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TMCNet:  McClatchy has the Highest Debt to EBITDA Ratio in the Publishing Industry (MNI, LEE, MEG, NYT, VCI)

[March 05, 2013]

McClatchy has the Highest Debt to EBITDA Ratio in the Publishing Industry (MNI, LEE, MEG, NYT, VCI)

Mar 05, 2013 (SmarTrend(R) News Watch via COMTEX) -- Below are the three companies in the Publishing industry with the highest debt to EBITDA ratios. This ratio indicates how many years of EBITDA would be necessary in order to pay back all the debt (assuming Debt and EBITDA are constant). Typically, this ratio is considered to be alarming when it is greater than 3.0 but this can vary and should be looked at within the context of the industry.McClatchy ranks highest with a a debt to EBITDA ratio of 5.7. Following is Lee Enterprises with a a debt to EBITDA ratio of 5.6. Media General ranks third highest with a a debt to EBITDA ratio of 4.6.


The New York Times follows with a a debt to EBITDA ratio of 2.5, and Valassis Communications rounds out the top five with a a debt to EBITDA ratio of 2.2.

SmarTrend recommended that subscribers consider buying shares of Media General on February 6th, 2013 as our technology indicated a new Uptrend was in progress when shares hit $4.75. Since that recommendation, shares of Media General have risen 3.9%. We continue to monitor Media General for any potential shift so investors can protect gains and will alert SmarTrend subscribers immediately.

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