Bapcor (ASX:BAP) Debt-to-EBITDA : -7.11 (As of Dec. 2025)


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54 GF Score
Price A$0.45
GF Value A$3.53
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Bapcor Debt-to-EBITDA?

Bapcor ASX:BAP -2.20% 54 Debt-to-EBITDA is -7.11 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:BAP with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.53 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 896 Retail - Cyclical companies, Bapcor ranks worse than 111607.03% on this metric.

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Bapcor's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$154 Mil. Bapcor's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$488 Mil. Bapcor's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-90 Mil. Bapcor's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -7.11.

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 Bapcor's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:BAP' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -99.18   Med: 2.2   Max: 4.17
Current: -99.18

During the past 12 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Bapcor was 4.17. The lowest was -99.18. And the median was 2.20.

ASX:BAP's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 896 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.405 vs ASX:BAP: -99.18

Bapcor  (ASX:BAP) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-EBITDA, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by EBITDA. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


Be Aware

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.


Bapcor Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Bapcor Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bapcor's Debt-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.

Bapcor Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Bapcor Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.63 2.18 2.47 -15.65 4.05

Bapcor Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.90 -2.05 2.63 8.29 -7.11

ASX:BAP vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Bapcor'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.


Bapcor Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bapcor's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bapcor's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Bapcor Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Bapcor's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(55.292 + 586.92) / 158.413
=4.05

Bapcor's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(154.296 + 488.403) / -90.438
=-7.11

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -7.11 mean?
Bapcor (ASX:BAP) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -7.11 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 Bapcor. According to the industry distribution chart, Bapcor ranks #999999 out of 896 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Is Bapcor's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Bapcor's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -7.11. Based on the distribution chart, Bapcor ranks #999999 out of 896 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bapcor has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bapcor's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Bapcor ranks #999999 out of 896 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Bapcor in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.41. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.41, based on 896 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. 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 Bapcor. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bapcor's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -7.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bapcor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bapcor (ASX:BAP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$3.53, compared to a current price of A$0.45 — trading 87.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -7.11. Bapcor's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 8 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 Bapcor (ASX:BAP), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -7.11 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 Bapcor (ASX:BAP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bapcor stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.45 is trading 87.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.53. GuruFocus considers Bapcor to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:BAP:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -7.11
  • GF Value™: A$3.53 vs. price of A$0.45 (87.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Bapcor Business Description

Address 127-139, Link Road, Melbourne Airport, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3045
Bapcor is one of the largest automotive spare parts and accessories businesses in Australia and New Zealand. The firm principally distributes automotive spare parts and accessories to independent and chain mechanic workshops in Australia and New Zealand through Burson-branded stores. Bapcor also operates a retail automotive spare parts and accessories business in Australia, catering to the do-it-yourself customer, under the AutoPro and Autobarn brands. The networks business is a brand owner and wholesaler of specialized parts.
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