African Rainbow MineralsAFBOF 84 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.14 as of Dec. 2025, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 0.34. GuruFocus rates AFBOF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 591 Metals & Mining companies, African Rainbow Minerals ranks better than 74.45% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
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 African Rainbow Minerals's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
AFBOF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.34 Max: 2.01
Current: 0.31
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of African Rainbow Minerals was 2.01. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.34.
AFBOF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 74.45% of 591
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.23
vs AFBOF: 0.31
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.
African Rainbow Minerals Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
African Rainbow Minerals Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, African Rainbow Minerals'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.
African Rainbow Minerals Debt-to-EBITDA vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, African Rainbow Minerals's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where African Rainbow Minerals's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
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 (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
African Rainbow Minerals (AFBOF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.14 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on African Rainbow Minerals. This is 59% below median its historical median of 0.34. Over the past decade, African Rainbow Minerals' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.02 to 2.01. According to the industry distribution chart, African Rainbow Minerals ranks #151 out of 591 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 25.5%.
Is African Rainbow Minerals' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
African Rainbow Minerals' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.14 is 59% below median its 10-year median of 0.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 2.01. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.23. African Rainbow Minerals' value of 0.14 is 88.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, African Rainbow Minerals ranks #151 out of 591 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, African Rainbow Minerals has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does African Rainbow Minerals' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, African Rainbow Minerals ranks #151 out of 591 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts African Rainbow Minerals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.23. African Rainbow Minerals' value of 0.14 is 88.6% below this benchmark. Historically, African Rainbow Minerals' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.02 to 2.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.34 vs. the industry median of 1.23, African Rainbow Minerals has consistently been below 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Metals & Mining companies is 1.23, based on 591 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. African Rainbow Minerals's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.14 is 88.6% below 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 African Rainbow Minerals. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. African Rainbow Minerals's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.14, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 0.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is African Rainbow Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African Rainbow Minerals (AFBOF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.75, compared to a current price of $11.07 — trading 13.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.14, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 0.34 and 88.6% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.23. African Rainbow Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 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 African Rainbow Minerals (AFBOF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.14 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 African Rainbow Minerals (AFBOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African Rainbow Minerals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.07 is trading 13.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.75.
GuruFocus considers African Rainbow Minerals to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AFBOF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.14 (59% below median its 10-year median of 0.34)
GF Value™: $12.75 vs. price of $11.07 (13.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 88.6% below the Metals & Mining median (#151 of 591)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AFBOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
African Rainbow Minerals Ltd is a South African diversified mining and minerals company with operations in South Africa and Malaysia. The group operates through four main segments: ARM Platinum, which includes platinum group metals and nickel; ARM Ferrous, focused on iron ore, manganese ore, and chrome ore; ARM Coal, operating mainly in the Goedgevonden Mine; and ARM Corporate, which includes Machadodorp Works, gold investments, and other activities. The company produces manganese alloys and holds a strategic investment in gold. The company generates the majority of its revenue from South Africa and maintains a presence in Europe, the Americas, and the Far and Middle East.
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