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Hidrovias DO BrasilBSP:HBSA3 -1.55%69 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.12 as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 6.68. GuruFocus rates BSP:HBSA3 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of R$2.68 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 870 Transportation companies, Hidrovias DO Brasil ranks worse than 63.22% 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 Hidrovias DO Brasil's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:HBSA3'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.72 Med: 6.68 Max: 283.98
Current: 3.72
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Hidrovias DO Brasil was 283.98. The lowest was 3.72. And the median was 6.68.
BSP:HBSA3's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 63.22% of 870
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.645
vs BSP:HBSA3: 3.72
Hidrovias DO Brasil (BSP:HBSA3) 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.
Hidrovias DO Brasil Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Hidrovias DO Brasil Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hidrovias DO Brasil'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.
BSP:HBSA3 vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Hidrovias DO Brasil'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.
Hidrovias DO Brasil Debt-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Hidrovias DO Brasil's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hidrovias DO Brasil'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.
Hidrovias DO Brasil (BSP:HBSA3) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.12 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 Hidrovias DO Brasil. This is 23% below median its historical median of 6.68. Over the past decade, Hidrovias DO Brasil's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.72 to 283.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Hidrovias DO Brasil ranks #550 out of 870 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 63.2%.
Is Hidrovias DO Brasil's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Hidrovias DO Brasil's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.12 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 6.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.72 to a high of 283.98. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65. Hidrovias DO Brasil's value of 5.12 is 93.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hidrovias DO Brasil ranks #550 out of 870 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hidrovias DO Brasil has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hidrovias DO Brasil's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Hidrovias DO Brasil ranks #550 out of 870 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Hidrovias DO Brasil in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65. Hidrovias DO Brasil's value of 5.12 is 93.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Hidrovias DO Brasil's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.72 to 283.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.68 vs. the industry median of 2.65, Hidrovias DO Brasil 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 Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 2.65, based on 870 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. Hidrovias DO Brasil's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.12 is 93.6% 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 Hidrovias DO Brasil. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hidrovias DO Brasil's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.12, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 6.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hidrovias DO Brasil stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hidrovias DO Brasil (BSP:HBSA3) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$2.68, compared to a current price of R$3.18 — trading 18.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.12, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 6.68 and 93.6% above the Transportation industry median of 2.65. Hidrovias DO Brasil's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Hidrovias DO Brasil (BSP:HBSA3), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.12 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 Hidrovias DO Brasil (BSP:HBSA3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hidrovias DO Brasil stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$3.18 is trading 18.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$2.68.
GuruFocus considers Hidrovias DO Brasil to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:HBSA3:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 5.12 (23% below median its 10-year median of 6.68)
GF Value™: R$2.68 vs. price of R$3.18 (18.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 93.6% above the Transportation median (#550 of 870)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:HBSA3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hidrovias DO Brasil SA provides integrated logistics solutions for waterway handling and transportation in Brazil and abroad. Its activities include transportation of goods; construction and operation of ports, cargo terminals, shipyards, workshops, and warehouses; river and sea navigation, coastal navigation, and storage of goods; provision of logistics services, either directly or through third parties; other related activities or activities that are somehow related to its business purpose. Its segments include North Corridor, South Corridor, and Santos, with the majority of the revenue deriving from North Corridor segment that provides integrated logistics services for the transportation of products through cargo transshipment and river navigation.
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