Mecanica Ceahlau (BSE:MECF) Debt-to-EBITDA : -0.32 (As of Mar. 2026)

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BSE:MECF Mecanica Ceahlau BSE:MECF
42 GF Score
Price lei0.12
GF Value lei0.06
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Mecanica Ceahlau Debt-to-EBITDA?

Mecanica Ceahlau BSE:MECF 42 Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.32 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSE:MECF with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of lei0.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 174 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Mecanica Ceahlau ranks worse than 574712.07% on this metric.

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

Mecanica Ceahlau's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was lei0.39 Mil. Mecanica Ceahlau's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was lei1.53 Mil. Mecanica Ceahlau's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was lei-6.04 Mil. Mecanica Ceahlau's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.32.

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 Mecanica Ceahlau's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

BSE:MECF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.01   Med: 0.13   Max: 3.06
Current: -1.07

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Mecanica Ceahlau was 3.06. The lowest was -11.01. And the median was 0.13.

BSE:MECF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 174 companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 1.685 vs BSE:MECF: -1.07

Mecanica Ceahlau  (BSE:MECF) 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.


Mecanica Ceahlau Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Mecanica Ceahlau Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mecanica Ceahlau'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.

Mecanica Ceahlau Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Mecanica Ceahlau Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.67 0.71 -11.01 -2.43 -1.73

Mecanica Ceahlau Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -6.63 -0.76 -10.47 0.19 -0.32

BSE:MECF vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Mecanica Ceahlau'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.


Mecanica Ceahlau Debt-to-EBITDA vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Mecanica Ceahlau's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mecanica Ceahlau Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Mecanica Ceahlau'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
=(0.391 + 0.521) / -0.527
=-1.73

Mecanica Ceahlau'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
=(0.388 + 1.534) / -6.036
=-0.32

* 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 -0.32 mean?
Mecanica Ceahlau (BSE:MECF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.32 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 Mecanica Ceahlau. According to the industry distribution chart, Mecanica Ceahlau ranks #999999 out of 174 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry.
Is Mecanica Ceahlau's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Mecanica Ceahlau's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.32. Based on the distribution chart, Mecanica Ceahlau ranks #999999 out of 174 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mecanica Ceahlau has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mecanica Ceahlau's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Mecanica Ceahlau ranks #999999 out of 174 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Mecanica Ceahlau in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69. 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 1.69, based on 174 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 Mecanica Ceahlau. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mecanica Ceahlau's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mecanica Ceahlau stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mecanica Ceahlau (BSE:MECF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is lei0.06, compared to a current price of lei0.12 — trading 96.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.32. Mecanica Ceahlau's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 8 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 Mecanica Ceahlau (BSE:MECF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.32 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 Mecanica Ceahlau (BSE:MECF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mecanica Ceahlau stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of lei0.12 is trading 96.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of lei0.06. GuruFocus considers Mecanica Ceahlau to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSE:MECF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -0.32
  • GF Value™: lei0.06 vs. price of lei0.12 (96.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Mecanica Ceahlau Business Description

Address Dumbravei Street, nr. 6, Neamt County, Piatra Neamt, ROU, 610202
Mecanica Ceahlau is engaged in manufacturing of of machinery and equipment for agriculture and forestry. Its products include CF 5, CF 7, CF 9, CFM 7, CFM 9, CSC 00B/5, CSC 00B/7, CSC 00B/9, FB 1600, as well as agricultural trailers with a capacity of 4 to 20 tons.
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