Indong Tea Co (BOM:543769) Debt-to-EBITDA : -41.29 (As of Mar. 2026)

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BOM:543769 Indong Tea Co Ltd BOM:543769
55 GF Score
Price ₹8.10
GF Value ₹14.13
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Indong Tea Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Indong Tea Co BOM:543769 55 Debt-to-EBITDA is -41.29 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:543769 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹14.13 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,554 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Indong Tea Co ranks worse than 79.54% on this metric.

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

Indong Tea Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹86.4 Mil. Indong Tea Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹16.2 Mil. Indong Tea Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-2.5 Mil. Indong Tea Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -41.29.

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 Indong Tea Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:543769' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.78   Med: 4.35   Max: 12.74
Current: 5.08

During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Indong Tea Co was 12.74. The lowest was 1.78. And the median was 4.35.

BOM:543769's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
79.54% of 1554 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.105 vs BOM:543769: 5.08

Indong Tea Co  (BOM:543769) 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.


Indong Tea Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Indong Tea Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Indong Tea Co'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.

Indong Tea Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Indong Tea Co Annual Data
Trend Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 2.52 1.78 9.32 3.17 5.08

Indong Tea Co Semi-Annual Data
Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.85 1.05 -2.63 1.80 -41.29

BOM:543769 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Indong Tea Co'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.


Indong Tea Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Indong Tea Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Indong Tea Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Indong Tea Co's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year 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
=(86.423 + 16.218) / 20.221
=5.08

Indong Tea Co'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
=(86.423 + 16.218) / -2.486
=-41.29

* 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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -41.29 mean?
Indong Tea Co (BOM:543769) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -41.29 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 Indong Tea Co. Over the past decade, Indong Tea Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.78 to 12.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Indong Tea Co ranks #1236 out of 1554 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 79.5%.
Is Indong Tea Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Indong Tea Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -41.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.78 to a high of 12.74. Based on the distribution chart, Indong Tea Co ranks #1236 out of 1554 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Indong Tea Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Indong Tea Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Indong Tea Co ranks #1236 out of 1554 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Indong Tea Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.11. Historically, Indong Tea Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.78 to 12.74 over the past decade. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.11, based on 1,554 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 Indong Tea Co. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Indong Tea Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -41.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Indong Tea Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indong Tea Co (BOM:543769) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹14.13, compared to a current price of ₹8.10 — trading 42.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -41.29. Indong Tea Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 5 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 Indong Tea Co (BOM:543769), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -41.29 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 Indong Tea Co (BOM:543769) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indong Tea Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹8.10 is trading 42.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹14.13. GuruFocus considers Indong Tea Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BOM:543769:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -41.29
  • GF Value™: ₹14.13 vs. price of ₹8.10 (42.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:543769 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Indong Tea Co Business Description

Address 4/1, Middleton Street, 5th Floor, Sikkim Commerce House, Kolkata, WB, IND, 700071
Indong Tea Co Ltd is involved in cultivating, manufacturing, and selling tea. The company's main business is the production of tea, which is sold through auction centers and as bulk or private sales. Their product portfolio includes CTC (Crush/Cut, Tear, Curl) Black Tea and a Dairy Unit.
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