Electro Aco Altona (BSP:EALT3) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.33 (As of Mar. 2026) — 32% Below Median

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BSP:EALT3 Electro Aco Altona SA BSP:EALT3
82 GF Score
Price R$11.20
GF Value R$12.92
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Electro Aco Altona Debt-to-EBITDA?

Electro Aco Altona BSP:EALT3 -6.59% 82 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.33 as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 1.96. GuruFocus rates BSP:EALT3 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of R$12.92 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,332 Industrial Products companies, Electro Aco Altona ranks better than 54.37% on this metric.

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

Electro Aco Altona's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$37.1 Mil. Electro Aco Altona's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$62.0 Mil. Electro Aco Altona's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$74.7 Mil. Electro Aco Altona's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.33.

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 Electro Aco Altona's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:EALT3' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.9   Med: 1.96   Max: 4.04
Current: 1.42

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Electro Aco Altona was 4.04. The lowest was 0.90. And the median was 1.96.

BSP:EALT3's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
54.37% of 2332 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.695 vs BSP:EALT3: 1.42

Electro Aco Altona  (BSP:EALT3) 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.


Electro Aco Altona Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Electro Aco Altona Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Electro Aco Altona'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.

Electro Aco Altona Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Electro Aco Altona Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Electro Aco Altona 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 0.52 1.65 0.95 3.00 1.33

BSP:EALT3 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Electro Aco Altona'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.


Electro Aco Altona Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Electro Aco Altona's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Electro Aco Altona's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Electro Aco Altona Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Electro Aco Altona'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
=(44.145 + 63.085) / 100.552
=1.07

Electro Aco Altona'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
=(37.131 + 62) / 74.68
=1.33

* 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.

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What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.33 mean?
Electro Aco Altona (BSP:EALT3) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.33 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 Electro Aco Altona. This is 32% below median its historical median of 1.96. Over the past decade, Electro Aco Altona's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.90 to 4.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Electro Aco Altona ranks #1064 out of 2332 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 45.6%.
Is Electro Aco Altona's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Electro Aco Altona's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.33 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 1.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.90 to a high of 4.04. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. Electro Aco Altona's value of 1.33 is 21.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Electro Aco Altona ranks #1064 out of 2332 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Electro Aco Altona has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Electro Aco Altona's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Electro Aco Altona ranks #1064 out of 2332 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Electro Aco Altona in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. Electro Aco Altona's value of 1.33 is 21.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Electro Aco Altona's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.90 to 4.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.96 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Electro Aco Altona has consistently been below 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 1.70, based on 2,332 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. Electro Aco Altona's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.33 is 21.5% below 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 Electro Aco Altona. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Electro Aco Altona's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.33, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 1.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Electro Aco Altona stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Electro Aco Altona (BSP:EALT3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$12.92, compared to a current price of R$11.20 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.33, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 1.96 and 21.5% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.70. Electro Aco Altona's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Electro Aco Altona (BSP:EALT3), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.33 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 Electro Aco Altona (BSP:EALT3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Electro Aco Altona stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$11.20 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$12.92. GuruFocus considers Electro Aco Altona to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:EALT3:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.33 (32% below median its 10-year median of 1.96)
  • GF Value™: R$12.92 vs. price of R$11.20 (13.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 21.5% below the Industrial Products median (#1064 of 2332)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:EALT3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Electro Aco Altona Business Description

Other Exchanges EALT4:Brazil
Address Engenheiro Paulo Werner Street, 925, Blumenau, SC, BRA, 89030900
Electro Aco Altona SA manufactures steel based machinery & equipment. Its product portfolio comprises of carbon steel, high & low alloy steel, manganese steel & heat resistant steel castings. It caters to industries like earthmoving & mining.The company divides its business into two sectors: Repetitive and Custom. The Repetitive sector is responsible for series production of items for self-propelled equipment assemblers, including customers active in the segment of construction and mining machinery. The Custom sector produces customized parts and assemblies.
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