G4S Botswana (BOT:G4S) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.00 (As of . 20)

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BOT:G4S G4S Botswana Ltd BOT:G4S
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What is G4S Botswana Debt-to-EBITDA?

G4S Botswana BOT:G4S 39 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00 as of . 20. GuruFocus rates BOT:G4S with a GF Score™ of 39/100.

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

G4S Botswana's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in . 20 was BWP0.00 Mil. G4S Botswana's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in . 20 was BWP0.00 Mil. G4S Botswana's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in . 20 was BWP0.00 Mil.

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 G4S Botswana's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

BOT:G4S's Debt-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 1.67
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-EBITDA only.

G4S Botswana  (BOT:G4S) 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.

G4S Botswana Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms

G4S Botswana Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for G4S Botswana'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.

G4S Botswana Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

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BOT:G4S vs : Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, G4S Botswana'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.

G4S Botswana Debt-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, G4S Botswana's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where G4S Botswana's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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G4S Botswana Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

G4S Botswana's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in . 20 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=( + ) / N/A
=N/A

G4S Botswana's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in . 20 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=( + ) / 0
=N/A

* 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 one times the quarterly (. 20) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.00 mean?
G4S Botswana (BOT:G4S) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.00 as of . 20. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on G4S Botswana.
Is G4S Botswana's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
G4S Botswana's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00. Overall, G4S Botswana has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does G4S Botswana's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ?
G4S Botswana's Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67. 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 Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 1.67, based on 837 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 G4S Botswana. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. G4S Botswana's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is G4S Botswana stock overvalued right now?
G4S Botswana (BOT:G4S) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.00. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00. G4S Botswana's overall GF Score™ is 39/100. 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 G4S Botswana (BOT:G4S), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00 as of . 20. 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.

G4S Botswana Business Description

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Address Plot 20584, Western By-Pass, PO Box 1488, Gaborone, BWA
G4S Botswana Ltd is the international security solutions group, which specializes in outsourced business processes in sectors where security and safety risks are considered a strategic threat. Its services include Security Services, Cash solutions, Care and facilities management, and Consulting services.
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