.29 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 Tele Columbus AG (HAM:TC1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tele Columbus AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.47 is trading 51.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.31.
GuruFocus considers Tele Columbus AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:TC1:
Debt-to-Equity: -2.29
GF Value™: €0.31 vs. price of €0.47 (51.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:TC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tele Columbus AG is a triple-play telecommunications company. It derives revenue from TV, the Internet, cellphone, and voice services. The group operates through two main segments: TV and Internet, and telephony. The company's TV segment offers cable TV services to customers. The majority of revenue stems from this segment. Internet and telephony derive revenue from the provision of broadband Internet access as well as fixed-line and mobile telephony services to customers. The company is an owner of telecommunications infrastructure. The company generates the vast majority of its revenue in Germany.
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