Verbrec (ASX:VBC) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.81 (As of Dec. 2025) — 22% Above Median

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ASX:VBC Verbrec Ltd ASX:VBC
52 GF Score
Price A$0.21
GF Value A$0.11
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Verbrec Debt-to-EBITDA?

Verbrec ASX:VBC 52 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.81 as of Dec. 2025, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 1.48. GuruFocus rates ASX:VBC with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,405 Construction companies, Verbrec ranks better than 56.3% on this metric.

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

Verbrec's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$5.13 Mil. Verbrec's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$9.51 Mil. Verbrec's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$8.07 Mil. Verbrec's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.81.

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

ASX:VBC' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.67   Med: 1.48   Max: 9.11
Current: 1.68

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Verbrec was 9.11. The lowest was -2.67. And the median was 1.48.

ASX:VBC's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
56.3% of 1405 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.17 vs ASX:VBC: 1.68

Verbrec  (ASX:VBC) 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.


Verbrec Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Verbrec Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Verbrec'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.

Verbrec Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Verbrec 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 7.30 5.81 -2.67 1.48 1.24

Verbrec 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 1.47 1.77 1.83 1.02 1.81

ASX:VBC vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Verbrec'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.


Verbrec Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Verbrec's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


ASX:VBC
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Verbrec Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Verbrec'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
=(3.6 + 5.97) / 7.739
=1.24

Verbrec'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
=(5.128 + 9.507) / 8.068
=1.81

* 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 1.81 mean?
Verbrec (ASX:VBC) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.81 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 Verbrec. This is 22% above median its historical median of 1.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Verbrec ranks #614 out of 1405 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 43.7%.
Is Verbrec's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Verbrec's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.81 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 1.48. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.17. Verbrec's value of 1.81 is 16.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Verbrec ranks #614 out of 1405 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Verbrec has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Verbrec's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Verbrec ranks #614 out of 1405 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Verbrec in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.17. Verbrec's value of 1.81 is 16.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.48 vs. the industry median of 2.17, Verbrec 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 2.17, based on 1,405 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. Verbrec's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.81 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 Verbrec. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Verbrec's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.81, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 1.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Verbrec stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verbrec (ASX:VBC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.11, compared to a current price of A$0.21 — trading 86.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.81, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 1.48 and 16.6% below the Construction industry median of 2.17. Verbrec's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 4 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 Verbrec (ASX:VBC), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.81 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 Verbrec (ASX:VBC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verbrec stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$0.21 is trading 86.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.11. GuruFocus considers Verbrec to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:VBC:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.81 (22% above median its 10-year median of 1.48)
  • GF Value™: A$0.11 vs. price of A$0.21 (86.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 16.6% below the Construction median (#614 of 1405)

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


Verbrec Business Description

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Address 200 Mary Street, Level 14, Brisbane, QLD, AUS, 4000
Verbrec Ltd is an engineering and operations services company. The company operates in two segments: Engineering and Training Services. The company provides engineering, project delivery, and operations solutions to clients, including automation and control, power, process plants, and pipelines. It has operations across Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and the Pacific Islands.
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