Highlight Communications AG (CHIX:HLGD) EV-to-EBITDA: 18.83 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 549% Above Median

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CHIX:HLGD Highlight Communications AG CHIX:HLGD
49 GF Score
Price €3.91
GF Value €13.42
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What is Highlight Communications AG EV-to-EBITDA?

Highlight Communications AG CHIX:HLGD 49 EV-to-EBITDA is 18.83 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 549% above its 10-year median of 2.90. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HLGD with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.42. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 748 Media - Diversified companies, Highlight Communications AG ranks worse than 79.41% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Highlight Communications AG's enterprise value is €231.3 Mil. Highlight Communications AG's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €12.3 Mil. Therefore, Highlight Communications AG's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 18.83.

The historical rank and industry rank for Highlight Communications AG's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:HLGd' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.96   Med: 2.9   Max: 22.28
Current: 18.83

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Highlight Communications AG was 22.28. The lowest was 0.96. And the median was 2.90.

CHIX:HLGd's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
79.41% of 748 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 7.31 vs CHIX:HLGd: 18.83

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-01), Highlight Communications AG's stock price is €3.91. Highlight Communications AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-2.559. Therefore, Highlight Communications AG's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Highlight Communications AG  (CHIX:HLGd) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Highlight Communications AG's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=3.91/-2.559
=At Loss

Highlight Communications AG's share price for today is €3.91.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Highlight Communications AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-2.559.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Highlight Communications AG EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Highlight Communications AG EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Highlight Communications AG's EV-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.

Highlight Communications AG EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Highlight Communications AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Highlight Communications AG Semi-Annual Data
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CHIX:HLGD vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Highlight Communications AG's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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.


Highlight Communications AG EV-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Highlight Communications AG's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Highlight Communications AG's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Highlight Communications AG EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Highlight Communications AG's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=231.303/12.282
=18.83

Highlight Communications AG's current Enterprise Value is €231.3 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Highlight Communications AG's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €12.3 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 18.83 mean?
Highlight Communications AG (CHIX:HLGD) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 18.83 as of Aug. 01, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Highlight Communications AG. This is 549% above median its historical median of 2.90. Over the past decade, Highlight Communications AG's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.96 to 22.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Highlight Communications AG ranks #594 out of 748 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 79.4%.
Is Highlight Communications AG's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Highlight Communications AG's current EV-to-EBITDA of 18.83 is 549% above median its 10-year median of 2.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.96 to a high of 22.28. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.31. Highlight Communications AG's value of 18.83 is 157.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Highlight Communications AG ranks #594 out of 748 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Highlight Communications AG has a GF Score™ of 49/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Highlight Communications AG's EV-to-EBITDA compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Highlight Communications AG ranks #594 out of 748 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Highlight Communications AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.31. Highlight Communications AG's value of 18.83 is 157.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Highlight Communications AG's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.96 to 22.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.90 vs. the industry median of 7.31, Highlight Communications AG 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 7.31, based on 748 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Highlight Communications AG's current EV-to-EBITDA of 18.83 is 157.6% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Highlight Communications AG. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Highlight Communications AG's current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.83, which is 549% above median its own 10-year median of 2.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Highlight Communications AG stock overvalued right now?
Highlight Communications AG (CHIX:HLGD) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 18.83. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.42, compared to a current price of €3.91 — trading 70.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.83, which is 549% above median its 10-year median of 2.90 and 157.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 7.31. Highlight Communications AG's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Highlight Communications AG (CHIX:HLGD), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.83 as of Aug. 01, 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 Highlight Communications AG (CHIX:HLGD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Highlight Communications AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.91 is trading 70.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €13.42.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:HLGD:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 18.83 (549% above median its 10-year median of 2.90)
  • GF Value™: €13.42 vs. price of €3.91 (70.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 157.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#594 of 748)

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


Highlight Communications AG Business Description

Other Exchanges HLG:Germany
Address Netzibodenstrasse 23b, Pratteln, CHE, 4133
Highlight Communications AG is a Switzerland-based financial holding company. The company is a film production and license company in German-speaking countries. Its two operating segments include Film and Sports and Event. In the Film segment, the company, along with its subsidiaries, is a producer and distributor of cinema, video, and TV films. In addition to owning and co-producing, it acquires the exploitation rights to third-party productions. The Sports and Event segment mainly comprises activities in the TV and digital areas with the umbrella brand SPORT1 and in the area of production, content solutions services, and content marketing with PLAZAMEDIA. The majority of the comapny's revenue is derived from the Film segment.
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