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Acerias Paz del RioBOG:PAZRIO 34 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.61 as of Mar. 2026, which is 111% above its 10-year median of 1.71. GuruFocus rates BOG:PAZRIO with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of COP4.55 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 500 Steel companies, Acerias Paz del Rio ranks worse than 62.4% 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 Acerias Paz del Rio's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
BOG:PAZRIO'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.29 Med: 1.71 Max: 3.97
Current: 3.97
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Acerias Paz del Rio was 3.97. The lowest was -1.29. And the median was 1.71.
BOG:PAZRIO's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 62.4% of 500
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.85
vs BOG:PAZRIO: 3.97
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.
Acerias Paz del Rio Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Acerias Paz del Rio Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Acerias Paz del Rio'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.
BOG:PAZRIO vs NUE, STLD, RS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Acerias Paz del Rio'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.
Acerias Paz del Rio Debt-to-EBITDA vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Acerias Paz del Rio's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acerias Paz del Rio'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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Acerias Paz del Rio (BOG:PAZRIO) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.61 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 Acerias Paz del Rio. This is 111% above median its historical median of 1.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Acerias Paz del Rio ranks #312 out of 500 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 62.4%.
Is Acerias Paz del Rio's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Acerias Paz del Rio's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.61 is 111% above median its 10-year median of 1.71. The Steel industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.85. Acerias Paz del Rio's value of 3.61 is 26.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acerias Paz del Rio ranks #312 out of 500 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Acerias Paz del Rio has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acerias Paz del Rio's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Acerias Paz del Rio ranks #312 out of 500 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Acerias Paz del Rio in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.85. Acerias Paz del Rio's value of 3.61 is 26.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.71 vs. the industry median of 2.85, Acerias Paz del Rio 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 a Steel company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Steel companies is 2.85, based on 500 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. Acerias Paz del Rio's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.61 is 26.7% 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 Acerias Paz del Rio. For the Steel industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acerias Paz del Rio's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.61, which is 111% above median its own 10-year median of 1.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acerias Paz del Rio stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acerias Paz del Rio (BOG:PAZRIO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is COP4.55, compared to a current price of COP3.90 — trading 14.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.61, which is 111% above median its 10-year median of 1.71 and 26.7% above the Steel industry median of 2.85. Acerias Paz del Rio's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Acerias Paz del Rio (BOG:PAZRIO), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.61 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 Acerias Paz del Rio (BOG:PAZRIO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acerias Paz del Rio stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of COP3.90 is trading 14.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of COP4.55.
GuruFocus considers Acerias Paz del Rio to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOG:PAZRIO:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.61 (111% above median its 10-year median of 1.71)
GF Value™: COP4.55 vs. price of COP3.90 (14.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.7% above the Steel median (#312 of 500)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOG:PAZRIO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Acerias Paz del Rio SA is engaged in the production, processing, marketing, and distribution of elements and raw materials necessary for the steel industry, as well as its products, and to carry out all kinds of industrial, commercial, and distribution activities related to steel and steel industry products.
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