Esterad Investment Co BSC (BAH:ESTERAD) Debt-to-EBITDA : 9.26 (As of Mar. 2026) — 128% Above Median

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BAH:ESTERAD Esterad Investment Co BSC BAH:ESTERAD
72 GF Score
Price BHD0.19
GF Value BHD0.41
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Esterad Investment Co BSC Debt-to-EBITDA?

Esterad Investment Co BSC BAH:ESTERAD 72 Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.26 as of Mar. 2026, which is 128% above its 10-year median of 4.06. GuruFocus rates BAH:ESTERAD with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of BHD0.41 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 383 Asset Management companies, Esterad Investment Co BSC ranks worse than 64.49% on this metric.

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

Esterad Investment Co BSC's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was BHD0.00 Mil. Esterad Investment Co BSC's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was BHD21.19 Mil. Esterad Investment Co BSC's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was BHD2.29 Mil. Esterad Investment Co BSC's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.26.

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 Esterad Investment Co BSC's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

BAH:ESTERAD' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.45   Med: 4.06   Max: 11.84
Current: 2.58

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Esterad Investment Co BSC was 11.84. The lowest was 1.45. And the median was 4.06.

BAH:ESTERAD's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
64.49% of 383 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 1.39 vs BAH:ESTERAD: 2.58

Esterad Investment Co BSC  (BAH:ESTERAD) 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.


Esterad Investment Co BSC Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Esterad Investment Co BSC Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Esterad Investment Co BSC'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.

Esterad Investment Co BSC Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Esterad Investment Co BSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Esterad Investment Co BSC Quarterly Data
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BAH:ESTERAD vs BLK, BX, KKR: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Esterad Investment Co BSC'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.


Esterad Investment Co BSC Debt-to-EBITDA vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Esterad Investment Co BSC's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Esterad Investment Co BSC's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Esterad Investment Co BSC Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Esterad Investment Co BSC's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year 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
=(0.068 + 24.71) / 8.733
=2.84

Esterad Investment Co BSC's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(0 + 21.194) / 2.288
=9.26

* 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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.26 mean?
Esterad Investment Co BSC (BAH:ESTERAD) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.26 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Esterad Investment Co BSC. This is 128% above median its historical median of 4.06. Over the past decade, Esterad Investment Co BSC's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.45 to 11.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Esterad Investment Co BSC ranks #247 out of 383 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 64.5%.
Is Esterad Investment Co BSC's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Esterad Investment Co BSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.26 is 128% above median its 10-year median of 4.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.45 to a high of 11.84. The Asset Management industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.39. Esterad Investment Co BSC's value of 9.26 is 566.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Esterad Investment Co BSC ranks #247 out of 383 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Esterad Investment Co BSC has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Esterad Investment Co BSC's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Esterad Investment Co BSC ranks #247 out of 383 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Esterad Investment Co BSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.39. Esterad Investment Co BSC's value of 9.26 is 566.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Esterad Investment Co BSC's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.45 to 11.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.06 vs. the industry median of 1.39, Esterad Investment Co BSC has consistently been above 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Asset Management companies is 1.39, based on 383 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. Esterad Investment Co BSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.26 is 566.2% above 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 Esterad Investment Co BSC. For the Asset Management industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Esterad Investment Co BSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.26, which is 128% above median its own 10-year median of 4.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Esterad Investment Co BSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Esterad Investment Co BSC (BAH:ESTERAD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is BHD0.41, compared to a current price of BHD0.19 — trading 52.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.26, which is 128% above median its 10-year median of 4.06 and 566.2% above the Asset Management industry median of 1.39. Esterad Investment Co BSC's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 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 Esterad Investment Co BSC (BAH:ESTERAD), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.26 as of Mar. 2026. 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 Esterad Investment Co BSC (BAH:ESTERAD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Esterad Investment Co BSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of BHD0.19 is trading 52.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of BHD0.41. GuruFocus considers Esterad Investment Co BSC to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BAH:ESTERAD:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 9.26 (128% above median its 10-year median of 4.06)
  • GF Value™: BHD0.41 vs. price of BHD0.19 (52.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 566.2% above the Asset Management median (#247 of 383)

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


Esterad Investment Co BSC Business Description

Address GFH Tower, 3rd Floor, P.O. Box 1080, Manama, BHR
Esterad Investment Co BSC operates in the financial sector. The principal activity of the company is to invest in public and private equities, fixed income, real estate, and other asset classes in both local and international markets. It owns four key portfolio investment models including a strategic equity portfolio, fixed income portfolio, properties & income-producing assets, and a trading portfolio. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Investment income.
72GF Score

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