Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos (BSP:ARML3) Debt-to-EBITDA : 3.46 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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BSP:ARML3 Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos SA BSP:ARML3
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What is Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos Debt-to-EBITDA?

Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos BSP:ARML3 +1.25% 80 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.46 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 3.35. GuruFocus rates BSP:ARML3 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of R$9.31 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 834 Business Services companies, Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos ranks worse than 79.26% on this metric.

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

Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$237 Mil. Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$2,957 Mil. Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$923 Mil. Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.46.

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 Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:ARML3' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.52   Med: 3.35   Max: 9.21
Current: 4.06

During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos was 9.21. The lowest was 2.52. And the median was 3.35.

BSP:ARML3's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
79.26% of 834 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.65 vs BSP:ARML3: 4.06

Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos  (BSP:ARML3) 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.


Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos'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.

Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 9.21 3.73 2.92 2.98 4.13

Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos 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 3.78 4.43 2.83 3.85 3.46

BSP:ARML3 vs URI, SUNB, AER: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos'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.


Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos Debt-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos'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
=(72.691 + 2902.327) / 719.932
=4.13

Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos'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
=(236.908 + 2957.127) / 922.668
=3.46

* 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 3.46 mean?
Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos (BSP:ARML3) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.46 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 Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos. This is near median its historical median of 3.35. Over the past decade, Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.52 to 9.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos ranks #661 out of 834 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 79.3%.
Is Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.46 is near median its 10-year median of 3.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.52 to a high of 9.21. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.65. Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos' value of 3.46 is 109.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos ranks #661 out of 834 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to URI and SUNB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos ranks #661 out of 834 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.65. Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos' value of 3.46 is 109.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.52 to 9.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.35 vs. the industry median of 1.65, Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos 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 Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 1.65, based on 834 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. Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.46 is 109.7% 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 Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.46, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos (BSP:ARML3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$9.31, compared to a current price of R$3.24 — trading 65.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.46, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.35 and 109.7% above the Business Services industry median of 1.65. Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 7 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 Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos (BSP:ARML3), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.46 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 Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos (BSP:ARML3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$3.24 is trading 65.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$9.31. GuruFocus considers Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BSP:ARML3:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.46 (near median its 10-year median of 3.35)
  • GF Value™: R$9.31 vs. price of R$3.24 (65.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 109.7% above the Business Services median (#661 of 834)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:ARML3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos Business Description

Address Avenue Marcos Penteado de Ulhoa Rodrigues, 939, Jatoba Building, 7th Floor, Tambore, Barueri, SP, BRA, 06460
Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos SA is engaged in offering machinery and equipment on a rental basis. Some of its equipment includes pavers, telescopic handlers, Compaction rollers, Motor graders, crawler tractors, excavators, and Loaders among others.
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