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Big River IndustriesASX:BRI 81 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.76 as of Dec. 2025, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 1.78. GuruFocus rates ASX:BRI with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 208 Forest Products companies, Big River Industries ranks better than 56.25% 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 Big River Industries's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:BRI'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.98 Med: 1.78 Max: 9.83
Current: 2.87
During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Big River Industries was 9.83. The lowest was 0.98. And the median was 1.78.
ASX:BRI's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 56.25% of 208
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 3.31
vs ASX:BRI: 2.87
Big River Industries (ASX:BRI) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
Big River Industries Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Big River Industries Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Big River Industries'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.
ASX:BRI vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Big River Industries'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.
Big River Industries Debt-to-EBITDA vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Big River Industries's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Big River Industries'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.
Big River Industries (ASX:BRI) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.76 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 Big River Industries. This is 55% above median its historical median of 1.78. Over the past decade, Big River Industries' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.98 to 9.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Big River Industries ranks #91 out of 208 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 43.7%.
Is Big River Industries' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Big River Industries' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.76 is 55% above median its 10-year median of 1.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.98 to a high of 9.83. The Forest Products industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.31. Big River Industries' value of 2.76 is 16.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Big River Industries ranks #91 out of 208 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Big River Industries has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Big River Industries' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Big River Industries ranks #91 out of 208 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Big River Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.31. Big River Industries' value of 2.76 is 16.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Big River Industries' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.98 to 9.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.78 vs. the industry median of 3.31, Big River Industries 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 Forest Products company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Forest Products companies is 3.31, based on 208 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. Big River Industries's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.76 is 16.6% 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 Big River Industries. For the Forest Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Big River Industries's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.76, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 1.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Big River Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Big River Industries (ASX:BRI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.48, compared to a current price of A$1.40 — trading 5.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.76, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 1.78 and 16.6% below the Forest Products industry median of 3.31. Big River Industries' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 10 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 Big River Industries (ASX:BRI), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.76 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 Big River Industries (ASX:BRI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Big River Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$1.40 is trading 5.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.48.
GuruFocus considers Big River Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:BRI:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.76 (55% above median its 10-year median of 1.78)
GF Value™: A$1.48 vs. price of A$1.40 (5.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.6% below the Forest Products median (#91 of 208)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:BRI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Big River Industries Ltd is a manufacturer, distributor, and supplier of timber, builder's hardware, building supplies, and services for the residential, commercial, industrial, building, and construction industries. The company's segment includes Panels and Construction. It generates maximum revenue from the Construction segment. The Construction division comprises fifteen sites that sell building, commercial, and formwork products in Australia. The panel segment comprises three manufacturing and six distribution sites of timber panel products in Australia and New Zealand. Geographically, the company derives the majority of its revenue from Australia.
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