Metalfrio Solutions (BSP:FRIO3) Debt-to-EBITDA : 3.18 (As of Mar. 2026) — 53% Below Median

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BSP:FRIO3 Metalfrio Solutions SA BSP:FRIO3
59 GF Score
Price R$205.00
GF Value R$202.96
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Metalfrio Solutions Debt-to-EBITDA?

Metalfrio Solutions BSP:FRIO3 59 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.18 as of Mar. 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 6.83. GuruFocus rates BSP:FRIO3 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of R$202.96 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 331 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Metalfrio Solutions ranks worse than 63.75% on this metric.

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

Metalfrio Solutions's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$643 Mil. Metalfrio Solutions's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$228 Mil. Metalfrio Solutions's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$274 Mil. Metalfrio Solutions's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.18.

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 Metalfrio Solutions's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:FRIO3' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.14   Med: 6.83   Max: 184.4
Current: 3.14

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Metalfrio Solutions was 184.40. The lowest was 3.14. And the median was 6.83.

BSP:FRIO3's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
63.75% of 331 companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 1.88 vs BSP:FRIO3: 3.14

Metalfrio Solutions  (BSP:FRIO3) 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.


Metalfrio Solutions Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Metalfrio Solutions Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Metalfrio Solutions'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.

Metalfrio Solutions Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Metalfrio Solutions Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Metalfrio Solutions 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 5.10 2.55 2.99 4.09 3.18

BSP:FRIO3 vs SN, SGI, MHK: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Metalfrio Solutions'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.


Metalfrio Solutions Debt-to-EBITDA vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Metalfrio Solutions's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Metalfrio Solutions Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Metalfrio Solutions'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
=(540.44 + 304.133) / 244.261
=3.46

Metalfrio Solutions'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
=(642.994 + 228.205) / 274.068
=3.18

* 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 3.18 mean?
Metalfrio Solutions (BSP:FRIO3) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.18 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 Metalfrio Solutions. This is 53% below median its historical median of 6.83. Over the past decade, Metalfrio Solutions' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.14 to 184.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Metalfrio Solutions ranks #211 out of 331 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 63.7%.
Is Metalfrio Solutions' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Metalfrio Solutions' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.18 is 53% below median its 10-year median of 6.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.14 to a high of 184.40. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.88. Metalfrio Solutions' value of 3.18 is 69.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metalfrio Solutions ranks #211 out of 331 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Metalfrio Solutions has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metalfrio Solutions' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Metalfrio Solutions ranks #211 out of 331 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Metalfrio Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.88. Metalfrio Solutions' value of 3.18 is 69.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Metalfrio Solutions' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.14 to 184.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.83 vs. the industry median of 1.88, Metalfrio Solutions 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 1.88, based on 331 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. Metalfrio Solutions's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.18 is 69.1% 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 Metalfrio Solutions. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metalfrio Solutions's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.18, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 6.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metalfrio Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metalfrio Solutions (BSP:FRIO3) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$202.96, compared to a current price of R$205.00 — trading 1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.18, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 6.83 and 69.1% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 1.88. Metalfrio Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Metalfrio Solutions (BSP:FRIO3), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.18 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 Metalfrio Solutions (BSP:FRIO3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metalfrio Solutions stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$205.00 is trading 1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$202.96. GuruFocus considers Metalfrio Solutions to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:FRIO3:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.18 (53% below median its 10-year median of 6.83)
  • GF Value™: R$202.96 vs. price of R$205.00 (1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 69.1% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#211 of 331)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:FRIO3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Metalfrio Solutions Business Description

Address Avenida Abrahao Goncalves Braga 412, Vila Livieiro, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 04186-220
Metalfrio Solutions SA is a Brazilian company which is engaged in the manufacture, import, and sale of domestic and commercial refrigerators and freezers, in Brazil and abroad. The company operates its business through Goods and Service segment. The Goods segment comprises the manufacture and sale of domestic and commercial refrigerators and freezers. The Service segment comprises the maintenance and technical assistance for the products sold by both the company and third parties, as well as the sale of parts to authorized dealers and product customers, and logistics services. It generates majority of the revenue from Goods segment. The product brands of the company are Metalfrio, Caravell, Derby, Klimasan, and other.
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