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Black Rock Coffee BarBRCB -1.76%10 Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.25 as of Mar. 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 13.96. GuruFocus rates BRCB with a GF Score™ of 10/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 299 Restaurants companies, Black Rock Coffee Bar ranks worse than 96.66% 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 Black Rock Coffee Bar's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
BRCB'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.52 Med: 13.96 Max: 27.72
Current: 22.12
During the past 3 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Black Rock Coffee Bar was 27.72. The lowest was 13.52. And the median was 13.96.
BRCB's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 96.66% of 299
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 2.91
vs BRCB: 22.12
Black Rock Coffee Bar (NAS:BRCB) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
Black Rock Coffee Bar Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Black Rock Coffee Bar Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Black Rock Coffee Bar'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.
BRCB vs VENU, RICK, RRGB: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Black Rock Coffee Bar'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.
Black Rock Coffee Bar Debt-to-EBITDA vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Black Rock Coffee Bar's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Black Rock Coffee Bar'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.
Black Rock Coffee Bar (BRCB) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.25 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 Black Rock Coffee Bar. This is 48% below median its historical median of 13.96. Over the past decade, Black Rock Coffee Bar's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 13.52 to 27.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Black Rock Coffee Bar ranks #289 out of 299 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 96.7%.
Is Black Rock Coffee Bar's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Black Rock Coffee Bar's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.25 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 13.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.52 to a high of 27.72. The Restaurants industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.91. Black Rock Coffee Bar's value of 7.25 is 149.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Black Rock Coffee Bar ranks #289 out of 299 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Black Rock Coffee Bar has a GF Score™ of 10/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Black Rock Coffee Bar's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to VENU and RICK?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Black Rock Coffee Bar ranks #289 out of 299 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Black Rock Coffee Bar in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.91. Black Rock Coffee Bar's value of 7.25 is 149.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Black Rock Coffee Bar's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 13.52 to 27.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.96 vs. the industry median of 2.91, Black Rock Coffee Bar 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 Restaurants company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Restaurants companies is 2.91, based on 299 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. Black Rock Coffee Bar's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.25 is 149.1% 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 Black Rock Coffee Bar. For the Restaurants industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Black Rock Coffee Bar's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.25, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 13.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Black Rock Coffee Bar stock overvalued right now?
Black Rock Coffee Bar (BRCB) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.25. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.25, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 13.96 and 149.1% above the Restaurants industry median of 2.91. Black Rock Coffee Bar's overall GF Score™ is 10/100 with 2 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 Black Rock Coffee Bar (BRCB), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.25 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.
Black Rock Coffee Bar Inc is an operator of guest-centric, drive-thru coffee bars offering premium caffeinated beverages and an elevated in-store experience crafted by its engaging baristas. The company offers wide variety of coffee from classic espresso-based drinks such as Lattes, Americanos, and Cappuccinos, as well as signature creations like the Caramel Blondie, Mexican Mocha, and Blackout. It offers a variety of savory and sweet items, including breakfast burritos, sausage cheddar sandwiches, banana bread, and glazed donut holes.
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