Plascar Participacoes Industriais (BSP:PLAS3) Debt-to-EBITDA : -3.71 (As of Mar. 2026)

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BSP:PLAS3 Plascar Participacoes Industriais SA BSP:PLAS3
34 GF Score
Price R$2.63
GF Value R$6.62
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Plascar Participacoes Industriais Debt-to-EBITDA?

Plascar Participacoes Industriais BSP:PLAS3 +9.58% 34 Debt-to-EBITDA is -3.71 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:PLAS3 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of R$6.62 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,098 Vehicles & Parts companies, Plascar Participacoes Industriais ranks worse than 91074.59% on this metric.

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

Plascar Participacoes Industriais's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$185 Mil. Plascar Participacoes Industriais's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$75 Mil. Plascar Participacoes Industriais's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-70 Mil. Plascar Participacoes Industriais's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -3.71.

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 Plascar Participacoes Industriais's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:PLAS3' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.65   Med: -3.61   Max: 24.25
Current: -4.69

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Plascar Participacoes Industriais was 24.25. The lowest was -18.65. And the median was -3.61.

BSP:PLAS3's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 1098 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.25 vs BSP:PLAS3: -4.69

Plascar Participacoes Industriais  (BSP:PLAS3) 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.


Plascar Participacoes Industriais Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Plascar Participacoes Industriais Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Plascar Participacoes Industriais'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.

Plascar Participacoes Industriais Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Plascar Participacoes Industriais 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 -18.65 14.52 3.11 24.25 -4.46

Plascar Participacoes Industriais 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 -3.62 -3.88 -7.65 -6.29 -3.71

BSP:PLAS3 vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Plascar Participacoes Industriais'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.


Plascar Participacoes Industriais Debt-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Plascar Participacoes Industriais's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Plascar Participacoes Industriais's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Plascar Participacoes Industriais Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Plascar Participacoes Industriais'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
=(174.285 + 91.125) / -59.507
=-4.46

Plascar Participacoes Industriais'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
=(185.101 + 74.929) / -70.088
=-3.71

* 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 -3.71 mean?
Plascar Participacoes Industriais (BSP:PLAS3) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -3.71 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 Plascar Participacoes Industriais. According to the industry distribution chart, Plascar Participacoes Industriais ranks #999999 out of 1098 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Is Plascar Participacoes Industriais' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Plascar Participacoes Industriais' current Debt-to-EBITDA is -3.71. Based on the distribution chart, Plascar Participacoes Industriais ranks #999999 out of 1098 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Plascar Participacoes Industriais has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Plascar Participacoes Industriais' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Plascar Participacoes Industriais ranks #999999 out of 1098 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Plascar Participacoes Industriais in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.25, based on 1,098 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 Plascar Participacoes Industriais. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Plascar Participacoes Industriais's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -3.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Plascar Participacoes Industriais stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plascar Participacoes Industriais (BSP:PLAS3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$6.62, compared to a current price of R$2.63 — trading 60.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -3.71. Plascar Participacoes Industriais' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 4 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 Plascar Participacoes Industriais (BSP:PLAS3), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -3.71 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 Plascar Participacoes Industriais (BSP:PLAS3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plascar Participacoes Industriais stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$2.63 is trading 60.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$6.62. GuruFocus considers Plascar Participacoes Industriais to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BSP:PLAS3:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -3.71
  • GF Value™: R$6.62 vs. price of R$2.63 (60.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:PLAS3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Plascar Participacoes Industriais Business Description

Address Wilhelm Winter Street, 300, Industrial District, Jundiai, SP, BRA, CEP 13213-000
Plascar Participacoes Industriais SA is engaged in manufacturing and distributing auto parts. The company with its subsidiaries is involved in the manufacturing and sales of pieces and parts related to internal and external finishing of automotive vehicles. In addition, the company is also involved in the manufacturing of non-automotive products, such as supermarket trolleys, multipurpose boxes, ecological pallets, and furniture. The company product portfolio includes products like includes bumpers, instrument panels, air diffusers, cup holders, side doors, door pockets, and carpets.
34GF Score

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